Horse Powertrain is a company that produces powertrains, including internal combustion engines and hybrid systems, headquartered in London. The company operates 17 factories and five R&D centers in Europe, China and South America, supplying powertrain solutions – engines, transmissions, power electronics and integrated hybrid platforms – to various vehicle manufacturers. While much of the automotive industry is focusing on an electric future, Horse Powertrain sees hybrids as a realistic path towards net zero emissions, especially in regions where electricity is still produced using fossil fuels.
Horse Powertrain's Skövde factory plays a central role in the development of the next generation of hybrid powertrains. Powertrains that combine electric and combustion technology are, according to the company, a solution that is crucial for reducing emissions faster.
“The world is not yet ready for fully battery-powered vehicles. Changing global needs require several energy solutions, which is why we are looking at various opportunities to support the market and vehicle manufacturers. One example is our range extender, a compact combustion engine that functions as a generator and helps to charge the battery, thereby extending the total driving distance”, says Elisabeth Kraft, PR manager at Horse Powertrain in Skövde.
A new hybrid system based on electric car architecture has also been launched, as well as a hybrid gearbox with 100 percent electric start and up to 80 percent electric operation in city traffic.
“Hybrid engines are an effective tool for reducing emissions here and now”, says Elisabeth Kraft.
