INMOTIVE IMPROVES EV RANGE AND ACCELERATION

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Autoline Exclusives features Inmotive, a Canadian company developing a two-speed transmission for electric vehicles. The technology, inspired by bicycle derailleurs, aims to improve both range and acceleration. Inmotive claims their system, utilizing a silent chain and a unique 'key segment' design, offers a smoother shift with no torque loss, a significant advantage for heavy-duty applications. While not currently targeting the aftermarket, Inmotive is engaging with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, aiming for integration into production vehicles within two to three years. They project a 7-8% range improvement on a WLTP cycle and highlight that their system allows electric motors to operate in their more efficient zones more often. The company emphasizes the simplicity of their three-post system with ball bearings, suggesting reliability and cost-effectiveness, especially as EV powertrains continue to decrease in price.