2 years ago

Zak Mobility Raises £520,000 for Revolutionary Wheel Suspension System

  • Zak Mobility, a UK-based startup, has secured £520,000 in funding led by Kero Development Partners, with participation from the British Design Fund

  • The company's innovative wheel suspension system combines an electric hub motor with suspension inside the wheel, aiming to reduce vehicle weight, road vibrations, and increase battery range for EVs

  • The funding will support the company's growth plans and bring its prototype to market

  • Zak Mobility's patented design is adaptable to various vehicle types, particularly targeting the last-mile delivery market.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Current vehicle suspension systems are heavy and inefficient, particularly for electric vehicles where weight directly impacts range."

      Solution

      "Zak Mobility has developed a lightweight, integrated electric hub motor and suspension system that reduces vehicle weight and increases efficiency, leading to improved range for electric vehicles."

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