DENSO, AISIN, BluE Develop Two-Motor Hybrid Drive Module for New Jeep Cherokee
Three Japanese suppliers jointly developed a two-motor hybrid drive module that is now installed in Stellantis' new Jeep Cherokee, boosting off-road performance and fuel efficiency.
What Happened
DENSO, AISIN, and BluE Corporation jointly developed a new Two-Motor Hybrid Drive Module that has been installed in Stellantis' new Jeep Cherokee. The three companies announced the development, highlighting the module's contribution to the vehicle's off-road capability and fuel efficiency. The module combines a high-efficiency, high-torque transaxle with optimized control of the motor and a boost converter that increases voltage.
The technology is designed to deliver the exceptional off-road capability and outstanding fuel efficiency that the Jeep brand is known for. By increasing voltage through the boost converter, the system optimizes the electric motor's performance. This hybrid system marks a step forward in electrifying SUVs.
- Transaxle and motors: AISIN North Carolina Corporation
- Inverter: DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc.
Looking ahead, the three companies say they will continue to leverage their strengths and expertise to deliver high-value technologies and products. Through broader adoption of BluE Nexus products across electric vehicles, BluE aims to contribute to a carbon-neutral society. The announcement positions the module as a key part of expanding hybrid electric vehicles in the North American market.
Why this matters
This collaboration brings a hybrid electric powertrain to an iconic SUV, combining electric motors with a gasoline engine for better fuel economy without sacrificing off-road strength. Making the module's components in North Carolina and Tennessee supports the growth of hybrid vehicles in the North American market and creates local manufacturing involvement. For beginners, it shows that suppliers often create the critical technology that goes into vehicle…
Terms in This Story
- Transaxle
- A single unit that combines the transmission and axle, common in front-wheel-drive and hybrid vehicles.
- Boost converter
- An electronic device that increases the voltage of an electrical power source to a higher level.
- Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)
- A vehicle with both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor that is recharged by regenerative braking and the engine.
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