REE Automotive (REE) and Iochpe-Maxion, a leading producer of automotive structural components in the Americas, have announced a partnership to co-develop and manufacture an exclusive wheel design and chassis solution for REE’s corner modules and electric vehicle platform.
The REEcorner integrates all drivetrain, powertrain, suspension and steering components into the arch of the wheel, enabling a completely flat and modular electric chassis. The REE platform provides customers full design freedom to create a broad range of EV and autonomous vehicles.
Tali Miller Levin, Vice President, Corporate Development, REE, says: “Partnering with Maxion was the clear choice for us given its advanced technical capabilities and global presence. We are delighted to add Maxion to our exclusive production network of top Tier 1 partners, which fortifies the market leadership of REE by leveraging Maxion’s existing wheel and chassis capabilities for our REEboard production demands.”
Dr. Saul Reichman, Head of Maxion Advanced Technologies and Global Director, Innovation & Corporate Venturing, Maxion Wheels, adds: “Our work with REE to innovate a new type of wheel and chassis creates the opportunity to further diversify both our product portfolio and customer base. Since the inauguration last year of Maxion Advanced Technologies, an innovation initiative searching for adjacent and disruptive automotive-related new business opportunities, our team has been actively seeking innovative endeavors where we can apply our wheel and chassis expertise to new mobility EV applications.”
Iochpe-Maxion is a world leader in the production of automotive wheels and a leading producer of automotive structural components in the Americas. The company has 33 manufacturing plants located in 14 countries and approximately 15,000 employees,
