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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Seven Technologies Tailored to Unique Demands of EVs

- Enhances Durability, Efficiency & Optimizes NVH Performance

Nexteer Automotive(http://www.nexteer.com/news-releases/), a leader in

intuitive motion control, continues expanding its Driveline portfolio with new

Halfshaft technologies that are tailored to meet the unique demands of electric

vehicles (EVs).

Nexteer's Halfshaft technologies solve EV challenges by enhancing durability

and efficiency while optimizing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)

performance and low mass.

Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, EV architectures utilize

Electric Drive Units (EDUs) integrated into the front axle for front wheel

drive (FWD), the rear axle for rear wheel drive (RWD) or both for all wheel

drive operation (AWD). While ICE vehicles often used a variety of Driveline

technologies, EVs rely on Halfshafts for the critical task of transmitting

torque from the EDU's to the wheels.

"The global automotive industry's commitment to electrification continues to

increase, and Nexteer's Driveline innovations help overcome automakers' EV

challenges so they can create comfortable and durable electric vehicles to

achieve consumer preferences across global markets," said Robin Milavec, Senior

Vice President, Executive Board Director, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Nexteer Automotive. "Our vast experience with

Driveline and our commitment to relentless innovation make Nexteer a preferred

technology partner as OEM customers work to meet the unique needs of EVs."

Nexteer's Driveline technologies include:

- Parametric Trunnion Tripot: Increases durability life by 100%, which enables

the use of smaller, lighter joints.

- TriGlide Shudderless Tripot: Achieves industry-leading NVH performance for a

shudderless tripot.

- Ball Spline Axle Halfshaft: A unique Halfshaft solution that provides

expanded plunge / angle capabilities, expanded durability and unmatched NVH

performance even at ultra-high operating angles.

- Monobloc Tubular Shaft: Enables lower mass and increased torsional stiffness

for RWD and FWD ICE and EV applications with one-piece tubular axle shafts.

- CrossGlide 8-Ball Plunging Joint: Provides ideal NVH characteristics, lower

mass and smaller package size for RWD EV applications.

- High Efficiency Fixed Center 8-Ball Joint: Delivers a 50% reduction in

mechanical efficiency loss in the Driveline while providing a reduced package

size and reduced mass for FWD, RWD and AWD EV applications.

- 52 Degree CV Joint: Expands capability of standard undercut free (UF) style

outboard (OB) joint to 52 degrees.

"Nexteer's portfolio of Halfshaft technologies are essential to transferring

and controlling power from an EV's Drive Unit to its wheels – providing a

smooth ride, increasing control and limiting disturbances for drivers and

passengers. We are proud to support automakers as they drive toward a more

electric future," said Milavec.

ABOUT NEXTEER

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316), a global leader in intuitive motion control, is a

multi-billion dollar global steering and driveline business delivering electric

and hydraulic power steering systems, steering columns, driveline systems, as

well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving

enabling technologies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company

has 27 manufacturing plants, four technical and software centers and 13

customer service centers strategically located in North and South America,

Europe, Asia and Africa. The company serves more than 60 customers in every

major region of the world including BMW, Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW,

as well as automakers in India and China. www.nexteer.com

Links to Nexteer Media Center (https://www.nexteer.com/media-center/) and

Driveline Images(https://nexteer.canto.com/s/TGOA9?viewIndex=0)

Source: Nexteer