Remy's Electric Motor Division has signed a long term agreement with VIA Motors to deliver powertrains for its Extended-Range Electric Vehicle(eREV).
VIA Motors CEO Kraig Higginson said the company plans to ramp up production over the next three years to satisfy demand for clean,fuel-efficient full-size trucks and SUVs.
"We are looking forward to Remy providing a 300 kW Traction Motor and a 150 kW Generator which,when matched with our own inverter,provides a ground breaking powertrain for our vehicle,"Higginson said.
VIA's extended range electric vehicle line up includes electric trucks,vans and SUVs known as VTRUX,which are powered by eREV powertrain.
According to VIA,the eREV powertrain,incorporating Remy's HVH motor,will allow the VTRUX to drive for about 40 miles in a full electric near zero emission mode and deliver an equivalent 100mpg.
Remy said that its HVH electric motor platform has been equipped in over 100,000 vehicles all over the world.
