Automobile equipment manufacturer, Linamar has introduced the new Agilit-e Hybrid Powertrain unit for hybrid all-wheel drive applications.
The Agilit-e has twin independent motors that generate an output of 75kW and run on the lithium-ion batteries, offering a range of 20 miles.
According to the company, the Agilit-e offers additional power that can be used to improve acceleration when required and can be fixed into standard two-wheel drive powertrain design to obtain an all-wheel drive hybrid system.
The integration of the front-wheel drive and electric rear-wheel drive enhances fuel economy, vehicle stability and performance, claims the company.
Linamar CTO Mark Stoddart said consumers increasingly want the safety of all-wheel drive, the fuel efficiency of a hybrid, and the power of an internal combustion engine.
"The Agilit-e Hybrid Power Unit answers all of those needs without sacrificing performance or adding significant costs," Stoddart added.
The company has equipped the Agilit-e hybrid power engine in a Cadillac SRX.
