Antonov Wins Idtechex Technology Award For Electric Vehicles

The technology award recognises company development and success in the field of electric vehicle component or material development. Antonov’s innovative multispeed gearbox has been developed to increase the performance and range of electric and hybrid vehicles. The awards were judged by Dr Peter Harrop, chairman IDTechEx, Dr Zafer Sahinoglu, senior principal member research staff, Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, and Dr Martin Maerz, head of power electronics, Fraunhofer IISB.

Dr Peter Harrop commented: “Antonov’s high efficiency transmission was deemed to be very innovative with impressive features and real benefits.”

Jos Haag chief executive of Antonov commented: “We’re delighted to receive this award in recognition of our efforts to develop a high efficiency gearbox specifically for electric vehicles. Our technical team has done an excellent job in meeting the needs of our OEM customers for a significant 15 per cent improvement in electric vehicle powertrain efficiency,”

By multiplying torque and speed Antonov’s high efficiency transmission significantly reduces the size of electric motor, power electronics and batteries required for a given performance and range. The gearbox is optimised for maximum efficiency, offers seamless high quality fully automatic gear shifting, and has significant power saving features.

Antonov has already received significant interest from a number of potential partners for a variety of global applications including, high performance cars, light commercials and public transport vehicles. Further information is available at Antonov and IDTechEx.