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GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics collaborate to accelerate development of next-generation eDrive technology

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Inverters supplied by Delta Electronics Inc. s position as a dominant force in the design, development and supply of EV powertrain solutions and power electronics products. GKN Automotive has advanced eDrive technologies since 2002. billion) by 2030, according to IHS / Roland Berger.

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GKN order book for electric driveline technologies totalled $2.8 billion by end of 2017

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GKN is due to supply a semi-integrated electric driveline unit from 2019 for a new vehicle launched by a premium European automaker. GKN has been working on eDrive and hybrid transmissions for plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles since 2002.

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GKN trials EV with two-speed transmission and front-axle torque-vectoring

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GKN has pioneered advanced eDrive technology since 2002, acquiring systems integration and production experience to transfer the technology from niche vehicles to high-volume mass-market applications. It has already supplied complete eDrive systems to plug-in hybrid programs for OEMs including BMW, Mitsubishi, Porsche and Volvo.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The authors note that other leading manufacturers including Porsche, KIA or Chinese manufacturers are still not producing sufficient sustainability performance data.). Volkswagen only managed to create significantly positive Sustainable Value in 2001, 2002 and 2007. Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing (2009).

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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Even a sportscar like the Porsche Boxster is 5.1 In the L1, the 1-liter car that was shown in 2002 and 2009, the driver and passenger sat behind each other for optimal aerodynamics; in the XL1, the two occupants sit slightly offset, side by side, almost as in a conventional vehicle. XL1 is visually striking; 153.1 inches long, 65.6

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GKN Driveline develops new e-drive system for PHEVs; starts production on global platform in 2019

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GKN has been advancing the development of eAxle technology since 2002 and has produced more than 300,000 units at its manufacturing facilities in Europe and Japan. The company was awarded Official Porsche Technology Partner status for its contribution to the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder program.

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GKN Driveline presents fully integrated compact eDrive system in Shanghai; less weight, lower cost, easier integration

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GKN said that the fully integrated design will enable advanced eDrive solutions to be supplied to OEMs at lower unit costs than today’s electric drivelines, paving the way for more affordable eDrive variants of mainstream vehicles. GKN has been advancing the development of eDrive technology since 2002.

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