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Protean to Supply Electric Motors for Autonomous Shuttles
Troy, Mich.-based Protean Holdings Corp. says it will supply its in-wheel motors to Local Motors Inc. for use in the startup company’s self-driving electric vehicles.
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Troy, Mich.-based Protean Holdings Corp. says it will supply its in-wheel motors to Local Motors Inc. for use in the startup company’s self-driving electric vehicles.
The motors will debut in the 12-person “Olli” autonomous van that Local Motors has been demonstrating for several years. The partners also plan to work together on unspecified future applications.
The Ollie features a variety of 3D-printed parts and uses more than 30 sensors to monitor the surrounding environment. To date, prototypes have been powered by a 30-kW electric motor and have a top speed of 30 mph.
Protean claims to be the world’s largest supplier of in-wheel electric motors.
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