Remy International has been chosen by Aptera Motors to supply HVH250 electric motors for its new 2e all-electric vehicle.

Remy is already supplying a High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) electric motor for Aptera’s entry in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize, where the 2e has reached fourth phase of competition and will undergo extensive testing and judging over the next several months.

According to Aptera’s founders, almost every car on the road today spends more than 50% of its energy pushing wind out of the way. In an attempt to correct what they saw as a major design flaw, Aptera looked for alternative options in nature which led to a vehicle design that emulates the aerodynamics of a bird in flight.

Aptera said that the 2e has a light-weight design weighing approximately 1,800 pounds. It goes 0-60 mph in ten seconds and has a top speed of 90 mph with a range of nearly 200 miles.

Aptera said they chose the Remy HVH250 electric motor for the technology, reliability and speed to market the motor offers. Specifically, the HVH250 motor provides the high power density and torque Aptera was seeking; and the motor is compact and light, which helps keep down the overall weight of the vehicle, contributing to the driving range.

Additionally, Remy’s patented technology provides cooling efficiency that permits the Aptera 2e to run at higher speeds longer than other motors, the company said.

Paul Wilbur, CEO of Aptera, said: “Remy’s HVH250 was an ideal choice for our electric motor. It can integrate into our drivetrain quite easily, and the support we have received from Remy’s engineering team has been nothing less than first rate.

”Not only have we selected a great motor, but we have also tapped in to a highly qualified team of professionals that are actively concerned about our success and future growth. We are excited about this partnership.”

John Weber, CEO of Remy, said: “Remy is proud to supply Aptera our HVH electric motors which enhance the Aptera 2e’s performance. Remy can easily support Aptera’s growth with existing production capacity of 100,000 motors.

”This choice provides the luxury of reducing the design, R&D and tooling costs often associated with the development of an electric drive system.”