Canadian auto-parts supplier Magna has bagged a new contract from a North America-based original equipment manufacturer to supply a specialized primary rear eDrive system for one of the company’s high-end niche vehicle platforms, Magna announced Feb. 6.
The highly complex eDrive system, which is a variant of Magna’s 800V eDS Duo, delivers exceptional power and performance offered by only a few vehicles on the road today, the company said, adding that its all-new eDrive system boasts 726 kW of power and 8,000 Newton meters of torque. It further added that the eDrive system integrates two e-motors, two inverters and two gearboxes into a single package.
Magna’s responsibilities encompass the design of the gearbox and housing, the cooling system, and the integration of the e-motors and inverters to ensure reliability, efficiency and continuous power levels.
The said eDrive system is scheduled to be manufactured at Magna’s facility in Ramos, Mexico, with serial production scheduled to start within the next few years.
Magna said that the new order for its eDrive systems reinforces its commitment to supporting the automotive industry’s short- and long-term transformational needs.
Commenting on the new development, Diba Ilunga, president of Magna Powertrain, said, “We are dedicated to assisting our customers in their transition to electrification by providing them with industry-leading electrified platforms for a sustainable, emission-free future. This award reflects our expertise in electric powertrain system engineering and integration, as well as our collaborative approach with a highly valued customer to deliver cutting-edge solutions.”
