AAM awarded new business featuring patented e-AAM(TM) hybrid & electric driveline system technology
09 Luglio 2013 - 10:30PM
DETROIT, MICHIGAN- July 9,
2013 - A commitment to the advancement of hybrid and
electric driveline systems has secured AAM a new driveline systems
contract featuring e-AAMTM 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-AAMTM
technology on a future model year Qoros vehicle. This vehicle will
be produced in China for both the Chinese and European automotive
markets.
e-AAMTM 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-AAMTM 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.
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For more
information...
Christopher M.
Son
Director, Investor Relations,
Corporate Communications & Marketing
+1 313 758 4814
chris.son@aam.com
Stefan
Cartaus
Director, Sales & Marketing - AAM Europe
+46 6172 138 6000
stefan.cartaus@aam.com
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