DETROIT, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle
& Manufacturing's Electric Drive technology powers the
all-electric Baojun E300 Plus from SAIC-GM-Wuling. The new 4-seat
minicar went on sale recently in China.
The E300 Plus is powered by a 40 kW Electric Drive Unit
manufactured at Liuzhou AAM Automotive Driveline System Co., Ltd.
in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in the
state-level economic development zone of East Liuzhou, in the
Guangxi Province.
"This is AAM's third Electric Drive program, our first in
China and our first on a compact,
value-brand small passenger car," said David C. Dauch, AAM Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. "We will continue to see global electric vehicle demand
and will support this growth with our compact, quiet and efficient
drive technology."
Electric Drive by AAM is a suite of innovative electric
propulsion solutions suitable for all hybrid and battery electric
vehicle segments from value-oriented mini vehicles to
high-performance luxury crossovers. The systems leverage AAM's
extensive experience in the design, analysis and processing of
geared mechanical systems to engineer compact, quiet and efficient
drive units that meet the most demanding customer requirements.
Liuzhou AAM is a joint venture between AAM and Liuzhou Wuling
Automobile Industry Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangxi Automobile
Group Co., Ltd.
Liuzhou AAM manufactures electric drive units, independent rear
axles and driveheads to meet the needs of the fast-growing segments
of multi-purpose vehicles and crossovers including vans, mini vans
and sport utility vehicles.
About AAM
AAM (NYSE: AXL) delivers POWER that moves the world. As a
leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, AAM designs, engineers
and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies that are
making the next generation of vehicles smarter, lighter, safer and
more efficient. Headquartered in Detroit, AAM has approximately 20,000
associates operating at nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries to
support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus
on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership. To
learn more, visit aam.com.
CONTACT: Andrea Knapp,
andrea.knapp@aam.com
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