Advances drivetrain and metal-forming technologies for electrified mobility

Amsted Automotive has steadily built its reputation as a global leader in drivetrain innovation and advanced metal-forming.

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By uniting engineering breakthroughs with high-precision manufacturing, the company continues to enable automakers to meet the critical demands of electrification, hybridisation, and efficiency. Its latest technologies illustrate how drivetrain systems and metal-forming processes are not separate domains, but deeply interconnected disciplines that together determine the performance, reliability, and sustainability of modern vehicles.

DRIVETRAIN INNOVATION FOR AN ELECTRIFIED ERA

At the heart of Amsted’s recent advancements are disconnect systems designed to optimise energy use in electrified and hybrid powertrains. These modules address a longstanding challenge: how to provide the traction and torque of four-wheel drive without the constant efficiency penalties of parasitic drag.

• eAxle Disconnect Solution: This technology enables seamless switching between two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). By disengaging when AWD is not required, the system reduces drag losses and increases electric driving range by 5-8 percent. That gain, modest at first glance, is highly significant in the competitive EV and HEV landscape, where every percentage point translates into fewer batteries, lower costs, and extended consumer confidence.

• Electro-Mechanical Wheel-End Disconnect System: Developed in partnership with Amsted’s sister company ConMet, this heavy-duty application extends the disconnect principle to trucks and commercial vehicles. Its immediate torque release improves towing capacity, enhances safety during vehicle decking and transport, and contributes to greater fuel efficiency and all-electric driving range.

Both systems are engineered for fast, repeatable engagement, made possible by components that demand extreme precision. The value proposition is clear: drivetrain technology that delivers efficiency without compromising performance.