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Innovating Since Day One
Our Mission
AC Propulsion aims to be the leading developer and producer of high performance, high efficiency, high value drivetrains for the EV and HEV markets. We are driven by a commitment to advancing technology, product quality and customer satisfaction. We envision a world in which our technology leads the way toward a green, efficient and convenient way to drive that exceeds customer expectations.
Company History
1996-2019 EV drive system pioneer R&D
1996
AC Propulsion (ACP) developed Tzero, named “The God Father of Electric Vehicle”
2004
ACP licensed TZERO™ patented technologies to Tesla. Namely the copper induction motor technology and discrete power module approach.
2009
ACP worked with BMW Group , provided drive systems and battery systems for the Mini-E program. The first EV program worldwide.
2012
ACP worked with Beiqi Foton, provided drive systems and battery systems for Midi-EV. The first E-taxi program in China.
2018
ACP worked with DesignWerk, a Volvo Commercial Vehicle group subsidiary, providing drive systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles.
Company History
2020-Now Industrialization
2020
Volume Production started for DesignWerk. 200kW SiC inverter has been assembled in Ampaire hybrid airplane and flew successfully.
2021
E.Motor SuZhou(China) 300,000 module capacity/100,000 inverter capacity automated production line was completed, which is compatible with the production of IGBT and SiC products.
2023
Started 70kW inverter volume production for Changan pickup program. Nidec commercial group signed purchase agreement with US.
2023
Work with Volvo-CPAC R&D group for future Volvo electric truck platform.
2024
Eight of our 300kW SiC inverters have been assembled in Geely Aerofugia electrical plane and flew successfully;
2025
In preparation for DesignWerk SiC drive system production Q4; In preparation for Longxin ATV volume production Q4; In preparation for Nidec volume production Q4