Mercosul and Universities Advance Partnership with Test Bench for Electric Traction Systems
Continuing its strategic initiatives focused on electromobility, Mercosul Motores Elétricos reaches a new milestone in the development of technologies for vehicular electric traction, in partnership with universities.
On March 18, 2026, a technical visit took place at the Electrical Machines, Drives, and Energy Laboratory (LMEAE) of UFRGS, bringing together Mercosul's board of directors and the teams involved in the project, developed within the context of the Rota2030/Mover program, with administrative management by the Research Development Foundation (Fundep) of UFMG.
On this occasion, the delivery of the test bench installed at the university was formalized. Its construction took three years and it is dedicated to the experimental characterization of electric traction sets.
The bench allows for comprehensive testing, enabling the validation of electric motors, inverters, and control strategies. In this context, Mercosul contributed by donating a 120 kW motor, permanently integrated into the bench, along with other equipment, allowing tests capable of representing the dynamic behavior of a vehicle.
The initiative reinforces the importance of collaboration between industry and academia, uniting Mercosul's practical experience with the scientific knowledge of partner universities. This integration helps accelerate technological development, reduce project risks, and increase the competitiveness of national solutions in the electric mobility sector.
Besides the technical impact, the project also plays a relevant role in training qualified human resources, promoting the capacity building of students and researchers in topics aligned with emerging industry demands.
With this advancement, Mercosul reaffirms its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the development of high value-added solutions for the electromobility market, consolidating its role as a protagonist in the transition to more efficient transportation systems.
