KYB & REE Automotive partner on next-generation modular EV Platform
21 May 2020
EV platform company p and KYB Corporation (KYB), one of the world’s largest suppliers of suspensions, announced a strategic partnership to develop suspension capabilities for future electric vehicle (EV) platforms.
Automotive Tier 1 supplier KYB’s semi-active and active suspension systems will boost REE’s next-generation EV platform, which delivers complete design freedom and cost-effective, scalable solutions in e-mobility.
REE’s partnership with KYB further expands REE’s global manufacturing capabilities. It also ignites a new level of suspension technology within the REEcorner architecture solution, which integrates all drivetrain vehicle components (steering, braking, suspension, e-motor) into the wheel.
The REEcorner combines with the REEboard—a completely flat platform—allowing complete freedom of design, improved performance and safety, and modular applications for any vehicle type.
The KYB-REE partnership marks the first time KYB has formally collaborated on EV platforms with a technology company.
You don't need all that expensive technical complication . What's needed is a simple straightforward inexpensive chassis that will allow for building EVs we all can afford. An EV around $20,000, without incentives, would do it. $40,000 EVs don't make sense and are acually holding back the transition to clean energy. Where is that model T?
Posted by: Lad | 21 May 2020 at 07:53 PM
I agree the affordable EV is not here yet, it can be if the economics are worked out. With small margins volume is key, EVs have not shown huge volume demand...yet.
Posted by: SJC_1 | 21 May 2020 at 10:04 PM