Inmotive and Huanyan DriveTech (SHR) sign MOU for Ingear™ component manufacturing
The MOU explores gear and differential supply, and potential EDU assembly, aligned to Inmotive’s region-by-region licensing and supply strategy.
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Toronto, Canada — Inmotive Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huanyan DriveTech (Jiaxing) Research Institute Co., Ltd. (“Shuanghuan Research” or “SHR”), a fully owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Shuanghuan Driveline Co., Ltd. (“Shuanghuan Gears Group” or “SHGG”). The MOU establishes a framework to evaluate localized production of gear and differential components—and assesses feasibility for the Ingear transmission assembly—for a confidential targeted vehicle program. The two companies are collaborating on manufacturing to Inmotive’s specifications and evaluating the best cooperation model for volume production.
This announcement supports Inmotive’s global model: license the Ingear™ technology and build where vehicles are sold. The approach pairs regional manufacturing partners and programs, strengthening cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and regional compliance.
“This MOU enables a structured evaluation of a China-market manufacturing path for an OEM customer. The goal is a flexible, region-appropriate route to production that preserves Ingear’s efficiency, shift quality, and system-level cost advantages for OEMs.” said Eric Wang, VP, Applications at Inmotive.
“SHR is excited to assess manufacturability of gears and differentials to Inmotive’s specifications and evaluate feasibility for Ingear transmission assembly, leveraging SHGG’s unique manufacturing experience and capabilities.” said Rong Zhang, Director of SHR & Group VP of SHGG.
The targeted program under evaluation targets a start of production in late 2026 with a planned annual volume ramp thereafter. Inmotive and SHR are evaluating future definitive agreements following successful evaluations under this MOU.
About Inmotive Inc.
Inmotive is a pioneering developer of ultra-efficient multi-speed powertrains for electric vehicles. The company’s flagship product, the Ingear™ transmission, delivers superior efficiency and performance for a wide range of EV applications. Committed to advancing sustainable mobility, Inmotive partners with leading manufacturers to redefine what’s possible in electric and alternative energy transportation.
About Huanyan DriveTech (SHR)
Huanyan DriveTech (Jiaxing) Research Institute Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Shuanghuan Driveline Co., Ltd. (SHGG). Zhejiang Shuanghuan Driveline Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 002472) is a leading global manufacturer of gear components, dedicated to "driving the transition in the gear industry" and providing high-speed, low-noise, safe, and sustainable products for global mechanical transmission systems. SHR focuses on innovation of gears and driveline technologies in research, engineering, software, testing, and manufacturing, including gear development and system integration programs for automotive applications.
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