Objective EMPATHY aims at developing an innovative configuration of permanent magnet electrical motor, based on the evolution of the FSPM (Flux Switching Permanent Magnet) architecture, enabling to limit torque ripple which traditionally affects such a configuration, opening the way to the industrial exploitation of magnetic flux switching motors, which are able to offer unparalleled performance.The novel unit will be characterised by very high efficiency at all operating rotational speeds and loads, and by high specific power and torque value; cost effectiveness and ease of manufacturing will be also achieved.The motor will be developed for transport applications and it will be integrated into electric city cars and electric quadrcycles.The project will develop the novel architecture according to the following technical targets:1. Max torque to weight ratio > 12 Nm/Kg;2. Torque ripple < 5% over the whole operating range;3. Efficiency < 96% @ nominal power > 90% over the whole operating range;The EMPATHY architecture will be specialised into an external rotor, wheel rotor configuration, prototyping a system rated 5 kW @ 1200 rpm, according to the specifications set by EON and ELECTRICARS for their road vehicle applications.The novel architecture will also have to comply with the following industrial targets:• Improved manufacturing and maintenance;• Simple stamped steel laminate rotor, no coils or magnets;• Simple, single plane stator windings, non need for special windings machines;• High efficiency, hence limited need for heat dissipation components;• Decentralized electric motor solution with integrated electronics for better functionality, flexibility, operating costs and noise;• Reduction of components costs;• High specific power and torque → reduced use of materials;• Reduced use of copper ( >10%);• Use of ferritic magnets, no need of rare earth magnets. Programme(s) FP7-SME - Specific Programme "Capacities": Research for the benefit of SMEs Topic(s) SME-2013-1 - Research for SMEs Call for proposal FP7-SME-2013 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme BSG-SME - Research for SMEs Coordinator MELEGARI LUIGI & FIGLI SRL EU contribution € 488 133,00 Address VIA T. EDISON 8/9/10 42017 NOVELLARA RE Italy See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Andrea Ravenna (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all EON SAS France EU contribution € 369 435,00 Address Rue Berthelot - Immeuble le Galaxis - ZI Saint Joseph 9173 04100 MANOSQUE See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Denis Mergin (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data ELECTRICARS LTD Malta EU contribution € 259 536,00 Address MARINA SEAFRONT SKYWAY OFFICES SUITE 8 BLOCK C 179 9041 PIETA See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Alessandro Peracotta (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data LABOR SRL Italy EU contribution € 7 800,00 Address VIA DELLA SCROFA 117 00186 ROMA See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Cristina Torrisi (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data AALTO KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR Finland EU contribution € 7 296,00 Address OTAKAARI 1 02150 Espoo See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Antero Arkkio (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data E.T.A. SRL Italy EU contribution € 7 800,00 Address ZONA INDUSTRIALE 64010 ANCARANO TE See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Liana Antonini (Ms) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data