EtelligentTerrain
BEV Powertrain Solution
Advanced BEV 4WD powertrain system for Sport and Light Utility Vehicles
Please note:
These products are only available for OEM`s (automotive manufacturers) and are not sold to retail/end customers.
The Magna EtelligentTerrain is a battery electric 4WD powertrain system designed to maintain full on- and off-road capabilities with uncompromised payload and towing. Powered by eBeam™ axles both front and rear, it is designed for those who put their vehicles to work… on all terrains.
EtelligentTerrain was built for three reasons: to show the versatility of eBeam™ in a Class 1 truck, demonstrate the off-road strength and durability of eBeam™, and to showcase Magna’s advanced software and controls, some of which are designed specifically for off-road driving. Built for serious capability, Magna’s eBeam™ drops into place of traditional beam axles, reusing existing suspension and brake systems, and preventing the need for expensive restructuring of existing truck platforms – saving OEMs time and money.
Magna’s sophisticated Energy and Motion Control software controls the two eBeams™, which include a steerable eBeam™ Mid at the front and an eBeam™ High at the rear, with a combined output of 426 kW of peak power. The Energy and Motion Control software includes off-road specific Drive Modes (selectable crawl, auto hill ascent/descent) and torque distribution capabilities (high range, e-selectable low range) – and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
All of this means one thing: capability. Off-road or on-road, EtelligentTerrain preserves the capability and brand image of true off-road vehicles known globally for their capability. All while preserving the environment with zero emissions.
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Software/Controls
- drive controller
- operation strategy
- optional decoupling strategy
Powerful BEV Drivetrain Solution for Sport and Light Utility Vehicles
The EtelligentTerrain is a BEV technology demonstrator with Magna’s steerable eBeam™ Mid electrified beam axle at the front and eBeam™ High electrified beam axle at the rear, with electric locking differentials and front disconnect.
Competitive advantage/differentiators
- eBeam™ technology is a direct replacement for traditional beam axles, requiring no restructuring to existing architectures
- Combined with Magna Energy and Motion Control software, offers unique and highly-capable off-road features and controls
- Seamless decoupling capability of front axle means more efficient operation
Applications/benefits
- Durable beam axle design at both front and rear maintains off-road capabilities and brand image
- Utilizes existing suspension and brake systems designs, resulting in no compromise of off-road capability, payload or towing capacities
- Structure-oriented design for high-payload vehicles with continuous-duty usage, engineered to work and play as hard as these vehicles always have
- Scalable design is applicable to passenger sport utility, pickup trucks, and light commercial vehicles
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