Magna Powertrain

Magna Awarded Specialized eDrive System Business With North America-Based OEM

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Primary rear system is a variant of Magna’s 800V eDS Duo, delivering exceptional power and performance in one package

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  • Primary rear system is a variant of Magna’s 800V eDS Duo, delivering exceptional power and performance in one package
    Award reflects company’s expertise in electric powertrain system engineering, integration
    AURORA, Ontario, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna is growing its electrification customer base with a newly awarded contract from a North America-based OEM to supply a specialized primary rear eDrive system for one of the company’s high-end niche vehicle platforms.
  • The award reinforces Magna’s commitment to supporting the automotive industry’s short and long-term transformational needs.
  • The highly complex system, a variant of Magna’s 800V eDS Duo, delivers exceptional power and performance offered by only a few vehicles on the road today.
  • 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.

DENSO Selects Kim Buhl as Vice President of North America Purchasing Group

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, has named Kim Buhl vice president of its North America Purchasing Group, effective July 24. She will succeed Mike Winkler, who led the group since 2014 and will retire in January 2024 after 30-plus years of distinguished service at DENSO. 

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  • Buhl to oversee regional purchasing activities and succeed Mike Winkler, who will retire after a 30-plus year career at DENSO
    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO , a leading mobility supplier, has named Kim Buhl vice president of its North America Purchasing Group, effective July 24.
  • Buhl will lead North America purchasing initiatives from DENSO's regional headquarters in Southfield, Michigan.
  • She joins DENSO from Fisker Group, where she served as vice president of Purchasing, SQ&A.
  • "We are fortunate to welcome Kim to the DENSO team," said Seiji Maeda, CEO of DENSO's North American operations and a senior director of DENSO Corporation.

Magna’s 48-Volt Hybrid Transmission System Started Production With Stellantis

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Magna's 48-Volt hybrid dual-clutch transmission made its debut on the Jeep Renegade and Compass e-Hybrid, Fiat 500 X and Tipo

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  • Magna's 48-Volt hybrid dual-clutch transmission made its debut on the Jeep Renegade and Compass e-Hybrid, Fiat 500 X and Tipo
    AURORA, Ontario, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magnas 48-Volt hybrid transmission hit the market on the Jeep Renegade, Compass e-Hybrid, Fiat 500 X and Tipo, the first models from Stellantis to be equipped with a 48-Volt hybrid system.
  • Magna's hybrid transmission achieves stringent CO2 targets and offers improved driving dynamics due to electric torque vectoring and traction support.
  • Magna's 48V 7-speed dual-clutch transmission for hybrids provides a maximum torque of 320 Nm and torque-split technology to optimize the efficiencies of the combustion engine (ICE) and the e-motor.
  • Magna is producing the 48V hybrid transmission at its division in Kechnec, Slovakia.

Magna Begins Production of First Mild Hybrid Transverse Transmission for BMW Group

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Monday, May 2, 2022

AURORA, Ontario, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna continues its accelerated transformation toward electric mobility with the start of production of its mild hybrid transmission for BMW Group.

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  • AURORA, Ontario, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna continues its accelerated transformation toward electric mobility with the start of production of its mild hybrid transmission for BMW Group.
  • Magnas new 7-speed, mild hybrid dual-clutch transmission is the latest to be featured exclusively on BMW Groups compact class, which underpins all its front-transverse vehicles.
  • The contract between Magna and BMW Group also includes production of mild hybrid transmissions for additional models extending CO2 emissions reductions across multiple platforms, starting with the new BMW 2 Active Tourer.
  • Our efficient hybrid dual-clutch transmission technology is an important step in achieving lower emissions and improved fuel efficiency, said Tom Rucker, President of Magna Powertrain.

LG Magna e-Powertrain Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Facility in Mexico

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LG Magna e-Powertrain, a joint venture (JV) between LG Electronics (LG) and Magna International Inc. (Magna), celebrated the groundbreaking of its new plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LG Magna e-Powertrain, a joint venture (JV) between LG Electronics (LG) and Magna International Inc. (Magna), celebrated the groundbreaking of its new plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.
  • This new facility demonstrates the continuing growth of LG Magna e-Powertrain, said Cheong Won-suk, chief executive officer of LG Magna e-Powertrain.
  • The groundbreaking event, which took place on April 19, was attended by executives from LG Magna e-Powertrain, LG Electronics, Magna, General Motors and local government officials.
  • LG Magna e-Powertrain launched in July 2021 as a joint venture between LG Electronics and Magna International.

HASCO Magna eDrives Hit the Market on Volkswagen MEB Platform

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

AURORA, Ontario, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna continues its growth in electrification with secondary eDrive systems hitting the market in Asia, Europe and North America on Volkswagens MEB platform.

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  • AURORA, Ontario, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna continues its growth in electrification with secondary eDrive systems hitting the market in Asia, Europe and North America on Volkswagens MEB platform.
  • The HASCO Magna Electric Drive Systems Co., Ltd. (HME) team in China has started high-volume serial production of secondary eDrive systems for the Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover, one of the automaker's vehicles on the MEB platform.
  • HME is the global supplier of secondary eDrives for Volkswagens all-wheel drive MEB models with power greater than 185kW.
  • We take a lot of pride in being the global supplier for all secondary eDrives for Volkswagens MEB platform and seeing the initial vehicles hit the market, said Tom Rucker, President of Magna Powertrain.

Magna’s EtelligentForce Simplifies Electrification of Truck Segment

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

EtelligentForce features Magnas eDrive technology at the front and its eBeam electrified beam axle at the rear.

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  • EtelligentForce features Magnas eDrive technology at the front and its eBeam electrified beam axle at the rear.
  • It is designed for high-payload vehicles, capable of towing up to 14,500 pounds easily on par with its ICE counterparts in this truck segment.
  • Magnas eBeam replaces traditional beam axles, accommodating existing suspension and brake systems, and avoiding the need for expensive redesign of existing truck platforms.
  • Our powertrain electrification capabilities and our deep expertise in the engineering and manufacturing of light truck products is what sets Magna apart when it comes to understanding the truck market.

Senior Leaders from Ford Motor Company, Department of Energy, and LG Energy Solutions to Keynote The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America

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Monday, August 9, 2021

Senior leaders from Ford Motor Company, Department of Energy, and LG Energy Solutions are confirmed to headline The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo , North Americas largest and most comprehensive advanced battery technology and E/HV trade show and conference.

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  • Senior leaders from Ford Motor Company, Department of Energy, and LG Energy Solutions are confirmed to headline The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo , North Americas largest and most comprehensive advanced battery technology and E/HV trade show and conference.
  • Demand for EVs and stationary storage alone is projected to increase the size of the lithium battery market five- to ten-fold by the end of the decade.
  • Today, the U.S. relies heavily on importing advanced battery components from abroad, exposing the nation to supply chain vulnerabilities and the cost of these technologies.
  • To register for the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology expo, visit here .

LG and Magna Sign Joint Venture Agreement and Announce Leadership Team

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

SEOUL, South Korea and AURORA, Ontario, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LG Electronics (LG) and Magna International Inc. (Magna) today signed the transaction agreement which establishes a joint venture between the two companies.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea and AURORA, Ontario, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LG Electronics (LG) and Magna International Inc. (Magna) today signed the transaction agreement which establishes a joint venture between the two companies.
  • The new company, to be called LG Magna e-Powertrain, is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea and will be led by a strong management team.
  • Announcing LG Magna e-Powertrains executive team marks a key milestone for the joint venture company, which will manufacture e-motors, inverters and on-board chargers and, for certain automakers, related e-drive systems.
  • Our joint venture company brings together experts from Magna and LG to deliver a world-class portfolio of electric solutions, said COO Perez.

Magna Drives Pickup Truck Electrification With Its New eBeam Technology

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

AURORA, Ontario, March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna continues to accelerate its powertrain electrification capabilities to help automakers achieve a zero-emission future.

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  • AURORA, Ontario, March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna continues to accelerate its powertrain electrification capabilities to help automakers achieve a zero-emission future.
  • 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.
  • It is a bold endeavor to electrify pickup trucks, whose owners demand the towing and hauling capabilities they are currently used to, and weve accomplished it with our eBeam technology, said Tom Rucker, President, Magna Powertrain.