Magna Drives Pickup Truck Electrification With Its New eBeam Technology
March 11 2021 - 1:10PM
Magna continues to accelerate its powertrain electrification
capabilities to help automakers achieve a zero-emission future.
Today, the journey to a cleaner tomorrow continues with Magna’s new
eBeam technology – which is scalable and gives automakers the
ability to electrify their trucks without sacrificing utility and
functionality. eBeam integrates with a battery electric or hybrid
powertrain system and offers a structure-oriented design to support
high-payload vehicles, with matching power for continuous-duty
usage.
Designed specifically to transition pickup trucks and light
commercial vehicles to hybrid or full battery electric powertrain
systems, eBeam integrates with existing truck architectures,
without requiring unique suspension, chassis or brake systems. This
approach presents an economical solution that helps bring new
electrified trucks to market more quickly, while also preserving
towing and payload capabilities.
“It is a bold endeavor to electrify pickup trucks, whose owners
demand the towing and hauling capabilities they are currently used
to, and we’ve accomplished it with our eBeam technology,” said Tom
Rucker, President, Magna Powertrain. “We know axles are core
elements of a truck’s strength, and we are excited to have
developed the first significant improvement to the solid beam axle
in over 100 years.”
With power ranges between 120 kW and 250 kW, automakers can
choose from three variants within Magna’s eBeam family:
- Single motor, single speed
- Single motor, two speeds, or
- Twin motor, single speed including torque vectoring.
To support electric four-wheel drive, Magna also offers several
complete powertrain solutions incorporating an electric drive
system at the front of the truck, including advanced software and
controls for seamless integration.
Click here to learn more on how the company is making an
all-electric truck possible while keeping its strength and
functionality.
TAGSeBeam, electrification, powertrain electrification, rear
axles
INVESTOR CONTACTLouis Tonelli, Vice-President, Investor
Relations louis.tonelli@magna.com, 905.726.7035
MEDIA CONTACTTracy Fuerst, Vice President, Corporate
Communications & PRtracy.fuerst@magna.com, 248.761.7004
ABOUT MAGNAWe 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
that include body, chassis, exteriors, seating, powertrain, active
driver assistance, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting and
roof systems. 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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