REE Automotive and Cascadia Motion, a subsidiary of BorgWarner, have announced a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding outlining joint development, manufacturing and commercialization of a new-generation electric drive unit (EDU) designed for EV original OEMs.
The compact EDU will integrate REEcorner technology with Cascadia Motion’s iM-125 inverter-motor module, targeting global availability as an off-the-shelf product for electrification programs. The EDU supports permanent magnet motors operating at 400 volts, with specified peak torque of 3,000 Newton-meters at gearbox output for 30 seconds, peak power of 100 kilowatts, maximum speed of 835 revolutions per minute, continuous torque of 2,150 Newton-meters and continuous power of 57 kilowatts. The unit employs a 19.17 gear ratio, water-glycol cooling (eight liters per minute at 65°C), and weighs 54 kilograms.
The product is expected to address the increasing demand for cross-platform, compact EDUs that enable higher functional safety, with support for ASIL-D certifications. The design is intended to simplify integration and reduce development times for OEMs by supporting secure, stable over-the-air updates and pairing with REE’s vehicle control units.
REE also reports plans to provide Cascadia Motion access to its existing assembly line, tooling, inventories and supplier network to expedite manufacturing, pending final agreements. In addition to the EDU, both companies plan to assess OEM demand for complete software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, based on REE’s zonal architecture that centralizes vehicle electronic control, supports modularity and redundancy and helps reduce on-vehicle wiring.
“Integrating Cascadia Motion’s iM-125 drive unit with REEcorner technology bolsters our portfolio of off-the-shelf electric drive solutions, providing our customers with even more flexibility in their electrification programs,” said Joseph McHenry, General Manager of BorgWarner Portland and the Cascadia Motion brand. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering innovative, ready-to-integrate drive units that help OEMs reduce development time and streamline vehicle launch.”
Source: REE Automotive
