GKN
is making its debut in the hill climb at the world-renowned Festival of Speed
with a record-breaking electric race car
The company is hoping its
efforts will act as an engaging introduction into the challenges of automotive
engineering.
The TMG EV P002 electric race car, a 2012 winner in the
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, features two innovative GKN EVO eDrive
axial flux motors, which deliver 1200Nm of torque to the rear wheels.
Apprentices,
graduates and senior excutives from GKN will be on hand in the Moving Motor
Show to talk to those interested in a career in engineering. Interactive
displays will offer a more hands-on experience for future young engineers.
Rob
Rickell, chief engineer at GKN Driveline, said: “We are very proud to be part
of this iconic celebration of innovation in our industry which we hope will
help inspire the UK’s next generation of engineers.”
“GKN,
as a global engineering company, is committed to attracting more STEM graduates
to support the UK’s thriving aerospace and automotive sectors and we’re
delighted to be taking part in this event to help demonstrate the fantastic
opportunities on offer for young people,” he added.
The
GKN EVO eDrive Systems’ eMotor used in the TMG P002 was developed in the UK. It
is one of several new types of high performance electric motors with size,
weight, performance, and efficiency advantages when compared to traditional
electric motors.
The
short length and high relative output of axial flux motors make them suitable
for use in more advanced drivetrain systems, where vehicle designers need the
smallest, lightest, and most powerful motors possible.
GKN
plc has four divisions: GKN Aerospace, GKN Driveline, GKN Powder Metallurgy and
GKN Land Systems. They operate in the aerospace, automotive and land systems
markets.
Nearly
50,000 people work in GKN companies and joint ventures in more than 30
countries. GKN is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: GKN) and recorded sales
of £7.5 billion in the year to 31 December
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