Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2011

A derivative of Zytek’s production 70kW 300N·m E-Drive will be installed in the transmission tunnel with just three additional connections. In motorsport, Zytek was the first company to race a hybrid at Le Mans and supplied technology for the first KERS-equipped Formula 1 car to win a grand prix. Click to enlarge.

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Zytek Concept Motor Motors 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

Major elements of the new Zytek EV powertrain: inverter and power electronics (top); transmission (middle); and the air-cooled motor (right). UK-based Zytek Automotive is developing a third-generation electric vehicle powertrain. Zytek Automotive managing director Neil Heslington. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Zytek Production Motor Motors 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The 55kW E-Drive fits neatly onto the existing engine mounting points with just three additional connections (water, high voltage electrics and low voltage electrics). Zytek has unveiled a fully engineered, electric version of the Mercedes A-Class that it developed in just ten weeks. Click to enlarge.

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Zytek Mercedes Electric Electrical 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2010

A prototype electric version of the Mercedes Vito Taxi designed and built in six months by a consortium of British technology companies—Zytek, Valence Technology, Penso and Mercedes-Benz UK ( earlier post )—is ready for trials. By lowering the centre of gravity, the low mounting point also improves vehicle stability and ride quality.

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Taxi London Zytek Li-ion 199