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Optimizes Premium Ride via Lightweighting, NVH, Durability, Efficiency
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive debuts three Driveline technologies engineered to meet the unique demands of EVs, as well as premium driving experiences across all propulsion types. These next-generation Driveline solutions emphasize long-term durability, optimized NVH performance and efficient, lightweight designs — helping automakers deliver quiet, responsive and premium driving experiences. Technologies include optimized Face Spline Axle, 8-Ball Joint and Premium Double Offset Joint. Additionally, Nexteer expands its Cross-Glide Joint portfolio of size variants.
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Face Spline Axle Technology Delivers Quiet Refinement & Easy Vehicle Integration: Nexteer's patented Face Spline Axle integrates seamlessly with Face Spline Hubs in the market, eliminates start-click noise and, in some cases, supports overall mass reduction — contributing to a premium driving experience
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8-Ball Joint Achieves Over 10 Percent Mass Reduction Via Design and Structural Optimization: Compared to 6-Ball Joints with same strength
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Premium Double Offset (DO) Joint Enhances Smooth Acceleration and Quiet Comfort: DO Joint with new manufacturing process for the outer race ball track and sphere diameter improves dimensional accuracy and consistency, enabling smoother acceleration and enhanced NVH under high-torque and large-angle conditions
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Expanded Cross-Glide Joint Sizes: A premium solution for rear applications; provides the highest power-density solution, including low mass, more compact, low lash, enhanced load-to-stroke efficiency and better NVH performance — ultimately delivering a smoother, quieter and more responsive driving experience
Delivering Real-World Value
Nexteer's latest Driveline solutions are compatible with all propulsion types — including internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. While effective across the board, these innovations are especially impactful in EVs, which demand higher torque handling, more refined NVH performance and lightweighting strategies to extend range and efficiency. The quiet nature of EVs also amplifies the importance of precision engineering to reduce perceptible vibration and sound.
Nexteer's Driveline technologies are validated globally and bring measurable benefits for both OEMs and drivers/passengers.
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High Durability: Engineered to handle elevated torque and regenerative braking loads with robust materials and designs built for long-term reliability
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NVH Optimization: Smooth, quiet operation enhances the driving experience — particularly in quiet EV cabins
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Efficient, Lightweight Design: Reduced mass supports better energy efficiency, improved handling and simplified integration across vehicle platforms
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Packaging Versatility: Suitable for front-, rear- and all-wheel drive applications in a wide variety of vehicle segments and across all propulsion types, including mixed-propulsion platforms