Bentley Motors has revealed a groundbreaking three-year research study that could be a gamechanger for electric vehicle drivetrains.

The study, dubbed 'OCTOPUS' (Optimised Components, Test and simulatiOn, toolkits for Powertrains which integrate Ultra high-speed motor Solutions), followed an initial 18-month investigation into electric drive systems for high performance vehicles. The latest study is intended to help in the development of the first all-electric Bentley, which is set to arrive by 2026.

The OCTOPUS development exceeded the latest permanent magnet motor performance and also negated the need for both rare-earth magnets and copper windings, making it both cost-effective and recyclable.

From here, next generation materials and manufacturer and simulation processes will be added to the motor, power electronics and packaging transmission design in order for Bentley to deliver a full e-axle powertrain within the next six years.

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