GKN says it has produced the industry’s first two-speed eAxle, with the technology entering production on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car.

“GKN’s customers aren’t just looking to make their next car more efficient; they want to create new driving experiences,” said GKN Automotive CEO, Andrew Reynolds-Smith.

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“Our expertise in driveline efficiency, torque vectoring and electric drive systems is enabling automakers to connect drivers to the road in new ways.

“We are developing the systems that are helping bring a new generation of electric drive vehicles to life.”