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GKN produces world's first two-speed eAxle for hybrids and EVs

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• M2 Presswire, 2014

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Coventry: Normans Media Ltd

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2014

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• Theodor Gassmann, GKN Driveline's Vice President Product Technology eDrive Systems, said: "Being the first Tier One to deliver a two-speed eAxle demonstrates GKN's leadership in electric drive technologies and hybrid driveline systems. Two-speed eAxles will help manufacturers enhance hybrid and electric drivetrains and support the trend to downsize eMotors to reduce weight and cost. With the technology proven in a high-performance vehicle with high levels of refinement, significant savings in CO2 are possible." "Gear shifts are completely transparent to the driver," said Gassmann. "The smooth electromechanically actuated shift between the synchronised ratios has enabled our eAxle to set new benchmarks for comfort and NVH. The eAxle combines superior efficiency of 97% with high gear shift comfort and low gear noise. And yet the shift mechanism is a proven technology with components already in series production, providing a robust and cost-effective solution." "By drawing on all the expertise and knowledge within GKN's global engineering network, we were able to take the eAxle from concept to production in just 24 months," said Gassmann. "Going forward, pairing electric powertrains with multi-speed transmissions is enabling GKN to supply downsized eDrive modules for future hybrid and electric vehicles. The technology also enables more radical future eMotor downsizing strategies."