Photo: Punch Powertrain
Racing to join an increasing number of carmakers bent on releasing an army of electric vehicles in the coming years, French auto group PSA announced last week its cars from this segment will be using a Punch Powertrain transmission.
Specifically, the French have selected the electrified Dual Clutch Transmission called hybrid DT2 for the range of mild hybrids equipped with a 48V motor. The choice has been made because a dual-clutch transmission has fewer components, thus being more compact and lighter than conventional ones.
“In addition, it delivers outstanding performance and a very favorable fuel economy at a competitive cost,” said PSA in a statement.
“The next generation of this design, with a 48V motor configuration, will be installed by Groupe PSA in its vehicles.”
Punch Powertrain was established in 1972 as a subsidiary of DAF. It provides transmission for a number of automotive companies, mostly Chinese and none the size of PSA.
The efforts being made by PSA to electrify its range became obvious in April, when the company announced the creation of the Low Emission Vehicles Business Unit. This division will be in charge with defining the electric strategy of the group.
PSA is one of the few carmaker which haven’t specifically said what cars will be electrified first. DS, the group’s luxury division, announced at the beginning of May that from 2025 all of its cars will have an electrified version.
In all, there are rumors there will be 40 different electrified models. The PSA Group includes the Peugeot, Citroen and Opel brands.
The rollout will be supported by the return of the PSA brand to one of the world’s largest auto markets, the United States.
In January, PSA announced Atlanta had been chosen as the location for its future American headquarters. Small steps would see the French make a comeback in North America in 10 years’ time, but meetings with dealers will begin as soon as this year.
“In addition, it delivers outstanding performance and a very favorable fuel economy at a competitive cost,” said PSA in a statement.
“The next generation of this design, with a 48V motor configuration, will be installed by Groupe PSA in its vehicles.”
Punch Powertrain was established in 1972 as a subsidiary of DAF. It provides transmission for a number of automotive companies, mostly Chinese and none the size of PSA.
The efforts being made by PSA to electrify its range became obvious in April, when the company announced the creation of the Low Emission Vehicles Business Unit. This division will be in charge with defining the electric strategy of the group.
PSA is one of the few carmaker which haven’t specifically said what cars will be electrified first. DS, the group’s luxury division, announced at the beginning of May that from 2025 all of its cars will have an electrified version.
In all, there are rumors there will be 40 different electrified models. The PSA Group includes the Peugeot, Citroen and Opel brands.
The rollout will be supported by the return of the PSA brand to one of the world’s largest auto markets, the United States.
In January, PSA announced Atlanta had been chosen as the location for its future American headquarters. Small steps would see the French make a comeback in North America in 10 years’ time, but meetings with dealers will begin as soon as this year.
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