From Press Release:Rohnert Park, CA - Parker's Electromechanical Automaton Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, is proud to announce that its MPP series traction motor powers an all-electric motorcycle built by Brammo Inc., a 100% clean-technology company. The bike is built for speed and was recently unveiled at the Red Bull US Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway in Laguna Seca, Calif., where a major race took place as part of the
FIM e-power race series. It was the perfect venue to display the bike's sleek lines and spark the interest of competitors and enthusiasts alike as they wait in anticipation for the next race in the series.
"The Brammo engineering team has been an exceptional group to work with," says Jay Schultz, Parker product manager. "They exemplify what high-performance engineering is all about, which parallels Parker's commitment to engineering our customers' success. And it shows in this bike."
Designed for the demanding applications found in today's high-performance electric and hybrid vehicles, Parker's MPP traction motors offer lower weight and higher power, all in a smaller package than other traction motors. Parker's MPP motors include an innovative winding design and Parker's exclusive dual-cooling implementation, which features a patent-pending internal cooling technology. This design yields up to 40% higher torque per unit size than conventionally constructed permanent magnet motors and can
deliver 20kW - 350kW of power with 97% efficiency.
When the bike makes its debut in September, leaders in the racing circuit will have a serious new contender vying to capture the winning trophy. Brammo plans to market a street version of the race bike for the commercial market next year. Brammo and Parker are working through the details around a smaller MPP motor for the production version.
"Working with Parker has been an outstanding, positive experience," says Roger Gerson, Brammo's electrical engineering manager. Gerson and his team designed the gear-reduction enclosure that houses the MPP motor, working closely with Parker in a very compressed timeframe. "We've leveraged Parker's leading-edge R&D work and stretched it to the max."
