Rheinmetall Automotive, a first-tier auto-industry supplier and member of the Technology Group Rheinmetall AG, is taking account of the increasing electrification of cars and commercial vehicle drivelines in its own product range. Reflecting the trend, at this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, the Company will include among its exhibits a newly developed 90 kW electric drive unit as well as a new kind of modular battery pack. The systems are currently installed in a demonstration vehicle built around a sub-compact car.

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After 17 successful years with the Technology Group Rheinmetall, Dr. Peter Merten (63) stepped down as of July 31, 2017, from his Executive Board position as Chief Financial Officer of Rheinmetall Automotive AG to enter into retirement. At its meeting of July 11, 2017, Rheinmetall Automotive AG's Supervisory Board thereupon appointed Olaf Hedden (53), until now head of the Mechatronics division, as his successor on the Board as from August 1, 2017. To ensure a smooth handover, Dr. Peter Merten will in future serve the Company in an advisory function.

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