- Magna is uniquely qualified to support startups under
China's environmental plan
- Supplying ES8 with aluminum body, chassis and the gearboxes for
the electric drive system
- Combines expertise in powertrains, body and structure, and
lightweight materials
SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - As China's environmental
plan takes shape and start-up companies develop and launch their
new-energy vehicles, the support of strong and capable suppliers
will be essential. The latest example occurred today with new
Chinese startup NIO, and the launch of their NIO ES8 electric SUV,
a vehicle that comes to market with key systems supplied by
Magna.
The ES8 seats seven, features a lightweight all-aluminum body
and chassis, and comes standard with electric-drive (e-drive)
systems in the front and rear of the vehicle. Magna's content
includes the aluminum front sub-frame and rear cradle, the
gearboxes for both e-drive systems and the latching system for the
side doors and hood.
Magna possesses unique capabilities and experience to support
the growth of new-energy vehicles in China and globally. A technology leader across
several automotive product areas, Magna is able to combine
expertise in hybrid and electric powertrains, a vehicle's overall
body and structure, and lightweighting solutions using a range of
both metallic and plastic/composite materials.
"Supporting a new automaker and launch such as the NIO ES8
electric SUV is ideally suited for Magna," said Magna's Chief
Technology Officer Swamy Kotagiri.
"We are able to apply our full-vehicle expertise to help make the
vehicle lightweight while at the same time helping deliver power to
the wheels in the most efficient way. Working with our customers to
help bring their ideas to life is really what Magna is all
about."
NIO is a Chinese start-up founded in 2014 that designs and
develops smart, high-performance electric vehicles under the NIO
brand.
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NIO NIO ES8, electric vehicles,
lightweight body and chassis, hood latches
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