MAXIMA

Impact & ambition

The widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the automotive industry will require the production of affordable components, making them accessible to a larger audience. However, with sustainable development in mind, these components must also have a limited environmental impact throughout their life cycle, emphasizing energy efficiency and recycling. Additionally, minimizing the use of Critical Raw Materials is crucial to avoid the potential high risks associated with their supply.

What MAXIMA wants to achieve?

  • MAXIMA aims to design and manufacture two prototypes, one with a power output of 60 kW and the other with 120 kW, to cater to the specific market targeted by MAXIMA, as well as to accommodate the modular concept of the electrical machine system.
  • The motor, including its cooling system, is capable of sustaining continuous power densities of over 23 kW/litre and 7 kW/kg, or continuous torque densities of over 50 Nm/litre and 20 Nm/kg.
  • A decrease of 20% in losses incurred during typical vehicle operation.
  • A 60% decrease in the utilization of scarce resources.
  • An energy consumption reduction of 2% achieved through the utilization of optimal electrical machine control during driving cycles.
  • The unit cost of a complete motor, when produced at mass production levels of 100,000 units per year, is projected to be below €6 per kilowatt (kW).
  • A recyclability rate of over 60% for Critical Raw Materials achieved through repurposing Permanent Magnets without extracting individual rare elements.
  • A framework that outlines best practices, requirements, and key considerations for assessing the environmental impacts of an electrical machine, with a specific focus on ecodesign.