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Expanded All-Electric Drivetrain Kit Offerings

04 July 2017

The EDI PowerDrive™ solution portfolio developed by Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (Mipitas, CA) now includes EDI PowerDrive™ replaces the stock transmission and performs as an all-in-one drivetrain that can function in two hybrid or two pure electric modes. Image credit: Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.EDI PowerDrive™ replaces the stock transmission and performs as an all-in-one drivetrain that can function in two hybrid or two pure electric modes. Image credit: Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.additional models of all-electric drivetrains and full vehicle electrification kits for commercial vehicles spanning class 4 through 8. The PowerDrive EV™ portfolio systems are offered as electrification kits with corresponding developer support programs for vehicle manufacturers moving to rapidly and cost-effectively bring an electric vehicle offering to the market.

Electrification kits include a high-efficiency drivetrain (EDI PowerDrive), vehicle control and telematics software (EDI PowerSuite), balance of vehicle electrification accessories and the training and support infrastructure to enable OEMs to drive quicker time to market in offering commercial EV vehicles. OEMs can also further customize their vehicle solutions with EDI’s Electric Power Export (Power2E) option — the capability to export a range of power directly from the vehicle for use in disaster recovery, jobsite maintenance, tool operation and other applications.

EDI PowerDrive systems have previously been integrated onto numerous OEM platforms in both the U.S. and China for applications, including work trucks, city and highway buses, port trucks, cement mixers, logistics trucks, step vans, pickups and SUVs.



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