Magna Debuts Scalable, Eco-Friendly ICE to Hybrid Transmission for European OEM
Magna has unveiled its innovative Dual Clutch Transmission Eco (DCT Eco) solution, securing its first high-volume contract with a European OEM. The transmission system features a modular design that can support both ICE and hybrid powertrains with minimal modifications. The DCT Eco offers high efficiency and optimal torque-to-weight ratio in a compact form, delivering significant CO² benefits for B- and C-segment vehicles.
Production has already begun, with successful launches in South America and planned European model implementations in 2025. The system's building block strategy enables easy scalability, supporting various hybrid configurations from 48V mild hybrids to 120 kW 400 Volt solutions.
Magna ha svelato la sua innovativa soluzione Dual Clutch Transmission Eco (DCT Eco), ottenendo il suo primo contratto ad alto volume con un produttore europeo. Il sistema di trasmissione presenta un design modulare che può supportare sia motori a combustione interna che powertrain ibridi con modifiche minime. La DCT Eco offre alta efficienza e un rapporto ottimale coppia/peso in una forma compatta, apportando significativi benefici in termini di CO² per i veicoli delle segmenti B e C.
La produzione è già iniziata, con lanci riusciti in Sud America e implementazioni di modelli europei previste per il 2025. La strategia di blocchi costitutivi del sistema consente una facile scalabilità, supportando varie configurazioni ibride da mild hybrid a 48V a soluzioni da 120 kW a 400 Volt.
Magna ha presentado su innovadora solución Dual Clutch Transmission Eco (DCT Eco), consiguiendo su primer contrato de alto volumen con un fabricante europeo. El sistema de transmisión cuenta con un diseño modular que puede soportar tanto motores de combustión interna como trenes motrices híbridos con modificaciones mínimas. La DCT Eco ofrece alta eficiencia y una óptima relación par/ peso en un formato compacto, brindando beneficios significativos en términos de CO² para vehículos de los segmentos B y C.
La producción ya ha comenzado, con lanzamientos exitosos en Sudamérica y la implementación de modelos europeos planificada para 2025. La estrategia de bloques del sistema permite una fácil escalabilidad, soportando varias configuraciones híbridas desde híbridos suaves de 48V hasta soluciones de 120 kW a 400 Voltios.
마그나는 혁신적인 듀얼 클러치 변속기 에코(DCT Eco) 솔루션을 발표하며 유럽 OEM과의 첫 대량 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 변속 시스템은 최소한의 수정으로 내연기관 및 하이브리드 파워트레인을 지원할 수 있는 모듈형 디자인을 특징으로 합니다. DCT Eco는 높은 효율성과 최적의 토크 대 중량 비율을 컴팩트한 형태로 제공하여 B 및 C 세그먼트 차량에 상당한 CO² 이점을 제공합니다.
생산은 이미 시작되었으며, 남미에서 성공적인 출시가 있었고 2025년에는 유럽 모델 구현이 계획되어 있습니다. 시스템의 블록 구성 전략은 쉬운 확장을 가능하게 하여 48V 마일드 하이브리드에서 120kW 400볼트 솔루션까지 다양한 하이브리드 구성에 대응할 수 있습니다.
Magna a dévoilé sa solution innovante Dual Clutch Transmission Eco (DCT Eco), obtenant son premier contrat à volume élevé avec un OEM européen. Le système de transmission présente un design modulaire qui peut prendre en charge à la fois les moteurs à combustion interne et les groupes motopropulseurs hybrides avec des modifications minimales. La DCT Eco offre une haute efficacité et un rapport couple/poids optimal dans un format compact, apportant des avantages significatifs en termes de CO² pour les véhicules des segments B et C.
La production a déjà commencé, avec des lancements réussis en Amérique du Sud et des mises en œuvre de modèles européens prévues pour 2025. La stratégie de blocs de construction du système permet une scalabilité facile, soutenant diverses configurations hybrides allant des hybrides légers de 48V aux solutions de 120 kW à 400 Volts.
Magna hat seine innovative Dual Clutch Transmission Eco (DCT Eco) Lösung vorgestellt und den ersten Großauftrag bei einem europäischen OEM gesichert. Das Getriebesystem verfügt über ein modulares Design, das sowohl Verbrennungsmotoren als auch hybride Antriebe mit minimalen Modifikationen unterstützen kann. Die DCT Eco bietet hohe Effizienz und ein optimales Drehmoment-Gewichts-Verhältnis in kompaktem Format, was signifikante CO²-Vorteile für Fahrzeuge der B- und C-Segmente ermöglicht.
Die Produktion hat bereits begonnen, mit erfolgreichen Markteinführungen in Südamerika und geplanten europäischen Modellimplementierungen im Jahr 2025. Die Bausteinstrategie des Systems ermöglicht eine einfache Skalierbarkeit und unterstützt verschiedene Hybridkonfigurationen von 48V Mild-Hybriden bis hin zu 120 kW 400 Volt-Lösungen.
- Secured first high-volume contract with European OEM
- Flexible design supports both ICE and hybrid powertrains with minimal modifications
- Production already started with successful launches in South America
- Expansion to European models planned for 2025
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The debut of Magna's DCT Eco transmission represents a significant technological advancement in powertrain solutions. The high-volume contract with a European OEM validates the market potential of this scalable technology. The transmission's modular design enables a dual-market strategy, serving both ICE and hybrid vehicles with minimal modifications, which is important for OEMs managing the transition to electrification.
The product's efficiency improvements and CO² reduction capabilities in B- and C-segment vehicles are particularly noteworthy as these segments represent high-volume markets in Europe. Production has already commenced in South America, with European expansion planned for 2025, indicating strong market penetration potential. The ability to support various hybrid configurations, from 48V mild hybrids to 400V systems, positions Magna favorably in the evolving automotive landscape.
This contract win strengthens Magna's market position in the important European automotive sector. The timing is strategic, as Europe faces stringent emissions regulations and increasing demand for hybrid vehicles. The scalable nature of the transmission system offers OEMs a cost-effective path to meet evolving regulatory requirements while minimizing investment in platform modifications.
The product launch aligns with the industry's shift toward flexible powertrain solutions that can adapt to regional market demands and varying electrification timelines. With production already underway and European expansion planned, this should positively impact Magna's revenue streams in the medium term. The company's ability to serve both traditional ICE and hybrid markets with a single base architecture provides a competitive advantage in capturing market share during the industry's transition period.
- First high-volume contract award for new product supports various vehicle models globally with ICE transmissions
- New modular Dual Clutch Transmission enables seamless hybrid transition on the same vehicle platform with minor changes
- Efficient and compact design with optimized torque-to-weight ratio results in lower CO² emissions, contributing to a cleaner future
AURORA, Ontario, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna is accelerating the industry’s move toward a cleaner future with the debut of its innovative Dual Clutch Transmission Eco (DCT Eco) solution for a European OEM. This contract marks the first high-volume award for the new transmission family and supports various models in global markets with ICE transmissions.
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While the awarded business is exclusively for non-hybridized ICE vehicles, Magna’s DCT Eco can be easily tailored to support both ICE and hybrid powertrain strategies on the same vehicle platform needing only minor changes. Its modular design provides high efficiency and an excellent torque-to-weight ratio in a very compact form, delivering significant CO² benefits in conventional B- and C-segment vehicles.
"We are taking an agnostic approach in supplying power to wheels, and our DCT Eco is a great example of a cost-efficient and flexible solution," said Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain. "Today, we are seeing increased customer demand for hybrids worldwide to further reduce CO² emissions. While our transmission award will support non-hybridized ICE vehicles, our Eco product family can serve as a stepping-stone for any customer looking to facilitate future hybridization of their vehicle platforms without the need for expensive vehicle restructuring.”
Magna’s building block strategy allows for easy scalability of the DCT Eco, enabling OEMs to easily hybridize their platforms staying in the same Dual Clutch Transmission base architecture. Magna’s HDT Eco (Hybrid Drive Transmission) 48V or HV and DHD Eco (Dedicated Hybrid Drive) support everything from 48V mild hybrids up to 120 kW 400 Volt solutions.
Magna has already started production for this program. The DCT Eco was successfully launched in vehicle models earlier this year in South America, with various European models set to follow in 2025.
To learn more about Magna’s complete Eco family of scalable transmissions, visit the company’s product page.
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