Presenting a groundbreaking stride in the Indian electric truck arena, Tresa Motors, a rising original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specializing in medium and heavy electric trucks, has introduced its pioneering innovation: the FLUX 350, an innovative Permanent Magnet Synchronous Axial Flux Motor platform.
Amidst an arena predominantly governed by radial flux motors, Tresa Motors takes a bold stride forward with its Axial Flux Motors, featuring a distinctive configuration where the magnetic flux aligns axially. This uniquely conceived design, meticulously crafted through an 11-12-month span of simulations, research, and engineering efforts, promises to usher in a transformative era for the electric truck sector.
At the heart of this innovation is the FLUX 350, a system that employs a stackable assembly of stator and rotor discs, resulting in a compact and flattened structure. This configuration not only yields an impressive torque-to-weight ratio but also facilitates efficient power distribution, making it particularly well-suited for demanding applications such as electric trucks. The advantages it offers over conventional radial flux motors are manifold, encompassing elevated power density, superior cooling capabilities, and an overall enhancement in efficiency.
India’s EV sector has often relied on foreign expertise for key components, making Tresa Motors’ achievement all the more significant. “Our ambition is to make India a hub for cutting-edge technology and innovation,” said Rohan Shravan, Founder and CEO, Tresa Motors “By investing in the development of fundamental technologies like Axial Flux Motors, we aim to elevate India’s stature on the global stage and create a brighter future for our nation.”
Tresa Motors’ journey to creating the FLUX 350 was not without challenges. The team navigated through the intricate interplay of 100+ dependent and independent parameters through a customized integration of simulation software. This allowed them to design a motor that not only exceeded performance expectations but also addressed critical aspects of manufacturing feasibility.
Moreover, Tresa Motors’ determination to bolster local manufacturing was pivotal. Collaborating with precision manufacturers in Bangalore, renowned for their expertise driven by associations with entities like ISRO and major automobile companies, Tresa Motors overcame manufacturing hurdles that even led some big players in the industry to decline involvement. The result was a motor that flawlessly integrated Neodymium magnets, offering higher magnetic flux, and a stator lamination stack that was a true engineering feat.
Tresa Motors’ unwavering quest for perfection extended to subjecting their creation to rigorous stress-testing. Their audacious approach of intentionally pushing the motor to its limits yielded invaluable insights. These insights, in turn, facilitated refinements that underpin the FLUX 350’s durability and enduring dependability. This groundbreaking innovation stands as a pivotal stride towards fostering a sustainable, technologically advanced, and self-reliant electric vehicle industry in India. As the company propels forward with its steadfast dedication to innovation and advancement, it holds the potential to not only revolutionize the electric truck sector but also shape the trajectory of electric mobility in India and beyond.
