AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR FRAME RAIL VEHICLES

A vehicle assembly comprising a frame rail assembly and an axle assembly is described herein. The axle assembly also includes a drive unit housing having first and second sides and upper and lower portions enclosing first and second electric machines, a common gear reduction, a differential gear set, and a speed change mechanism with the first and second axle shafts partially disposed within the drive unit housing and extending out of the drive unit housing.