Siemens Digital Industries Software revealed that ION Mobility successfully utilized the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services to launch its groundbreaking IONM1-S electric motorbike. This advancement is poised to expedite the electrification of transportation in Southeast Asia.
ION Mobility, an automotive technology company, is committed to delivering accessible, appealing, and environmentally friendly mobility solutions for all. The cutting-edge design and precisely engineered M1-S motorbike represent the culmination of three years of dedicated effort from a team of designers, engineers, and technologists across four countries. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, this state-of-the-art vehicle offers a sustainable urban solution. With a range of 150 km, a 4.3 kWh capacity, and a recharge time of less than 3 hours, it boasts a top speed of 105 km/h. Additionally, it provides 26 liters of under-the-seat storage and the compact agility required for city travel.
ION Mobility employed Siemens' NX software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio for the styling, mechanical engineering, and electric battery pack development stages, facilitating the transition from concept to engineering and manufacturing readiness. Siemens NX software and Teamcenter software for Product Lifecycle Management will serve as the foundation for supplier collaboration as the ION M1-S progresses through the production value chain.
“Our design team has been working around the clock and across the globe to get the M1-S ready for production”, said Wu Xianyi, chief operating officer, ION Mobility. “The combination of Siemens’ NX, Teamcenter and Capital will allow us to bring together the disciplines of styling, mechanical engineering and wire harness design and to work cohesively as a team to ensure our products not only look amazing but perform as needed by our demanding target customers. All accomplished amidst the global pandemic”.
“We are committed to creating great products and seamless user experiences for our customers. Our products combine advanced hardware and software technology with human-centered design to deliver smart electric motorbikes and energy storage solutions that are for everyone to use”, said James Chan, CEO and Founder, ION Mobility. “Our vision is to lead our region’s transition towards a low-carbon economy with electric and electric mobility products for consumers across Southeast Asia. The Siemens Xcelerator portfolio allows us to move rapidly from concept to production-ready product in the timeframe that start-ups require, allowing us to get ahead of the market and define new market categories”.
“ION Mobility’s work to address Southeast Asia’s mobility challenge is a testament to how the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio is enabling innovators and pioneers in SMBs to take their ideas from concept to product using the same world-class tools that only much larger organizations previously had access to”, said Alex Teo, Vice President & Managing Director, South East Asia, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “We’re delighted to see how ION Mobility is bringing the ION M1-S to market and how the accessibility of Siemens Xcelerator is enabling true innovation across so many industries”.