The transition from internal combustion to electricity means more than just a new form of propulsion for the auto industry. For suppliers, it means confronting a drivetrain with fewer parts that require even greater reliability and durability, among many new demands. Kacie Freeberg, senior director of the industrial VST at ORBIS Corp., and Matt Girlando, vice president of strategy and business development at American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), discuss how their companies are navigating this transition.
