OEMs are moving beyond simple motor substitution and are re engineering the full propulsion stack. The electric vehicle axle is becoming a strategic anchor for next generation city buses and light commercial EVs, consolidating motor, gearbox, and differential into a single high value module.
The C1400K electric axle demonstrates the shift. Its dual permanent magnet synchronous motors deliver two hundred forty kW peak output with precision oil cooling that stabilizes torque under high frequency stop and go cycles. This integrated thermal approach drives higher power density and operational resilience, two core KPIs for urban duty cycles.
Its compact configuration removes the need for a central driveshaft, unlocking floorplan flexibility and enabling OEMs to scale modular EV chassis designs. The resulting packaging efficiency expands battery space and simplifies upstream engineering workflows.
Integrated electronic controls activate real time torque vectoring, enhancing stability, minimizing tire wear, and reducing cabin noise. These improvements are especially material in city bus applications where tight routing and high load variation define performance expectations.
As OEMs accelerate long horizon electrification strategies, the electric axle is emerging as a foundational technology layer. It supports energy efficiency gains, lowers lifecycle costs, and standardizes production processes across global bus and LCV platforms.
