Hyundai Mobis (012330.KS) said Tuesday it has independently developed a 160-kilowatt universal Power Electric (PE) system. The PE system is an integrated module that combines an electric motor, inverter and reducer needed to drive electric vehicles.
The 160kW PE system delivers output equivalent to 215 horsepower based on internal combustion engine standards. It can be applied to most electric vehicles currently in mass production.
Through research and development, Hyundai Mobis has secured design technology for each component that goes into the PE system. The company previously developed a 250kW PE system classified as a high-performance model, and has now expanded its business scope to universal models. Hyundai Mobis plans to develop a 120kW PE system specialized for small electric vehicles within the first half of this year. Through this, the company aims to build a drive system lineup covering all types of electric vehicles.
Hyundai Mobis expects its business expansion to accelerate once it secures a variety of standard models. With standard models in place, the company will not need to develop customized drive systems each time a client launches a new vehicle. "We plan to proactively propose the developed PE system to global customers," Hyundai Mobis said. "Some overseas customers are already showing strong interest."
