REV Powertrain Pioneer Wrightspeed Partners with AxleTech International to Meet Heavy-Duty Vehicle Market Demand

With the challenge of providing low-emission transportation, Wrightspeed has solved the problem of reducing emissions in heavy transportation with their first-in-kind innovation, the Route™ REV powertrain. Wrightspeed's complete powertrain system, featuring regenerative braking and a range-extending turbine generator, the Fulcrum™, enable heavy-duty electric vehicles to operate as efficiently as possible. Recently recognized as a 2016 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Wrightspeed will now leverage AxleTech's exceptional expertise in engineering and manufacturing to accelerate commercial deployment of its multimodal REV Route powertrain. Wrightspeed's GTD™ (Geared Traction Drive) pairs with a custom axle from AxleTech International, designed to accommodate Wrightspeed's super duty final drive gear. The custom axle-outfitted GTD unit will be featured in the Mack Trucks booth no. 2526 at the WasteExpo conference.

"Together AxleTech and Wrightspeed are providing spectacular technology to the market, and our partnership plays to our respective strengths," says Jason Gies, Business Development Manager at AxleTech.

The announcement comes as Wrightspeed rapidly expands its supply chain team, bringing on experts with experience at Tesla Motors, Ford, Cummins, and others to meet strong demand for new powertrain technology. Wrightspeed is scaling its operations to meet international interest, including from the largest operator of urban bus services in New Zealand, NZB, as well as continuing its work with Sonoma County recycling leader, The Ratto Group.

"Our strategy at Wrightspeed leverages world-class suppliers for components that we've designed and specified for our integrated powertrain technology," said Ian Wright, CEO and founder of Wrightspeed. "AxleTech is a proven leader in developing axles for vehicles with the most challenging drive cycles in the world, and, in partnering with them, we get proven quality components and manufacturing expertise, while keeping our team focused on innovation."

About AxleTech

AxleTech International, based in Troy, Michigan, is a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty and specialty vehicle drivetrain systems and components to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for commercial and defense customers around the world. The company has manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities in Troy, Michigan, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Chicago, Illinois, Saint-Étienne, France, Osasco, Brazil, and Pune, India. For more information about AxleTech, please visit www.axletech.com.

About Wrightspeed

Wrightspeed Inc. is the leading manufacturer of range-extended electric vehicle powertrains for heavy-duty applications. Built on a tradition of quality systems engineering, Wrightspeed's powertrains are the next step in the evolution of vehicle propulsion. Its flagship product, the ROUTE™, was designed to transcend commercial vehicle efficiency and performance, providing unlimited range and dramatically reduced fuel costs. Located in the touted Bay Area transportation hub, Wrightspeed was founded by Ian Wright, co-founder of Tesla Motors. For more information about Wrightspeed visit: http://wrightspeed.com/ and follow us on Twitter at @GOWrightspeed.

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SOURCE Wrightspeed, Inc.

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