Electrification - Optimising complex systems for cost and performance
Ricardo combines innovative design and engineering expertise to develop tailored electrification solutions, helping you transition to a zero-carbon future. From advanced powertrains to integrated energy systems, we deliver efficient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for sustainable mobility and energy transformation.
Electrification solutions: powering the future with innovation
At Ricardo, we are at the forefront of electrification, solving the most complex challenges in propulsion and energy systems. With over 100 years of expertise in propulsion across automotive, aerospace, and beyond, we operate as a trusted partner, delivering cutting-edge solutions behind the scenes.
We provide end-to-end electrification capabilities as well as targeted solutions right sized to meet the need of the client. We specialise in optimising cost, performance, and efficiency across xEV systems, auxiliary power, and stationary energy solutions. From advanced energy storage to integrated ePowertrains and electronics, we simplify complexity, delivering smarter, more sustainable mobility and energy solutions for the future.
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Read projectAlumotor: our sustainable, cost cutting electric machine
Ricardo’s Alumotor is an innovative electric motor designed to reduce cost, enhance sustainability and supply chain security by eliminating copper usage and/or rare-earth magnets. Utilising synchronous reluctance architecture with aluminum windings, the motor offers high efficiency while minimising environmental impact. Advanced oil cooling techniques further improve performance, making it a cost-effective and durable solution for light commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment and other applications.
Scalable to many power levels and tested at a rated power of 120 kW and peak power of 195 kW, the Alumotor delivers robust performance while maintaining a lightweight design. Its flexibility and ability to apply the unique Aluminum windings to many motor types, ensures an optimal balance between cost and performance. By prioritising sustainable materials and innovative engineering, Ricardo has developed an environmentally friendly e-motor that meets the evolving demands of electrified mobility.
Electrification capabilities and solutions
Integrated Solutions RI
Our integrated solutions maximise cost and material savings, enable scalable multi-component integration, and ensure seamless modular control with transferable IP for flexibility.
Integrated ePowertrain
Advanced analysis and capabilities for Optimizing ePowertrian and eAxle achieving low cost through deep integration of motor electronics, transmission, and other components, Xin1
Battery & BESS
Comprehensive battery capabilities from cell/module to vehicle and static BESS, covering concept to production, cost optimisation, thermal runaway mitigation, and immersion cooling expertise with a flexible battery module (RX).
Component Solutions RX
Proven, tailorable solutions capable of industry-leading performance, high power density, and low relative cost, covering key components like inverters, DC-DCs, OBCs, and software control modules, all with transferable IP for flexibility.
eMachines
Sustainable eMachine architectures with high power density and efficiency, supported by advanced toolchains to optimise architecture selection for any application.
Power and Control Electronics
Comprehensive xEV electronics capabilities and solutions for a starting point to be tailored to any specific application. Highly integrated X in 1 or standalone devices, developed to client specific standards.
Battery Management System
Services to tailor our BMS solutions to nearly any application providing our clients flexibility and design control. With advanced features such as wireless and more.
Controls
Comprehensive xEV software modules, seamlessly integrated via a domain controller, with flexible AUTOSAR options to meet specific requirements.
Vehicle Integration
Experts in xEV vehicle integration, specialising in system design and optimisation at the vehicle level for maximum efficiency and performance.
Fuel Cell
Specialists in FCEV integration, with expertise in FC Balance of Plant system design, specification, and multistack fuel cell technology.
Transmission and Drivetrain
Expertise in bespoke single and multispeed eTransmission and eAxle design and optimisation, with deep motor and electronics integration (X-in-1 solutions) for enhanced efficiency.
Electrification value services
At Ricardo, we help accelerate TRL (Technology Readiness Levels), ensuring innovations move swiftly from concept to commercialisation. Our expertise in cost optimisation helps businesses lower production expenses without compromising performance or reliability, making electrification more accessible and scalable.
Navigating the complexities of electrified systems requires multi-disciplinary expertise, from power electronics and battery integration to thermal management and high-voltage safety. Our approach ensures seamless system development, quality assurance, and root cause analysis, helping businesses de-risk projects and deliver high-performance electrification solutions.
End-to-end product development services
We provide comprehensive electrification development support, from initial concept through to post-production. Whether you need an end-to-end development or assistance with a specific aspect of your development, we tailor our approach to meet your needs for concepts, demonstrators or fully industrialised solutions.
Supporting the early phases with concept studies, benchmarking, and teardowns, through to refining designs for cost and performance optimisation. Then the design and development phase where our established processes drive robustness, prototyping, and rigorous testing. Following the design phase we offer support for sourcing, procurement build and test leading into manufacturing process design, setup, and product certification.
Beyond production, we provide quality management, issue investigation, DFMEA, 8D analysis, and root cause resolution, helping you to maintain and improve products in service.
If you need support with the full development process or just one of the key elements - please get in touch - we are ready to help.
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