E-mobilty Days in Hungary with an exhibition welcoming over 1000 visitors
Climate change and the transformation of mobility require new solutions and high speed. Global supplier SEG Automotive is taking this challenge as an opportunity to bring its expertise to new markets and business fields, as evidenced by successful entries into the high voltage, light electric mobility and pedelec/e-bike markets. With the aim of showing these inventions and with that the expertise, competence, innovative spirit and passion to colleagues, partners, customers and supporters new products of SEG Automotive were exhibited in the framework of the E-Days.
New e-machines from SEG Automotive conquering various electrification markets
Since 1913, SEG Automotive’s history has been closely interwoven with making combustion engine vehicles more reliable and efficient – powering over 300 million vehicles on the road today. But ever since becoming an independent company in 2017, the innovation speed of the Germany-based global supplier has picked up tremendously.
The Hungarian site is the group's largest European factory. Its research and development centre, with more than 150 employees, is not only involved in the development of conventional products (starter motors and alternators), but also contributes to solutions for a sustainable future of mobility. This includes electric machines for 48 V hybridisation, urban light electric mobility and high-voltage electric vehicle propulsion.
On the premier day, over 1,000 colleagues and their families could experience our innovative e-mobility solutions and try out our e-bike in the framework of our Family Day. Not only collegues and their family members could visit the exhibition but interested university students had also the chance to take part on in-depth learning sessions with highly skilled colleagues.
Another highlight was the press event with esteemed guests, including local government officials and representatives from educational and industry institutions, like the Mayors of Miskolc and Szirmabesenyő and members of the University of Miskolc helping us share our advancements with a broader audience.
Lastly, the Magyar Járműalkatrészgyártók Országos Szövetsége - MAJOSZ (National Association of Hungarian Vehicle Parts Manufacturers) and the Magyar Gépjárműipari Egyesület (Hungarian Association of the Automotive Industry) visited the plant to get acquainted with our global e-mobilty product portfolio.
“In 2022 – while rethinking our strategy – we boldly proclaimed that we see ourselves as ‘The motor for the mobility of today and tomorrow’,” said Plant Manager Dr. Péter Dobos. “Two years later I can confidently say that we will power even more of your daily mobility in the future – fully electric and emission-free: From high voltage engines for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, e-drives for motor-cycles or e-rickshaws, to motors for e-bikes.”
Over the last couple of years, SEG Automotive has brought to the market solutions for all these segments. The tier 1 supplier has also left behind its history as a pure hardware manufacturer, turning into a true mechatronics company that can provide full system solutions including software and electronics.
High Voltage: Series production in full swing, flexible 3-in-1 solution
For high voltage electrification of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, SEG Automotive has developed and brought into series production a flexible platform that can cover a wide range of application cases, ranging up to 800V and 150kW continuous power.
Depending on the customer needs, we are able to deliver individual components (like stator and rotor), or a full system solution – including electronics & software made in-house.
Light electric mobility: Technology leader for a growing segment
Moving beyond the traditional automotive business, SEG Automotive has turned into a frontrunner in the growing business of electrifying light electric vehicles. What started as a local development in India to reduce urban pollution and CO2 emissions by rickshaws and other two- and three-wheelers has turned into a global business field. In the LEM category, we leverage our tried and true development and industrialization expertise to offer different market-tailored solutions – from ‘classic’ e-machines to hub motors, powering also motorcycles in Europe and even the mini-EVs of a major global OEM.
Pedelecs & e-cargo-bikes: Successful market entry, new products ready to launch
Taking our vision of being the motor for all kinds of mobility literally, SEG Automotive successfully stepped into the market of e-bike motors as a partner of legendary Spanish manufacturer BH bike. Designed, developed and produced in SEG Automotive’s plant in Treto, Cantabria, the mid-engine weighs in at less than 2.6kg and sports a peak power of 600W with 400% maximum support. All performance numbers can be tailored to the customer's individual needs – as can the housing design and the software. And for bigger bikes, we also brought an e-cargo-axle into series production in India.
Conventional business: Last man standing with CO2-saving solutions
Despite all the momentum for full electrified vehicles, up to one billion vehicles with a combustion engines might still be produced across the globe. It is crucial to minimize their CO2 emissions – to which SEG Automotive is a key contributor, aiming to be the last man standing for the ICE business. Compared to conventional products, our starter motors, alternators and 48V Boost Recuperation Machines save over 16 million tons of CO2 in the cars and trucks on the road today.
Hungarian plant is highly involved and ready for mass production
The Hungarian plant is the cornerstone for the production of conventional drives, providing the necessary financing for investment, but our Hungarian engineers have been and are involved in many innovative projects, such as:
- The electromechanical development of the BRM mild hybrid powertrain for various car manufacturers, which contributes greatly to further reducing CO2 emissions
- Development of BRM-based electric drive systems for 4-wheel drive vehicles for light electric mobilty
Our project team markets our electric solutions to global brands around the world.
And the Hungarian site is ready to manufacture high-voltage drives in addition to conventional products. In Miskolc, we have the expertise and the will to start mass production of high-voltage products. We are the motor – for the mobility of today and tomorrow.
