Aurora, Canada- Magna International Inc., an automotive supplier, has achieved a significant milestone by securing its first award for the Dedicated Hybrid Drive (DHD) Duo system with a prominent Chinese OEM. This accomplishment highlights Magna's dedication to innovation, sustainability, and adaptability in delivering advanced mobility solutions.
The DHD Duo system offers a cutting-edge longitudinal front-drive solution, incorporating a dual e-motor and multi-speed design. Powered by an 800V architecture, it ensures superior performance and an exceptionally smooth driving experience across diverse conditions. With this breakthrough, Magna solidifies its position as a trailblazer in hybrid technology.
Mr. Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain, said, “Our DHD Duo system embodies our commitment to creating exceptional driving experiences that are kinder to the planet. This hybrid solution offers our customers efficiency and versatility to meet both market demands and environmental goals, without sacrificing performance or comfort.”
Addressing the challenge of integrating longitudinal hybrid systems in both passenger and commercial vehicles, the DHD Duo leverages compact and highly integrated dog clutch technology. This allows for application of the DHD Duo system across multiple vehicle models without the need for structural modifications, offering unmatched flexibility to OEMs.
The longitudinal DHD Duo front drive is part of Magna's DHD Duo family. Its scalable design supports B to E vehicle segments, including SUVs, pickups, and light buses. It provides a flexible architecture switch between P1+P3, P2+P3, and range extender configurations, accommodating electric, serial, and parallel driving modes.
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