Alex Schey, chief commercial officer for electrification at Allison Transmission, points out that the development of e-axles is helping spur the market entry of higher performing and more efficient electric vehicles. “The combination of improved packaging and lower weight also supports OEMs who need to employ large battery packs without compromising on cargo space or load capacity,” he says. “Newer e-axles can utilize fully integrated electric motors, improving performance, efficiency and cooling while reducing the impact on packaging flexibility.”
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