AAM and REE Automotive in development project of new electric propulsion system for commercial vehicles
By Jim Gibbins - 1st May 2021
USA / Israel - American Axle & Manufacturing Inc (AAM) of Detroit, Michigan, a supplier of drive axles and metal forming technologies, and ‘electric skateboard chassis builder,’ REE Automotive (REE*) of Tel Aviv, Israel, have agreed to develop jointly a new electric propulsion system for commercial vehicles.
Under the agreement, the parties intend to incorporate AAM’s lightweight and efficient next generation electric drive units, which feature fully integrated high-speed motors and inverter technology, into REE’s highly modular ‘REEcorner’ technology enabling a fully-flat EV chassis for multiple commercial vehicle applications. The REEcorner integrates key vehicle components (i.e., steering, braking, suspension, powertrain and control) into the area between the chassis and the wheel to deliver significant functional and economic advantages.
