eAxles
Since 2002 GKN Driveline has been constantly developing electric axles and offers two different solutions: eAxles for M-4WD and eAxles for Hybrid AWD.
eAxle for M-4WD
GKN Driveline’s Drive Module is a compact, lightweight gear box with active controlled clutch for electric motor assisted AWD solutions. The simple interface allows to combine the gear box with various E-motors technologies.
Benefits
- Simple integration of 4WD to FWD based vehicles (no Power Transfer Unit or propshaft)
- Modular concept with wide gear ratio and output torque range
- Proven NVH capabilities using MTE (meshed transmission error) processes
- Disconnect clutch with low current consumption and low drag torque
- Compact lightweight design
eAxle for Hybrid AWD
GKN Driveline’s electric drive axle unit for axle split hybrid systems incorporating a proprietary disconnect clutch technology, which facilitates on-demand all- wheel-drive (AWD) use and contributes to the overall all-terrain functionality and fuel efficiency. The hybrid system is fitted with an electric motor with a maximum capacity of 27kW and a maximum torque of 200Nm at the rear. The GKN Driveline electric drive axle is capable of delivering 1500Nm of torque to the rear wheels. GKN Driveline will supply the electric drive axle for PSA Peugeot Citroën new HYbrid4 technology.
Benefits
- Electric axle drive module providing full hybrid, eDrive and hang-on AWD function
- Operates in parallel to conventional driving axle
- Simple compact disconnect feature for maximum fuel saving and high AWD traction
