Aeristech 48V electric supercharger - Prototype development to TRL 6/7 and MRL 4

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The aim of this project is to bring Aeristech’s novel electric supercharger to TRL 6/7 maturitylevel (“A-Sample” in the terminology of the automotive industry). This will build uponAeristech’s successful proof of concept grant project completed in Q1 2014, and make thetechnology commercially attractive. Once at TRL 6/7, the automotive industry is wellequippedto move the technology through its development process into mass production.With the requirements for lower fuel consumption and low emissions targets, enginedownsizing and therefore engine boosting is becoming an increasingly popular solution. Inline with the general drive towards vehicle electrification, electric superchargers are expectedto become a key enabler to extreme engine downsizing.Aeristech’s proprietary technology is based on a novel control architecture and associatedpermanent magnet motor design that is the most power-dense, efficient and cost effectivesolution for variable, high-speed applications. In February 2014, Aeristech successfullycompleted a TSB Smart funded project at “Proof of Concept” level for the design anddevelopment of a 48V electric supercharger (eSupercharger) for 2.0L or less ICE engineboosting applications.Within this project, Aeristech will develop product-relevant designs that enable the electricsupercharger to function in a realistic environment such as a car engine bay, with temperatureand other environmental factors. Moving forward, Aeristech aims to work on a commercialbasis with automotive OEMs and Tier-1s to tailor the electric supercharger to their specificperformance requirements and cost targets, working towards a licensing arrangement wherebyAeristech would partner with experienced automotive component manufacturers to developthe electric supercharger for mass production. Demonstrating Aeristech’s technology at TRL6/7 level with TSB grant support will be critical in capitalising on this near tem marketopportunity for eSuperchargers.