A Horse, the low-emission engine division of Horse Powertrain, a joint venture created by Renault and Geely, announced that it has developed a new transmission technology for light vehicles and microcars in collaboration with the Engineering and Development Center of Producers (Ceiia) in Portugal.
The new ‘Reducer’ transmission is the first of a new generation of technologies that have been designed, developed, and built in-house by the company.
Horse also revealed that the first prototypes of this new transmission will be installed in an L7e class microcar, a light vehicle that the brand claims is designed for a new mobility service aimed at accelerating carbon neutrality in cities.
The brand further stated that the value chain for this new microcar will be based in Portugal, involving other global players in its production. The new vehicle joins other micromobility projects, such as the ‘Buddy’ from 2008 and the Toyota APM presented at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Horse also announced that it will begin large-scale production of the new transmission technology in the second half of 2025, with up to 20,000 units supplied by the factory in Portugal as urban mobility proposals continue to grow.
“This new offering is the first technology that Horse has designed, developed, and manufactured in-house – a turning point for the brand. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to address the global challenges of decarbonization or urban mobility. Therefore, this technology is one of many proprietary products that help respond to these challenges,” said Patrice Haettel, CEO of Horse.
