Daimler introduces Detroit ePowertrain
At the same time, the company announced a $US20 million investment in a manufacturing facility for the motors and componentsDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced the Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2.
The announcement is part of Daimler Trucks’ global platform strategy to establish a uniform basic architecture for its line-up of battery-electric vehicles around the globe.
Also included in today’s announcement are plans for a $20 million dollar investment in the Detroit manufacturing facility located in Detroit, Michigan, which will serve as the North American source of Detroit ePowertrain components.
“By utilising our Detroit ePowertrain to power the Freightliner eCascadia and eM2, we are giving Freightliner buyers the same level of confidence that comes with our conventionally-powered portfolio,” said Richard Howard, senior vice president sales and marketing, on-highway segment, DTNA.
Initially, the Detroit ePowertrain will offer an eAxle design operating at 400 volts and be offered in two variants suitable for a variety of commercial vehicle applications.
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The single motor design is rated at 180 horsepower, delivering maximum torque of up to 1150 lb-ft (1559Nm) of torque, while the dual motor design offers up to 360 horsepower and 2300 lb-ft (3118Nm) of torque. The Detroit ePowertrain will be mated to the choice of three battery offerings for the eCascadia and eM2, including a 210 kilowatt hour (kWh) version, a 315 kWh version, and a 475 kWh version.
Battery packs are comprised of arrays of lithium-Ion prismatic cells. In Detroit’s first ePowertrain offerings, the maximum range specifications will exceed 370km on a full charge for the medium-duty eM2 and 400km for the eCascadia prime mover.
“The combination of Freightliner and Detroit has been delivering an incredible experience to our valued customers for over four decades,” said Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility at DTNA. “An integrated ePowertrain from Detroit respects that legacy and moves us into a new era for the industry by improving operational efficiency while simultaneously eliminating tailpipe emissions.”
The Freightliner dealer network will continue to play an integral part in the future growth of both Detroit and eMobility by providing sales, support and service for the ever-expanding portfolio of Detroit engines, transmissions, axles, safety and connectivity technologies, and, now, ePowertrain systems and battery packs.
Initial production of the Detroit ePowertrain is expected to begin in late 2021. The start of production for both Freightliner models begins in 2022.
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