Detroit’s American Axle to Supply e-Beam Axles for Electric Commercial Vehicle

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. (AAM), a global Tier 1 automotive supplier of driveline and metal forming technologies in Detroit, has announced a collaboration with electric vehicle technology company EKA Mobility to supply e-Beam axles for the company’s 2.5-ton battery electric commercial vehicle.
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EKA Mobility, makers of the EKA 9 electric bus (pictured), will use AAM's e-Beam axles in its new 2.5-ton battery electric commercial vehicle. // Courtesy of EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility, makers of the EKA 9 electric bus (pictured), will use AAM’s e-Beam axles in its new 2.5-ton battery electric commercial vehicle. // Courtesy of EKA Mobility

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. (AAM), a global Tier 1 automotive supplier of driveline and metal forming technologies in Detroit, has announced a collaboration with electric vehicle technology company EKA Mobility to supply e-Beam axles for the company’s 2.5-ton battery electric commercial vehicle.

EKA Mobility is a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, one of India’s largest integrated commercial vehicle seating, interiors, and specialty vehicles company.

“We are delighted to collaborate with AAM as one of our key partners in bringing our new energy commercial electric vehicles to market,” says Sudhir Mehta, chairman of EKA and Pinnacle Industries Limited. “Together with AAM’s extensive knowledge, presence, and leadership in the global automotive markets, we look forward to bringing zero-emission mobility solutions globally.”

The collaboration will enhance EKA’s battery-electric commercial vehicle portfolio by using AAM’s industry-leading components and technologies. The partnership will accelerate development of efficient, sustainable, reliable, and profitable electric light commercial vehicles globally, and will extend EKA’s soon-to-be-launched 2.5-ton small commercial vehicle.

“AAM continues to grow our electric propulsion business with strategic opportunities in new markets with new customers like EKA,” says David C. Dauch, chairman and CEO of AAM. “AAM’s goal is to be a key OEM partner in electric propulsion from components to full systems. This collaboration is another example of how AAM is helping its global customers transition to an electric future.”

Mehta adds that EKA is committed to choosing the most advanced technologies to extend product life, making vehicles even more sustainable and valuable. “AAM is producing some of the best technology in electric mobility, and this partnership is a step toward our shared vision of cleaner, sustainable, and efficient mobility,” he says.

EKA Mobility recently launched its 9-meter electric bus that provides a solid platform for sustainable and efficient public transport in cities around the world, along with reliable and profitable operations for customers.

The product, completely designed and manufactured in India, received the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) certification from ARAI. The first vehicles will be on roads soon. The company also plans to launch a range of light commercial vehicles that will offer a 50 percent reduction in the total cost of ownership.

To learn more about AAM’s e-Beam axles and full electric drive technology portfolio, click here.