Developing the future of e-mobility

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As the world’s vehicle manufacturers look to develop the future of e-mobility, we discover Knightec’s role in this and what it means to be a part of the E-mobility team.

Electrification and e-mobility are central to the future of vehicle manufacturing, according to Knightec’s Andreas Jonsson and Daniel Hjortborg. It applies to all industries, whether for mining and construction equipment, buses, heavy goods vehicles, or cars. In other words, the race to develop the optimal electric power train with a roadmap for continuous improvement is on. This requires a broad spectrum of expertise – where Knightec comes in with experts in systems, hardware, software and UX, supporting customers at the forefront of e-mobility innovation.

The tipping point of e-mobility

We’re at a tipping point now where, despite current events, governments are committed to expanding energy capacity to meet the needs of e-vehicles – important step in Sweden is to double our current electricity production by 2040-2050 (from 165 513 GWh to 330 000 GWh). At the same time, batteries are becoming more powerful and cheaper to build, emissions regulations are becoming stricter, and the demand for sustainable vehicles and operations is ever-growing. And, with the world’s limited energy resources, a shift towards battery electric vehicles is the obvious way forward due to the superior total efficiency from source to the wheel. With that said, electric vehicles must deliver the long-term cost-savings and environmental benefits businesses are looking for, particularly in today’s current business climate.

Connecting manufacturers, suppliers and end users

Manufacturers must invest in electrification or get left behind. But not many manufacturers can go it alone if they want to speed up time-to-market. That’s why developing electric power trains has become a collaborative process involving multiple partners, from battery manufacturers to niche consultants.

At Knightec, we specialise in bridging the gap between product manufacturers, large system suppliers, and end customers as a part of their transformation to electrification. In this way, we help facilitate the implementation of electric drivetrain components for machine builders to fit the needs of end users. And we do it with agile teams based on a manufacturer’s specific requirements – building a core team and bringing onboard additional resources as needed, be it designers, engineers, developers, or architects. With the right mix of people and skills from clients and Knightec working in one team towards common goals, massive product advances are made – which is very rewarding for all involved.

Exciting opportunities in e-mobility

Few places are as exciting as Knightec E-mobility for anyone looking for a new challenge. You get to work cross-industry with experts from different fields, all passionate about electrification and driving change for a more sustainable world. You get to influence the way e-mobility will develop with clients. And you get to work in a creative, welcoming, and diverse environment where you can develop your skills, share know-how and experiences, and learn from others.

Meet Daniel Hjortborg – E-Mobility Advisor

Daniel firmly believes in combining people’s different skills to forge innovations that have a lasting impact on clients and society. An Engineer with a Masters in Energy Technology, he has extensive experience developing powertrains for heavy goods vehicles.

 

 

 

 

Meet Andréas Jonsson – E-Mobility Advisor

Andréas is passionate about electrification and the benefits it can bring to businesses and the world as a whole. An Engineer with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering & Product Development, he has extensive powertrain and e-mobility experience from the mining industry.

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