08.03.2012

Sevcon teams up for the automotive market

US based motor control manufacturer Sevcon is to team up with Flextronics Automotive of Singapore, to provide hybrid and electric vehicle drivetrain systems to automotive OEM’s in Germany and other central European countries.

The agreement, announced yesterday, enables the two companies to combine Sevcon's motor controllers and on-board systems integration products with Flextronics’ high-voltage DC/DC converter, charger and battery management technology to develop complete drivetrain solutions for hybrid and pure electric vehicles, ranging in size from two-wheeled scooters to cars and trucks.

The companies have also agreed a joint sales and marketing strategy for automotive customers, with Sevcon designated as Tier 1 supplier and Flextronics as manufacturer for all combined product sales.

Sevcon chief executive Matt Boyle said: "Partnering with Flextronics
Automotive will enable us to scale our business to meet growing product demand in Germany and central Europe far more rapidly than we could on our own. With the ability to offer end-to-end solutions and draw upon Flextronics' high-volume manufacturing capabilities, we look forward to completing larger deals with major automotive OEMs that have the potential to dramatically accelerate our growth."

Paul Humphries, Flextronics’ business group president for High Reliability Solutions added: "Sevcon is an innovator and leading supplier in this exciting growth segment of the automotive market. Its advanced motor control technology complements Flextronics Automotive's energy efficient automotive portfolio. Together we can offer customers a more complete drivetrain solution for the pure electric and hybrid vehicle markets. We look forward to a mutually productive partnership that creates new growth opportunities for both companies."