This is the only 75 kilo engine that was presented at the CES in Las Vegas. With 340 HP, everything indicates that it will come to revolutionize the automotive industry.
Nowadays all the news we read is related to the electric car, and has to do, above all, with the new model ranges, as well as with mobility restrictions and prohibitions, or with electromobility as a whole.
But it is also true that there is also news in that some manufacturers are going to wait to start their projects related to electrification, in such a way that they will continue betting on internal fuels.
This can create confusion, especially for anyone who is thinking about buying a car since, no matter how much information and analysis we do about the new models on the market, we have to be honest, and the fact is that, every time, there are more and more electric models, with great technology and innovation.
But the truth is that, in terms of advanced technology, the electric car is the one that crowns in this aspect. And that is why today we have to talk about EVs. Not so much about the cars themselves, but about an ultralight electric motor that the company Magna International, one of the largest suppliers to the automobile industry, has developed.
An ultralight engine
Magna International has created an ultralight engine that, weighing only 75 kg, delivers 340 HP (250 kW) of power. But the curious thing is not only its weight, but also that this engine has been designed to be integrated into any vehicle, as well as both the front and rear axles.
This engine was presented at the 2024 Las Vegas CES, and has been named eDrive. The company has stated that it includes several advanced technologies, which translates into “performance, greater autonomy and sustainability.”
The Magna electric motor is intended for electric cars of different types, especially those in the upper segments (C, D and E). It works at 800 volts and develops a power of 340 HP and a torque of up to 5,000 Nm, with only a weight of 75 kg, as we said.
As we mentioned, the engine is designed to be installed in any vehicle in the aforementioned segments, both on the front and rear axles, and has an electromagnetic decoupler called eDecoupling.
What is it for? Well, this system acts as an independent or integrated power flow decoupler and, ultimately, what it does is increase the autonomy of electric vehicles by reducing the drag torque of the electric motor and gearbox in primary eDrive systems. and secondary.
In fact, the motor can harness up to 93% of the energy from the batteries, making it one of the most efficient car engines on the market. To highlight this fact, combustion engines that run on gasoline have an average efficiency of 40%, so we are talking about more than double.
Bet on sustainability
In addition to presenting a reduced size and weight, the Canadian company has emphasized the idea of sustainability. Not only the engine itself, but also the production processes of the unit. “We are steadfast in our commitment to creating exceptional driving experiences while supporting a sustainable future,” says Diba Ilunga, President of Powertrain at Magna.
“Our next generation of eDrive is a true embodiment of this commitment, showcasing unprecedented sustainability in both product design and production methodology,” he adds.
“This exceptional achievement is a tangible testament to our dedication to sustainable innovation, as we move towards a greener future, towards a brighter and greener future,” concludes Ilunga.