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FUTURE APPLICATIONS The bike has quickly acquired cult status with sales across the world. With each e-bike built to order, every element can be customised including wheels, tyres and frame colours. The novel frame design means that the core remains the same regardless of rider size, simplifying production. Tuning fi t to accommodate the rider can be achieved through the seat and handlebars, with carbon options for both. To date, sales have focussed on private individuals, but the company believes the rugged nature of the original design means it would take very little additional work to create a military spec or a ‘commercial’ version for forestry workers or agricultural use. For Swindon Powertrain, the focus
of EB-01 is now on commercialising the product, with new dealers set to be
Are there applications outside leisure?
The HPD (High Power Density) motor, inverter and transmission
added as opposed to signifi cant design changes. “We are an engineering business and have a number of high performance, correctly engineered EV projects to look forward to,” suggests Rubio. “As electrifi cation has become popular, there has been an explosion of solutions launched, ranging from very good quality to shockingly poor.”
ICE ICE MAYBE With its reputation for producing performance engines and prototype engine components such as cranks and cams still in demand, the business remains active and acquired new projects in 2020. “We haven’t abandoned ICE powertrains and have in fact expanded our services for classic engines this year,” adds Rubio. “We will continue to supply the TOCA engine to the BTCC once more in 2021 but electrifi cation is growing fast. Our decision to get ahead was the right one and we will continue to engineer our way to success.” ●
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