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Horse Powertrain: kate.saxton@horse-powertrain.com or  horse@performancecomms.com

Horse Technologies: alvaro.fernandez@horse.tech 

Aurobay Technologies: per.danielson@kreab.com 

Horse Powertrain expands global capability with new North America office

  • Horse Powertrain opens North America office in Detroit, Michigan
  • Latest stage in company’s global capability growth, ensuring local support for American automakers
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Horse Powertrain reveals waterproof hybrid engine suitable for off road vehicles

  • HORSE B20 engine is a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged unit capable of 140-185kW power and 300-380Nm of torque
  • Designed for hybrid vehicles that tackle extreme off-road terrains and deep-water wading
  • Powertrain is fully waterproofed for depths up to 1.1 meters at IPX8 standard

 

 

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Horse Powertrain reveals methanol REEV engine and generator

 

  • HORSE D20 Methanol is a range-extended EV (REEV) powertrain integrating a four-cylinder, 2L turbocharged engine, power electronics, and a generator
  • Powertrain’s engine burns 100% methanol fuel, from cold starts as low as -35°C
  • Features one of automotive’s first mass-market axial flux motors: 46% shorter than equivalent radial flux motor, with 63% greater volumetric power density
  • Overall powertrain achieves a 47% fuel-to-energy conversion ratio, enabling 40kWh battery recharge from just 19.6L of fuel
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Horse Powertrain wins prestigious Autocar Sturmey Award for innovation

  • Horse Powertrain awarded the prestigious Sturmey Award at the 2026 Autocar awards
  • Sturmey Award is one of the premier prizes handed out at annual awards
  • Title recognises people and organizations that drive innovation and achievement
  • Horse Powertrain recognized for innovations in X-Range family of hybrid and range-extender powertrains
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Horse Powertrain launches upgraded HORSE V20 engine for mild- and plug-in hybrid vehicles

  • Horse Powertrain has upgraded the HORSE V20 – a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter gasoline engine.
  • Two variants are based on a single architecture: a 400-volt plug-in hybrid and a 48-volt mild hybrid
  • Latest generation of plug-in hybrid engines reduces fuel consumption by seven percent compared to the previous engine.
  • Both variants meet stricter emissions legislation in the U.S., Europe and China.
  • Production started on a new dedicated assembly line at the company’s Skövde plant in Sweden.
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