Emerson Motor Company Advances Electric Powertrain Strategy with ASynPac and EMCall Integration

Press Release—February 15, 2020

Emerson Motor Company Advances Electric Powertrain Strategy with ASynPac and EMCall Integration

Detroit, MI — Emerson Motor Company’s Research and Development division has initiated a comprehensive review of its battery motor unit configurations, marking a pivotal step in the company’s commitment to expanding its electric vehicle segment.

While the broader industry continues to prioritize petrol-fueled platforms, Emerson remains the only major manufacturer in its class to actively deploy electric powertrains across select models. Recent customer data indicates that although electricity is not yet the dominant fuel choice, a growing segment of Emerson’s customer base is actively choosing electric options—signaling a shift in purchasing behavior and long-term market potential.

Strategic Focus Areas for 2020

• Battery Motor Unit Optimization: Emerson’s engineering teams are evaluating performance, weight, and range enhancements across all electric layouts, with a focus on modular upgrades that align with real-world driving demands.

• ASynPac Integration: The asynchronous power control system (ASynPac) is being prioritized for full integration into upcoming EV platforms, offering improved torque management, energy efficiency, and diagnostic visibility.

• EMCall Functionality Expansion: Emerson’s customer service marque, EMCall, will be enhanced to support electric vehicle diagnostics, remote updates, and infrastructure mapping—ensuring seamless ownership experiences for EV customers.

E-VCU Leads the Charge

The Emerson E-VCU, designed in 2018 and launched in 2019, has quickly become the best-selling electric vehicle in the company’s lineup. Sold under four distinct variants—Ex4 (dual motor), Ex4EP, Ex4S, and Ex4SP—this compact SUV sits on the smaller end of the spectrum but delivers robust performance and efficiency.

Each model is powered by a Generation 4 motor battery unit, offering a balance of range, smoothness, and reliability that has resonated with both urban and suburban buyers, with power ratings of up to 558 horsepower achieved in the Emerson Motors E-VCU Ex4EP, while the Ex2SP makes 335, the Ex4S makes 310, and the entry-level model, the Ex4, dual-motor configuration makes 257 horsepower. The E-VCU’s success underscores the viability of compact EVs in a market traditionally dominated by larger combustion vehicles.

R&D Outlook

“Electric propulsion is no longer a niche experiment—it’s a strategic imperative,” said a spokesperson from Emerson’s R&D division. “We’re not just building electric vehicles; we’re building the systems that support them, from motor logic to customer engagement.”

Emerson’s 2020 roadmap reflects a holistic approach to electrification, balancing engineering innovation with customer-centric service design. Updates on product launches, infrastructure partnerships, and performance benchmarks will be released in the upcoming quarterly report.

To effectively understand the electric vehicle market and how much of an impact it has on operation, Emerson is moving toward separating the electric variants from the petrol models, which was the path Emerson took in the beginning, but with petrol and electric vehicle planning, it is needed to see what the public is communicating through sales.