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Inmotive Inc. announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huanyan DriveTech (Jiaxing) Research Institute Co., Ltd. (SHR), a fully owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Shuanghuan Driveline Co., Ltd. (SHGG).
The MOU establishes a framework to evaluate localized production of gear and differential components—and assess feasibility for complete Electric Drive Unit (EDU) assembly—for a confidential targeted vehicle program. The collaboration centers on manufacturing to Inmotive specifications and evaluating the best cooperation model for volume production.
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Building on the collaboration first announced in late 2024, The initiative targets the delivery of a complete powertrain solution by summer 2026, positioning the partners to support OEMs seeking efficient, cost-effective electrified vehicle platforms in the fast-growing micro-mobility sector.
“Expanding our collaboration with Bando into the 2W segment represents an exciting evolution of our shared vision,” said Paul Bottero, CEO of Inmotive. “We believe this project will showcase how the Ingear transmission can reshape the economics and experience of electric mobility.”
Ingear has an engineering elegance that really sets it above the ICE-age gear.
A key feature of Ingear’s technology is the use of a chain drive on the secondary reduction instead of a gear mesh. This choice yields several technical advantages that improve efficiency, noise/vibration/harshness, and even allows reductions in manufacturing complexity and cost.
Inmotive’s Latest Industry Collaboration will Accelerate the Future of Ultra High Efficency EVs
Global trade has entered a new era of strategic uncertainty— shaped by shifting alliances, policy changes, and increasing scrutiny around critical materials. For the automotive industry, these dynamics have elevated supply chain resilience from a back-office concern to a boardroom priority. Tariffs, export controls, and changing eligibility criteria under regulations like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) or EU Battery Regulation are no longer occasional disruptions—they’re recurring variables in a decentralized trade environment. In this new reality, OEMs must move beyond designing for cost efficiency alone and embrace strategies that build flexibility, reduce exposure, and future-proof operations.
Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating at a record pace – nearly 14 million EVs were sold in 2023 (about 18% of all new cars). As the industry scales, automakers face intense pressure to improve range and performance while driving costs down. One often-overlooked opportunity is the transmission: most EVs use a simple single-speed gearbox today, but this “one-size-fits-all” approach forces compromises between acceleration, top speed, and efficiency. Ingear addresses three major gaps in legacy ICE-Age multispeed transmissions…
Strategic Industry Collaboration will Accelerate the Future of Multi-Speed EV Transmissions
For decades, transmissions had been an unquestioned part of automotive design—until electric vehicles came along. With their instant torque and simplified drivetrains, EVs seem to operate well without the multispeed transmissions from the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) age. However, look back at the early days of the automobile and the development of the first transmissions and you’ll see a landscape that mirrors where EVs are today.
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The greement aims to accelerate the adoption of Inmotive’s Ingear in two- and three-wheel applications
“Our vision is simple: enable the production of electric vehicles that don’t break the bank” - Paul Bottero, CEO of Inmotive.
Expanded program looks to determine cost-effective mass manufacturing methods for the two-speed EV transmission
Expanded program looks to determine cost-effective mass manufacturing methods for the two-speed EV transmission
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