DETROIT, July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A commitment to
the advancement of hybrid and electric driveline systems has
secured AAM a new driveline systems contract featuring
e-AAM™ technology with Qoros Auto Co., Ltd.
(Qoros).
Qoros, an automotive manufacturing company headquartered in
Shanghai, China, and a joint
venture between Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. and Israel Corporation,
will feature e-AAM™ technology on a future model year
Qoros vehicle. This vehicle will be produced in China for both the Chinese and European
automotive markets.
e-AAM™ hybrid and electric driveline systems
consist of an electric drive unit, power box unit with an electric
drive control module and a proprietary control strategy and
software designed for traction and hybrid controls functionality.
e-AAM™ technology provides a cost efficient solution
with market leading power density, a high degree of modularity and
a full scope of controls and software designed to provide
significant benefits to consumers. These features include better
fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions and improved
safety, ride and handling performance.
"We are extremely pleased to initiate a partnership with Qoros,"
said AAM President & Chief Executive Officer, David C. Dauch. "Our investment in
driveline systems for hybrid and electric vehicles has allowed us
to develop an innovative patent-protected product portfolio,
enabling AAM to play a leading role in this important new driveline
product segment."
About AAM
AAM (NYSE: AXL) is a world leader in the
manufacture, engineering, design and validation of driveline and
drivetrain systems and related components and modules, chassis
systems and metal-formed products for light trucks, sport utility
vehicles, passenger cars and crossover vehicles and commercial
vehicles. In addition to locations in the
United States (Indiana,
Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania), AAM also has offices or
facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan,
Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, South
Korea, Sweden and
Thailand.
For more information...
Christopher M.
Son
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Stefan
Carthaus
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Director, Investor
Relations,
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Director, Sales &
Marketing - AAM Europe
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Corporate
Communications & Marketing
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+46 6172 138 6000
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+1 313 758
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stefan.carthaus@aam.com
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chris.son@aam.com
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