Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain are negotiating terms for a joint venture agreement for the group's future electrified transmissions.
The intention is to sign a joint venture agreement, named "Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions", to produce the future generation of the electrified transmissions (e-DCT) for PSA, starting in 2022.
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PSA says the revolutionary e-DCT gearbox with a 48V configuration, will equip Groupe PSA's future mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV).
It also says the gearbox will save up to 15% fuel consumption and reduce emissions in the city thanks to the use of ZEV mode in heavy traffic conditions. It is claimed the e-DCT technology will 'set the benchmark for dual-clutch transmissions in the passenger car and light commercial vehicle segments'.
The electrified dual clutch transmission will be:
- Designed and developed in Punch Powertrain research centers in Belgium and the Netherlands
- Manufactured at Groupe PSA's plant in Metz (Greater East Region), chosen for its cost-efficiency and recognized for its expertise in gearbox production.
The Metz plant will have an annual production capacity of 600,000 e-DCTs. In preparation for production, Punch Powertrain will carry out industrialisation and design of the production line.
The future JV, Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions – important locations:
- Headquarters: Metz (Greater East Region) France
- R&D facilities: Punch Powertrain in Belgium and Netherlands
- Production facilites: Groupe PSA – Metz (Moselle) France
PSA says the closing of the transaction remains subject to antitrust clearance and employee representative consultation.
See also: Punch Powertrain on a rapid growth track
