American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) and Suzhou Inovance Automotive have announced a technology development agreement that will accelerate the development and delivery of scalable, next-generation 3-in-1 electric drive systems, which integrate an inverter, electric motor and gearbox.

The companies will focus on enhancing the power density, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of integrated EV drivetrains.

AAM and Inovance are launching 3-in-1 electric drive units supporting four customer programs from AAM’s Changshu Manufacturing Complex, beginning with a 135 kW model for a Chinese OEM in the first quarter of 2021.

“Our cooperation with Inovance Automotive will add an exciting new offering to AAM’s fast-growing portfolio of scalable 3-in-1 electric drive systems and accelerate our ability to bring new cost-competitive technologies to market,” said AAM CEO David C. Dauch. 

Source: AAM