Magna Leverages Cloud Connectivity and Advanced E-Mobility Innovations to Decrease Emissions and Increase Range
March 04 2021 - 8:00AM
Magna’s roadmap to e-mobility now includes the company’s all-new
connected PHEV drivetrain and next gen battery electric drive
systems. Debuting today, both systems were on full display at the
company’s Winter Test driving location in northern Sweden. On a
frozen track under demanding climatic and driving conditions, the
technologies proved their functional advantages including better
efficiency, range and driving dynamics.
The Magna EtelligentEco, an intelligent, connected PHEV system
that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 38%, offers a unique
cloud connectivity feature allowing it to perform several new
functions previously not possible. It accounts for local
electricity sources when charging is required and recommends a
greener power option to the driver.
Additionally, the driver can employ smart cruise control and eco
routing which includes topology and traffic status to help
determine the most efficient path to a destination. The combination
of these features with its specially-tuned operating software and
controls, and its all-new dedicated hybrid transmission, enable the
significant CO2 reductions.
Within the PHEV is Magna’s dedicated hybrid transmission with a
120-kW e-motor at its functional core. The system performs in
dynamic driving situations, as well as launch and reverse driving,
all in electric mode. The Magna EtelligentEco offers a driving
range of 62 miles.
The Magna EtelligentReach is an all-electric AWD solution with
next-gen technology options including intelligent operating
software and controls. The advanced technology now delivers an
unprecedented range increase and further enhanced driving dynamics.
In fact, with innovation upgrades to the software and hardware, the
range is extended another 20% or more than 145 km in total when
compared to existing vehicles in production.
In addition, the latest updates include an advanced decoupling
function, inverters with silicon carbide technology, and a
further-improved operating software, which result in advancements
that will benefit all of Magna’s electric drive solutions and
next-generation hybrid drives.
“As automakers continue to progress towards a zero-emissions
future, we are the supplier partner that can give them new and
innovative products to help them get there,” said Tom Rucker,
President Magna Powertrain. “Based on our vehicle systems expertise
and scalable building blocks technology approach, we can match our
customers’ needs with complete electrified powertrain solutions as
well as subsystems and components.”
TAGSEtelligentEco, EtelligentReach, all-electric AWD solution,
powertrain electrification
INVESTOR CONTACTLouis Tonelli, Vice-President, Investor
Relations louis.tonelli@magna.com, (+1) 905.726.7035
MEDIA CONTACTS Tracy Fuerst, Vice President, Corporate
Communications & PRtracy.fuerst@magna.com, (+1)
248.761.7004
Rej Husetovic, Director, Corporate Communications & Media
Relations Europerej.husetovic@magna.com, (+49) 6093 9942-5056
ABOUT MAGNA We are a mobility technology company. We have more
than 158,000 entrepreneurial-minded employees and 342 manufacturing
operations and 91 product development, engineering and sales
centres in 27 countries. We have complete vehicle engineering and
contract manufacturing expertise, as well as product capabilities
which include body, chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, active
driver assistance, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting and
roof systems. Magna also has electronic and software capabilities
across many of these areas. Our common shares trade on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For
further information about Magna, visit www.magna.com.
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