Kiepe to present its new eDrive at Busworld, integrating inverter and ECU with VEM-made e-motor - Sustainable Bus

"Kiepe describes the Traction Inverter as the technological heart of the vehicle, a component designed for high torque dynamics, low energy consumption and strong climbing ability. According to the company's own technical sheet, the unit achieves efficiency levels close to 98 percent, operates across a voltage range of 500 to 800 volts, and is packaged in a compact 25-kilogram housing with IP6K9K protection and water cooling."

"The BMC Procity+ 12 EV and 18 EV buses, both using the Kiepe eDrive Unit, reach up to 490 kilometres of range and can accept charging powers of 400 kilowatts, results confirmed in the standardized E-SORT energy consumption cycle. The integration of the Energy Control Unit is equally important, since it regulates auxiliaries such as heating and air conditioning in real time and reduces the overall energy demand of the vehicle."

"The same traction core also underpins the company's modular eBus HPC platform, a scalable architecture that extends from standard twelve-metre buses to double articulated vehicles of thirty-six metres. It comprises six modules that can be adapted and integrated individually or as a complete system: Traction, Power Distribution, Auxiliary Power Supply (APS), Battery Systems, Charging Systems and Vehicle Control. These components can be tailored to the unique requirements of each customer."

Kiepe Electric offers an integrated eDrive Unit built around a Traction Inverter, an Energy Control Unit and an electric motor from VEM. The Traction Inverter delivers high torque dynamics, low energy consumption and strong climbing ability, with efficiency near 98 percent, 500–800 V operation, a 25 kg IP6K9K-protected water-cooled housing. BMC Procity+ 12 EV and 18 EV buses using the eDrive Unit achieve up to 490 km range and accept 400 kW charging in the E-SORT cycle. The Energy Control Unit manages auxiliaries in real time to reduce energy demand. The same traction core forms a modular eBus HPC platform composed of six adaptable modules for vehicles from 12 m to 36 m and supports new electric buses and trolley upgrades using IMC® technology.

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