Punch Powertrain is Awarded for its Hybrid Transmission Solution

Last Monday the 3-rd ceremony of Automotive Innovation Awards (AIA) took place in the Netherlands. The Belgian company Punch Powertrain received an award in the "Technology" nomination for its innovative gearbox solution DT2. The award panel emphasized that the space-saving and modular structure of DT2 has a significant practical utility for automakers and end customers.

DT2 transmission

The AIA award is a major event dedicated to the auto sector innovations in Holland. The award is handed out in 3 main nominations. The professional jury estimates nominees on the following criteria: innovativeness, significance for mobility, economic viability, and practical application. The award was established in 2015 by major players in the Dutch auto business to intensify development of innovative solutions in the local auto sector and draw attention of authorities to this important development trend. The list of the award ceremony guests usually includes: manufacturing companies, suppliers, tech businesses, and representatives of public authorities.

The award-winning DT2 is an innovative transmission solution that integrates an assist hybrid unit. The economically viable DT2 gearbox is based on the dual clutch principle. Thanks to the modular design, this gearbox can be paired with different types of electric motors. Every application doesn’t need complex adjustment procedures, therefore by selecting the DT2 gearbox automakers have a room for maneuver in terms of design.

It also should be mentioned that not long ago the Belgian manufacturer of gearbox solutions entered into an agreement with the PSA Group for building the production facility specialized in manufacturing hybrid transmissions. Hybrid transmissions developed by Punch Powertrain will be produced for the French automaker starting from 2022. It is expected that the plant’s annual output capacity will reach 600 thousand units.