Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Astemo Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) announced that they have developed the Direct Electrified Wheel: a compact, lightweight direct-drive system for EVs that combines the motor, inverter, and brake into a single unit that can be installed inside a wheel. The new motor transmits the high drive force necessary to run an EV (electric vehicle) directly to the wheels, and its lightweight design achieves a world-class 2.5 kW/kg power density, which significantly limits the weight increase traditionally associated with in-wheel units. Moreover, adopting an in-wheel unit does not require a substantial change to the existing configuration of the suspension and other components. Driveshafts and other indirect mechanisms have been eliminated, allowing motor power to be applied directly to EV operation. This reduces energy loss by 30% compared to existing EVs and that contributes to increasing the range. (From a press release dated September 30, 2021)
Drive Shaft
Who Supplies Whom information by OEM region
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Region |
Maker |
Model |
Model year |
Supplier |
Products |
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| ASEAN・India・Korea | KIA | EV9 (Korea) | 2022 |
Hyundai WIA Corporation (Formerly WIA Corporation) |
Constant velocity joint |
| ASEAN・India・Korea | GM | Chevrolet Spark (Korea) | 2021 |
Hyundai WIA Corporation (Formerly WIA Corporation) |
Constant velocity joint |
| ASEAN・India・Korea | GM | Chevrolet Spark (Korea) | 2021 |
Hyundai WIA Corporation (Formerly WIA Corporation) |
Outboard Joint for CV joint |
| Americas | Honda | HR-V (Mexico) | 2022 |
NTN Corporation |
Rear half shaft |
| Americas | Volkswagen | Taos (Mexico) | 2022 |
Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. |
Half shaft |
| Americas | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz GLS (USA) | 2021 |
GKN Driveline North America, Inc. |
Front side shaft |
| China | Dongfeng Nissan | Nissan Sylphy (China) | 2021 |
Guangzhou NTN-Yulon Drivertrain |
Drive shaft(1.6L)(CVT) |
| China | GAC Toyota | Toyota Camry (FF) (China) | 2021 |
JTEKT Automotive (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. |
Drive shaft(2.0L)(10CVT) |
| China | Dongfeng Nissan | Infiniti QX50 (China) | 2020 |
GKN Automotive Limited |
Drive shaft |
| Europe | Volkswagen | ID.5 (Germany) | 2022 |
Hirschvogel Automotive Group (Hirschvogel Holding GmbH) |
Drive shaft |
| Europe | Audi | A3 Sportback (Germany) | 2021 |
Sueddeutsche Gelenkscheibenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG |
Drive shaft coupling |
| Europe | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan (Germany) | 2021 |
Hirschvogel Automotive Group (Hirschvogel Holding GmbH) |
Drive shaft |
| Japan | Daihatsu | Altis Hybrid | 2020 |
Hikari Seiko Co., Ltd. |
Intermediate drive shaft |
| Japan | Daihatsu | Cast Activa | 2020 |
JTEKT Corporation |
Drive shaft |
| Japan | Daihatsu | Cast Sport | 2020 |
JTEKT Corporation |
Drive shaft |
Search Results 406results
| Supplier Name | Address | Major Parts Suppliers Reports | Country |
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| American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. | One Dauch Drive, Detroit, MI 48211-1198, USA | Major Parts Suppliers |
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| Anand Automotive Limited | 1 Sri Aurobindo Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016, India | Major Parts Suppliers |
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| BorgWarner Inc. | 3850 Hamlin Rd, Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326, USA | Major Parts Suppliers |
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| Dana Incorporated (Formerly Dana Holding Corporation) | 3939 Technology Drive, Maumee, OH 43537, USA | Major Parts Suppliers |
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| Eaton Corporation plc | 1000 Eaton Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio, 44122 USA | Major Parts Suppliers |
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In its annual report for FY 2020-21, JTEKT India Limited announced that it is developing a collapsible extension shaft on pinion for R&P HPS gear. The concept is developed and proto samples are under bench testing and vehicle trial. The development of sliding sleeve for “Resin Type of Intermediate Shaft” design for commercial EPS application is in process. JTEKT is also developing multi-plate friction mechanism for manual steering column for increasing the tilt retention, tilt-telescopic steering column for heavy commercial vehicle, drive shaft and CEPS structure for commercial vehicles. During the year, it has developed resin coated sliding intermediate Shaft for commercial vehicle segment and angle sensor by developing mounting arrangement on manual steering system. (Based on JTEKT India annual report for FY 2020-21)
Wanxiang Qianchao Co., Ltd. (Wanxiang Qianchao) announced that its subsidiary Wanxiang Qianchao Transmission Shaft Co., Ltd. has started production of high-speed ball cage driveshafts for a van model manufactured by the Russian company GAZ International LL (GAZ). The annual production value is expected to be CNY 35 million. (From a press release dated August 27, 2021)