Garrett Motion: Garrett Motion Inc. and Shaanxi Hande Axle Co., Ltd. Sign Strategic Partnership, Including Series Production Award to Accelerate Electrification of Heavy-Duty Trucks with Advanced E-Axle Systems

Garrett Motion Inc. and Shaanxi Hande Axle Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement, including a series production award, to co-develop and manufacture advanced electric beam axle systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks. The signing took place at the Shanghai Auto Show--China's platform for mobility innovation--marking a significant milestone in the electrification of commercial transport. Right after signing: Mr. Olivier Rabiller (President and CEO of Garrett) and Mr. Zhanchao Wang (General Manager of HanDe) are shaking hands. Alongside them: Mrs. Jessica Zhang (Vice-President and General Manager of China for Garrett Motion) and Mr. Weiqi Ding (Deputy General Manager of HanDe). Garrett is pioneering high-speed electric motors combined with fully in-house developed inverter technology for commercial vehicles--delivering breakthrough reductions in size and weight versus current industry benchmarks. For fleets, this translates into significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) through reduced energy use, lower maintenance, and improved drivability due to less unsprung mass. The system is engineered to minimize the use of rare earths and critical minerals, supporting more sustainable sourcing. Scalable and production-ready, the Garrett E-powertrain solution for commercial vehicles marks a major step towards high volume roll out of electric trucks. Convinced by the tangible TCO savings, sustainability and drivability benefits, Garrett sees a strong interest from leading global commercial vehicle OEMs and fleet operators to quickly adopt this solution. Under the agreement, Garrett and HanDe will co-develop next-generation electric beam axle systems across truck weight classes, with production targeted for 2027. The solution will integrate Garrett's high-speed e-motor and inverter technology into HanDe's proven axle and transmission platforms--delivering TCO, high performance, efficient packaging, and system scalability. The strategic partnership includes a multi-year production award from major Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers and will support both high-volume domestic output and international expansion. Initial manufacturing will take place in Xi'an and Wuhan, with test fleets set to begin field trials in 2026 as part of a broader global rollout strategy. This collaboration also aims to contribute to the local electrification ecosystem through knowledge sharing and joint engineering development, strengthening regional supply chains and accelerating the adoption of zero-emission trucks. Garrett Motion Inc. and Shaanxi Hande Axle Co. Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement, including a series production award, to co-develop and manufacture advanced electric beam axle systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks. The signing took place at the Shanghai Auto Show--China's platform for mobility innovation--marking a significant milestone in the electrification of commercial transport. Right after signing: Mr. Olivier Rabiller (President and CEO of Garrett) and Mr. Zhanchao Wang (General Manager of HanDe) are shaking hands. Alongside them: Mrs. Jessica Zhang (Vice-President and General Manager of China for Garrett Motion) and Mr. Weiqi Ding (Deputy General Manager of HanDe). Garrett is pioneering high-speed electric motors combined with fully in-house developed inverter technology for commercial vehicles--delivering breakthrough reductions in size and weight versus current industry benchmarks. For fleets, this translates into significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) through reduced energy use, lower maintenance, and improved drivability due to less unsprung mass. The system is engineered to minimize the use of rare earths and critical minerals, supporting more sustainable sourcing. Scalable and production-ready, the Garrett E-powertrain solution for commercial vehicles marks a major step towards high volume roll out of electric trucks. Convinced by the tangible TCO savings, sustainability and drivability benefits, Garrett sees a strong interest from leading global commercial vehicle OEMs and fleet operators to quickly adopt this solution. Under the agreement, Garrett and HanDe will co-develop next-generation electric beam axle systems across truck weight classes, with production targeted for 2027. The solution will integrate Garrett's high-speed e-motor and inverter technology into HanDe's proven axle and transmission platforms--delivering TCO, high performance, efficient packaging, and system scalability. The strategic partnership includes a multi-year production award from major Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers and will support both high-volume domestic output and international expansion. Initial manufacturing will take place in Xi'an and Wuhan, with test fleets set to begin field trials in 2026 as part of a broader global rollout strategy. This collaboration also aims to contribute to the local electrification ecosystem through knowledge sharing and joint engineering development, strengthening regional supply chains and accelerating the adoption of zero-emission trucks.