Cosworth and Storck partner up to improve electric bikes

Andy Warr, responsible for the Storck relationship at Cosworth, said the partnership will enable the two to work together to improve electric bike performance.

‘Our diversification into developing clean technologies has identified cycling and more specifically the electric bike as an exciting area for Cosworth. Storck have a like-minded approach to technology and so our partnership will bring together some state of the art mechanical and electronic developments to create lighter, more powerful electric bikes.’ Warr said.

Cosworth Group will be focusing on a number of aspects of the electric bike, including making the bike’s electric engine lighter, more powerful and more efficient. This process will draw on technologies that have been developed by Cosworth Group for a range of industries including Formula One motorsport.

‘The economics of commuting are already changing for many people, reflecting rising fuel costs, and we believe there will be an increasingly large space for electric bikes in the transport market. The savings available by cycling are significant and electric bikes can make this option available to commuters who may travel distances that are considered too far to cycle.’ Warr said.