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Supply and Installation of e-Powertrain Test Cell Equipment for Aston University

Awarded 01 Mar 2024

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Awarded01 Mar 2024
Value£500,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 4mo2y 12mo term, 89% elapsed
Awarded 1 Mar 2024Expires 28 Feb 2027

Aston University awarded a contract to Horiba UK Limited for the supply and installation of an e-motor test system for durability and functionality testing of electric motors for electric vehicles.

The system, valued at AUD 500,000, will support the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences' research programme in Sustainable Energy and Transport.

It includes an AC dynamometer with air springs, a turnkey control and data acquisition system, a battery emulator, and specimen adaptation and conditioning unit.

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