The platform in question integrates the lithium-ion battery pack directly into the REE chassis backbone, effectively the floor. REE Automotive views this integration as highly promising, offering unmatched design flexibility for chassis purchasers. By being flat, modular, and scalable, the platform caters to various automotive applications, including cars, SUVs, MUVs, last-mile delivery vehicles, and heavy-duty EV logistics. Additionally, REE foresees its adaptability for autonomous vehicles and Robo taxis.
This scalable e-mobility platform not only accommodates the lithium-ion battery pack but also introduces the patented REEcorner architecture. REEcorner integrates electric motors, steering, braking, and suspension systems within each wheel, resulting in a completely flat chassis. This innovative setup enhances modularity, performance, and safety, fundamentally reshaping suspension systems previously tailored for internal combustion engine vehicles.
Collaborating with KYB Corporation, a renowned suspension manufacturer, REE aims to engineer a suspension subsystem aligning with tomorrow’s mobility requirements. With KYB’s expertise in advanced suspension systems, this partnership is set to bolster REE Automotive’s visionary EV initiatives. Kazunori Masumoto, General Manager of Engineering Headquarters at KYB Automotive Component Business Division, expressed enthusiasm for this collaboration, recognizing the potential to support the evolving mobility ecosystem.
