Magna to start producing industry-first modular eDecoupling unit for BEVs
Automotive supplier Magna announced the start production of modular eDecoupling unit, a first-to-market, aiming to support multiple battery electric vehicle (BEV) programs for a German premium OEM.
Magna’s electro-magnetic eDecoupling is a bolt-on stand-alone solution for BEVs, and it is a robust, field proven product technology that is integrated as a complete module. According to the company, it is an electromechanical device that disconnects the e-motor from the driveshaft in electric vehicles when propulsion power is not needed, reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency.
eDecoupling contributes to increased electric driving range of up to a significant 9%, which is achieved by reducing drag torque losses of the e-motor and gearbox while its eDecoupling controls software smoothly operates all shifting sequences.
Magna’s new eDecoupling unit will be produced in Lannach, Austria.
Various features
“Due to the compact design of the unit, we’ve successfully minimized added package space and weight in both axial and radial direction, which has helped ensure that it can be scalable for use across electric and hybrid vehicles from B segment up to SUVs and LCVs,” said Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain.
The modular eDecoupling unit presents various features for customers, including: superior NVH behaviour thanks to seamless integration via powertrain controls; compact packaging; and a fast activation time of less than 100 milliseconds.
Production of the new eDecoupling unit will be at Magna’s powertrain facility in Lannach, Austria.
Magna has developed a complete family of decoupling units that will be going into mass production in BEV secondary eDrive applications in the near future.
