Norton Motorcycles has recently won a significant investment through a government scheme and plans to use the same to develop electric motorcycles under Project Zero Emission Norton (Zen).
see photos(TVS has Norton Motorcycles to design and develop electric motorcycles)
UK-based Norton Motorcycles, owned by TVS Motor Company, has announced plans to design and develop electric motorcycles at its UK plant, after it has received funding from the Advanced Propulsion Center 19 (APC), a government scheme Which helps companies in the automotive sector. To invest in, design and manufacture low carbon mobility alternatives, i.e. electric vehicles. Norton’s team says it will refine the traditional Norton motorcycle design DNA, but put a hint of modernity on the new electric motorcycle through innovations and digital solutions.
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Norton wants to build an electric motorcycle that will look exactly like the Norton and offer exceptional performance and touring range. Norton says the weight and battery size won’t be compromised by the design of the new EV.
(Norton Motorcycles has a state-of-the-art design, R&D and manufacturing facility under the ownership of TVS at its new headquarters)
Norton has also engaged expert partners for R&D on this project. The team includes Delta Cosworth, Highspeed Ltd., Formaplex Technologies, M&I Materials, INDRA and academic partner WMG (The University of Warwick). Norton will work with these partners to develop world-class technology and products that will enhance the UK supply chain for all critical components of electric vehicle (EV) technology, including batteries, motors, chassis, cooling oils and vehicle to home chargers .
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(Under the ownership of TVS, Norton intends to focus on quality and a long-term future for the Norton brand)
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Each participant in the project will have an expert part to play in Project Zero Emission Norton. Delta Cosworth will design the battery pack, while HiSpeed Limited will bring in motor design and manufacturing prowess. Formaplex Technologies has expertise in precision composites manufacturing and will support on the applications of M&I Materials Dielectric Cooling Oil. INDRA is the leader in Vehicle to Home Charging Technology and Battery Technology, Modeling and Toolchain Development at WMG (The University of Warwick).
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