At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Aurora, Ontario, Canadian automotive parts manufacturer Magna International has presented its next-generation 800-volt drive concept which combines several innovative technologies. At the presentation of its “eDrive” at the world’s largest and most important technology event, the company claimed that it had reduced the weight by 75 kilograms compared to the previous generation and the required height of the motor by 20% while increasing real-operation efficiency to 93%.
Rotatable by 90 degrees to the drive axle
The greatest innovative feature is the motor’s flexibility in terms of its installation position. The “eDrive” can be rotated 90 degrees to the drive axle, making it easier to integrate the drive unit into the vehicle’s front or rear. Furthermore, the 250-kilowatt, 5,000-Newton-meter motor can be used flexibly as a primary or secondary drive. In addition to the innovations in the product features, Magna claims that thanks to the numerous technology integrations, it has also succeeded in reducing carbon emissions generated during production by around 20% compared to the previous generation.
https://www.magna.com/de/stories/news-press-release/2024/magna-unveils-next-generation-edrive-at-ces-2024
