An all-new electric-axle concept, which represents the world’s most advanced electrified driveline technology, was revealed last week by GKN (www.gkn.com) at the 67th Frankfurt International Motor Show.

GKN Driveline’s new ‘eTwinsterX’ system can be adapted to any vehicle type — front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The range of potential applications extends from entry-level electric city cars to plug-in hybrid luxury SUVs and fully electric all-wheel-drive hyper-cars.

The technologies within the eTwinsterX system also mean that it is the first eAxle in the world that has full off-road capabilities.

It offers three key advantages over conventional electric drivelines. Its coaxial format is significantly smaller than systems with equivalent power outputs, enabling easy integration into a multitude of vehicle platforms.

With a two-speed transmission to deliver the drive motor’s power, the system is also highly efficient, while torque-vectoring technology ensures vehicle stability, agility and safety.

Peter Moelgg, CEO of GKN Driveline’s AWD and eDrive business, said: “The new eTwinsterX axle is a combination of GKN Driveline technologies that will deliver unrivalled capabilities for the next generation of electric vehicles.

“It takes multiple award-winning elements from our driveline portfolio and applies the principles in a single electrified system.”