Frost & Sullivan: Penetration of Hybrids, Electric Fuel Cell Vehicles and By-Wire Technologies to Power European Electric Corner Modules Market

LONDON - Frost & Sullivan’s latest Strategic Analysis of the European Market for
Electric Corner Modules finds that the global market size for ECMs will be
around one million units by 2020. Suppliers, rather than vehicle
manufacturers (VMs), will promote the market for ECMs. Design flexibility,
weight reduction and fuel savings will be the main catalysts implementing
ECMs.

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“Enhanced design flexibility and additional space due to the absence of
the transmission and engine will boost the adoption of ECMs,” notes Frost &
Sullivan Industry Manager Vijayendra Rao. “The implementation of ECM will
also act as a product differentiator for OEMs to showcase their technological
expertise.”

With the electric motors being integrated within the wheels, there is no
additional drive force required to drive the vehicle. Thus, it will eliminate
the need for conventional engine, transmission, differential and other
powertrain components. The removal of powertrain components will not only
create extra space but will also reduce the overall curb weight of the
vehicle and further increase the fuel savings.

“By-wire technologies will be required to implement in-wheel motors on
all four wheels,” remarks Rao. “Also, OEMs’ preference for centralised motors
over in-wheel motors will pose a major challenge to the implementation of
ECMs.”

The installation of in-wheel motors on all four wheels will require
by-wire technologies such as steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire and
suspension-by-wire due to higher voltage requirements. European OEMs prefer
centralised electric motors to in-wheel motors due to their simpler
architecture. This will create a strong challenge for the market entry and
the growth of in-wheel motors, particularly in the European market.

Motor, chassis and tyre suppliers will have to work closely to ensure the
widespread uptake of ECMs. Moreover, ECM suppliers should target OEMs who
have strong product portfolios in terms of hybrids and electric vehicles.

Furthermore, ECM implementation requires expertise in electric motors,
steering, suspension, braking, electronics and tyre areas. Hence, different
suppliers have to work closely with OEMs to promote the adoption of ECMs.

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