Dedicated Hybrid Drive - DHD Duo

Achieving zero emissions is a long-distance run.

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In today's global automotive market, hybrid platforms are essential to meet the diverse demands of consumers. Whether it's enhancing acceleration, recovering battery energy, facilitating charging, or enabling pure electric driving, Magna's hybrid transmissions are up to the challenge.

Magna offers a wide range of customized solutions that not only contribute to a greener future of mobility but also prioritize driving pleasure, vehicle performance, and safety.

Magna's Dedicated Hybrid Drive (DHD) systems are built on a simplified platform architecture for efficient and cost-effective operation.
The systems are front-wheel drive based,with the option of both transverse and longitudinal layouts.
Scalable and modular design approach provides flexible and affordable solutions for all hybrid powertrain needs.
The DHD systems incorporate mature and proven components such as motors, inverters, shift elements, clutches, and software.

DHD Duo Performance: Experience the Power and Efficiency in Our Videos!

2024-09_DHD Duo Product Animation — From system to e-motor and gears – see all the nuts and bolts of the DHD Duo. DHD Duo Product Animation

Key_visual_DHD Duo_V2_2510223 — Learn how the DHD Duo works in Magna’s HEV/PHEV Demonstrator.

DHD Duo featuring optimized packaging:

Efficient and flexible two e-motor system for HEV applications
Outstanding performance and comfort, even in congested traffic
Scalable power and number of gears to meet vehicle segment requirements
Flexible architecture switch between various operation modes
Smooth and comfortable driving in all conditions with electric, serial, and parallel driving modes
Utilization of modular building blocks for cost and package benefits
Integration of mature common parts for efficiency and cost savings
Enhanced package efficiency with the use of dog clutches – no need for wet clutch contributing to package, efficiency, cost and durability

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Magna's DHD Duo:
Available on the “local for local” principle with locations in China, Europe and North America.

Magna's DHD represents the natural evolution of our conventional experience and eDrive technologies. Operating on the "local for local" principle, we establish our presence where our customers are. With locations in China, Europe, and North America, we offer local engineering and manufacturing support to tailor solutions to your specific needs.

Combined ICE and eDrive experience in the DHD Duo
Over 16 million Dual Clutch Transmissions (DCT) and Hybrid Dual Clutch Transmissions (HDT) produced since 2000
Success in the eDrive sector since 2011
Development time of 3-4 years for superior performance
Partner to renowned German and global OEMs in ICE, Hybrid, and eDrive
Highly efficient Dual Motor concept for optimized packaging

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Technical Paper DHD Duo:
Benchmark for Efficiency and Drivability

Find out about the functional scalability and adaptability to a wide variety of B to E segment vehicles by taking a closer look at our technical paper.

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