Hinduja flagship Ashok Leyland has signed an MOU with Libertine Holdings PLC, a clean, highly efficient, and fuel-flexible Linear Generator technology developer, to evaluate the use of Libertine’s technology platform for its commercial vehicle powertrains.Under the terms of the MOU, Ashok Leyland will conduct due diligence on Libertine’s technology and explore the scope for Linear Generator product development and demonstration within its commercial vehicle portfolio.

Founded in 2009, Libertine has developed a technology platform solution for powertrain Original Equipment Manufacturers, enabling efficient and clean power generation from renewable fuels. Libertine’s linear electrical machines, controls and developer tools together form a technology platform (intelliGEN) which the company provides customers for the development of clean, highly efficient and fuel-flexible Linear Generator products. The platform is a result of over a decade of development of Linear Generator technology with multiple successful client-led programmes.

Dr Kanakasabapathi Subramanian, Senior VP and Head of Advanced Engineering at Ashok Leyland, said, “The relationship between Ashok Leyland and Libertine offers a great foundation for the future. Libertine’s technology is the logical evolution of an Internal Combustion Engine and could potentially allow for a software defined engine with true multi-fuel capability”.Sam Cockerill, Chief Executive of Libertine, said, “Ashok Leyland is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles, as well as being a major producer of industrial engines, marine engines, and engines for gensets. We are delighted to support Ashok Leyland’s evaluation of Libertine’s technology to accelerate the transition to electric propulsion in its commercial vehicle portfolio.”

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