WILL SWAPPABLE BATTERY BRING NEW REVOLUTION IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE INDUSTRY ?

World is moving ahead with new inventions and technology adaptation. Urban population is increasing day by day and currently facing challenging of improving air quality and reducing carbon emission. Natural resources like gasoline are diminishing day by day and cost of which is increasing. To avoid this some countries in Europe have launched the European Green Deal to fulfil objective of Green Deal. After brainstorming the only one key solution discovered is electrification of Vehicles. Motorcycle industries key stakeholder are coming together to develop common technology worldwide to solve the Industry concerns.

WHAT ARE CURRENT ELECTROMOBILITY CHALLENGES?

Electromobility is only option available for motorcycle industry which will play major role for  future mode of transport and goods. If we see current challenge like charging time of batteries and mileage the only one solution overcome will be common battery specifications. Now there are different manufacturer having different batteries which is major drawback in Electric Vehicle. If all work together on common battery specifications, this will allow and enable the introduction of swappable battery stations in an efficient way.

Swappable battery station will definitely allow end user to exchange battery with fully charged one. Which will save their time and also swappable battery with advanced technology will drastically shorten charging time, delete range anxiety, and reduce costs for the final users. Also one more advantage Swappable batteries is it can be re-used and re-purposed of batteries for second life.

INVENTION OF SWAPPABLE BATTERY 

Invention of Swappable Battery is to ease the end user to exchange battery at any Swappable battery station with just few minutes and with low cost. To fulfil the common goal consortium is formed with aim to facilitate the use of electric lightweight vehicles by means of swappable batteries and development in charging infrastructure for light weight vehicles like  L-category vehicles like mopeds, scooters, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles. 

Consortium will be focusing on development of common battery specification and facilities of swappable battery stations also development in low voltage electromobility which is a key.

WHO ARE MEMBERS OF SBMC AND WHAT IS their COMMON goal

The Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium was founded in 2021 by the two-wheeler manufacturers Honda, KTM, Piaggio and Yamaha and has now grown to 21 members

This technology will only perform at its best if a common ground is found, and  common international standards can be adopted globally. For this reason, main players of the industry have founded the Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium in September 2021.

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., KTM F&E GmbH, and Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) have officially signed the agreement for the creation of the Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) 

The founding members of the consortium believed that the availability of a standardized swappable battery system would both promote the widespread use of light electric vehicles and contribute to a more sustainable life-cycle management of batteries used in the transport sector.

The Consortium started its activities in May 2021. The four founding members encourage all interested stakeholders to join the cooperation to enrich the Consortium’s expertise.

Now after one year on, the original four have been joined by 17 other members. 

These members include other expertise in motorcycle manufacturers, as well as technology companies and others who work on the development of autonomous technologies. 

Here is  full list of current SBC members sept 2022 as follows

Four Founder member of Swappable battery Motor Consortium established in Sept2021 by Honda, KTM, Yamaha and Piaggio

• Honda – Motorcycle and car manufacturer founder member of SBC. Noriaki Abe, managing officer of motorcycle operations at Honda said  “The worldwide electrification effort to reduce CO2 on a global scale is accelerating, especially in Europe. For the widespread adoption of electric motorcycles, problems such as travel distance and charging times need to be addressed, and swappable batteries are a promising solution. Considering customer convenience, standardization of swappable batteries and wide adoption of battery systems is vital, which is why the four member manufacturers agreed to form the consortium.”
• KTM – Motorcycle manufacturer. Stefan Pierer, KTM AG CEO joined with vision  “Sustainability is one of the key drivers to the future of mobility and electrification will play a major role in achieving this goal. For powered two-wheelers the constraints of electric drivetrains regarding range, charging time and initial cost are still evident. To overcome these challenges and provide a better customer experience, a swappable battery system based on international technical standards will become a viable solution. Considering the entire lifecycle, a widespread application of batteries compliant with a common standard will support secondary use as well as circular economy. We are glad to be part of the Consortium as we strive towards our goals in the e-mobility sector.”
• Piaggio – Motorcycle and scooter manufacturer (two- and three-wheel). Michele Colaninno, Piaggio Group chief of strategy and product: “With the signing of letter of intent the signatories show their proactiveness vis-à-vis the major concerns of their customers and the political priorities as regards the electrification of vehicles. An international standard for the swappable batteries system will make this technology efficient and at the disposal of the consumers. Finally, a strengthened cooperation among manufacturers and institutions will allow the industry to better respond to the main challenges of the future of mobility.”
• Yamaha – Motorcycle manufacturer. Executive Officer Takuya Kinoshita, chief general manager of Motorcycle Business Operations, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.: “I believe the creation of this Consortium holds great significance not just for Europe but the world as we move towards establishing standards for swappable batteries for light electric vehicles. I’m confident that through work like this, the technical specs and standards, that currently differ by regional characteristics or the state of the industry in different markets will be unified, and, in the future, will help lead towards maximizing the merits of electric power for customers on a global level.”

Here is list 17 member joined the revolution in SBMC this year on September 2022

Manufacturer of batteries firms joined the mission 

• Forsee Power – Forsee Power designs and manufactures smart battery systems.Most important player of A lithium-ion battery manufacturer. Company  believe innovative battery systems are the key to a successful and sustainable energy transition, optimizing the life cycle of smart mobility and smart life devices, globally. They partner with their clients worldwide to accelerate innovation with smart battery systems for the electric transport, portable and mobile equipment, enabling a sustainable energy transition. Driven by a high sense of innovation, customer satisfaction and operational excellence, their teams ensure customers enjoy safe, reliable, long-lasting and performant application-specific solutions.
• Ciklo – Swedish firm which is focused on swappable battery technology and services.
• Hyba – Well established Swappable battery manufacturer and service provider is also play key role in revolution. Company’s  aims to reduce emissions by making the switch to electric mobility more convenient, reducing costs, and ensuring that electric batteries are easier to use and recharge. Hyba says“no need for charging infrastructure” their  pods give end-users the freedom to have their electric vehicle at their fingertips at any time and at no additional cost.

• Samsung SDI – Manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and electronic materials

THE Manufacturer of  electric vehicles  joined the mission THIS YEAR

• Suzuki – Motorcycle manufacturer. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) has built a reputation that requires ethical business practices and high levels of integrity in all of its business transactions. At Suzuki,  ethical standards are more than words; they reflect who they are and how they conduct business on a day-to-day basis. Suzuki is committed to fostering an environment where integrity is valued. This includes all of our business relationships with customers, suppliers, business associates, and our employees.

• Kawasaki – Pioneer of  Industrial and motorcycle manufacturer will be also part of 21 members of SBMC

• Kymco –The Globally Recognized KYMCO brand of high-quality scooters, motorcycles, ATV’s, and Side by Sides, are exclusively distributed in the United States by KYMCO USA INC.Founded in 1963, KYMCO-manufactured products are respected worldwide for their dependable quality, exceptional value, and impeccable durability. KYMCO USA has its sales, marketing, and distribution center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. KYMCO USA serves over 500 dealers nationwide, building KYMCO’s reputation and market share through superior value, new products, excellent dealer support, enthusiast events, racing support, and strategic industry partnerships with other quality brands.

• Niu – Electric scooter manufacturer. NIU (NIU Technologies) (NASDAQ: NIU), founded in 2014, is the world’s leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions. NIU is committed to continuously provide global customers more convenient and more environmentally friendly smart urban mobility vehicles to redefine urban mobility and make life better. NIU is a global brand in urban mobility that embraces technology, style and freedom. NIU currently designs manufactures and sells high performance smart electric scooters. NIU currently has a streamlined product portfolio consisting of seven series, NQi, MQi, UQi, NIU Aero, Gova, RQi, TQi, with multiple models and specifications for end consumers such as NIU Power accessories and NIU AERO outdoor sports bicycles. The MQi model and UQi model are the only urban mobility products that have won all seven major international design awards in the past 20 years, including Red Dot and IF in Germany, IDEA in United States, and G Mark in Japan.
• Polaris – All-terrain and powersports vehicle manufacturer. Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry. It is reflected in the innovation they bring to the products which they design and experiences  create for all those who play, work and think outside.

• Fivebikes – It makes bikes for third-party brands, and its factory is self-sufficient. An well-established Italian manufacturer of electric bicycles joined with same aim SBC

List of member who joined group are pioneer in automotive researcher,designer ,technology developer for swappable battery.some are known for automotive filtration technology developer and some are established firms who deals in Designing  and manufacturer of automotive connectivity solutions and electric wire manufacturer

• AVL – This is An Austrian researching  and automotive consulting firm. It helps to develop autonomous automotive technologies as well as the integration of powertrain systems into vehicles.
• Hioki – Firm Manufactures testing equipment for electric devices, including ECUs, inverters and electric motors which will contribute in development and testing of electric motor of SBC.
• Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association – Non-profit industry association also joined with consortium.
• Roki – Automotive filtration technology developer. The Carbon Canisters developed by ROKI Co., Ltd. have earned a reputation worldwide for satisfying even the strictest environmental regulations.Carbon Canisters are an important part of the automotive parts industry’s efforts to sustain the environment; these canisters prevent harmful gasoline vapors from escaping from the fuel system. 

• Sinbon – Designer and manufacturer of automotive connectivity solutions.
• Sumitomo – Optical fibre and electric wire manufacturer.
• Swobbee – Swappable battery technology developer focused on e-micromobility. 
• Vitesco – Developer of automotive electrification solutions.
• VeNetWork – “An accelerator of productive and financial opportunities,” according to the SBMC website. VeNetWork is also a shareholder of Fantic, Motori Minarelli and Atex Industries. The latter of those three, “designs, manufactures and services high-tech battery packs for third parties,” SBMC says.

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What is aim of SBMC:

SBMC says, “The underlying aim of the Consortium is to find solutions to the concerns customers may have regarding the future of electromobility, such as the range, the charging time and infrastructure, and costs.”

To do this, the SBMC and its members will work to standardise battery specifications, and work with authorities to improve charging infrastructure. 

“Honda accepts that the broad reception of electric cruisers can have a significant impact in understanding a more reasonable society. For that reason, we really want to tackle a few difficulties, for example, expanding the reach, shortening the charging time and bringing down the vehicle and foundation expenses to improve comfort for clients.

“In the Consortium we have made, the establishing individuals from the bike business and different partners will cooperate towards normalizing swappable batteries, their charging frameworks and encompassing foundation to establish the climate for their utilization.

“Our last objective is to guarantee that cruisers will keep on being picked as a helpful strategy for transportation in future portability.”

Stefan Pierer, Chief Pierer Versatility AG, said:

“The consenting to of this Consortium arrangement is a key stage in guaranteeing that PIERER Portability AG, can keep on pushing ahead, convey development at speed, and advance its unmistakable key vision for electric fueled bikes.

“Along with our accomplices, we will attempt to convey a swappable battery framework for low-voltage vehicles (48V) up to 11kW limit, in view of worldwide specialized principles. We particularly anticipate guaranteeing that controlled bike vehicles keep up with their job coming soon for both metropolitan and nonurban versatility.”

Michele Colaninno, Head of Procedure and Result of Piaggio Gathering, said:

“Metropolitan portability is going through a fragile snapshot of change towards jolt. Because of our Consortium, addressing four significant worldwide players, motorbikes will keep on assuming a vital part in the metropolitan setting.

“Swappable batteries offer the right response to accelerate the re-energizing season of vehicles offering an extra important decision for clients. Metropolitan versatility is going through a sensitive snapshot of change towards zap.

“Because of our Consortium, addressing four significant worldwide players, motorbikes will keep on assuming a vital part in the metropolitan setting. Swappable batteries offer the right response to accelerate the re-energizing season of vehicles offering an extra significant decision for clients.

“Metropolitan versatility is important for the Piaggio DNA and history: our point is to bring all our mechanical skill and mentality for development to the Consortium.”

Takuya Kinoshita, Senior Boss, Boss Head supervisor of Land Portability Business Activities, Yamaha Engine Co., Ltd., said:

“The Swappable Batteries Bike Consortium in Europe is at last prepared to get to work. I trust that this initial step forward will be a signal that attracts similar gatherings to our central goal and prompts ground-breaking changes for what’s in store.

“We at Yamaha Engine are sure that through this drive, we can assist with binding together the contrasting specialized specs and norms and add to augmenting the benefits of electric power for clients all over the planet.

CONCLUSION

SBMC members have joined hands with common goal for delivering economical and time saving activity with the help of Swappable battery technology worldwide and will allow the industry to better respond to the main challenges of the future of mobility.”

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