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MODULAR VEHICLE STRUCTURE

A modular vehicle system includes a cabin module, front end module, and rear end module. The cabin module includes a floor structure of the vehicle and has a front end and a rear end, and a plurality …

DRIVE·Aug 3·2 min read

B62D63/025 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

SEAT THERMAL MANAGEMENT AND POSITIONAL SENSING

A vehicle seat system is provided that includes heating, cooling, and occupant sensing functionality in a single unit. The system includes carbon nanotube (CNT) elements disposed adjacent the seat sur…

DRIVE·Apr 27·1 min read

B60N2/5685 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

MODULAR RANGE EXTENDER HAVING THERMAL COUPLING WITH A CABIN MODULE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A system for transferring waste heat from a range extender module of an electric vehicle to a cabin module includes a cooling circuit in the range extender module and a heating circuit of the cabin mo…

DRIVE·Nov 3·1 min read

B60H1/00271 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

MOTOR DRIVE TOPOLOGIES FOR TRACTION AND CHARGING IN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES

A motor drive system for an electrified vehicle includes a DC source, such as a battery, and an inverter, which includes one or more phase drivers, each configured to switch current from the DC source…

DRIVE·Jul 7·2 min read

H02M7/53871 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE ROUTING USING BIG-DATA

A system and method for determining an optimal route between an origin and a destination along one or more road segments is provided. The system includes a controller disposed within a vehicle and con…

DRIVE·May 12·2 min read

G01C21/3446 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A vehicle system includes an electric motor that also operates as a generator. A torque transfer mechanism is attached to the electric motor and a second torque transfer mechanism is connected via a d…

DRIVE·Apr 21·2 min read

B60H1/3208 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BALANCING MULTI-PHASE LLC POWER CONVERTER WITH SWITCH-CONTROLLED CAPACITORS

A multi-phase LLC power converter comprises a plurality of LLC phases each including a resonant tank and a switching stage. The resonant tank includes a resonant inductor, a resonant capacitor, and a …

DRIVE·Mar 31·2 min read

H02M3/33576 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

VEHICLE DOOR ASSEMBLY

The vehicle door assembly includes an outer panel which has a rocker sill area and a beltline area. A reinforcement member, which is made of one or more pieces, is attached with the outer panel along …

DRIVE·Feb 3·1 min read

B60J5/0416 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

MODULAR CARGO PLATFORM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

A system for modifying the structure of a unibody vehicle includes a vehicle body having a unibody construction and a first module attached to the vehicle body. The first module is removable from the …

DRIVE·Jan 20·1 min read

B60R9/065 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

MODULAR INDIVIDUALLY OPERABLE VEHICLE DOOR

A vehicle door system includes a door with a door module and a hinge module. The hinge module is attached to the vehicle body. The door module is attached to the hinge module. The hinge module include…

DRIVE·Dec 30·2 min read

B60J10/80 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM

A system for opening and closing a sliding vehicle door includes a vehicle door that engages with the body in the closed position. A longitudinal track is fixedly mounted to an interior of the vehicle…

DRIVE·Dec 23·1 min read

B60J5/06 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

BATTERY FRAME

A battery frame for holding one or more battery boxes includes an outer frame surrounding an interior space and formed from a plurality of structural members including first rails extending parallel t…

DRIVE·Sep 2·1 min read

H01M50/249 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

CHAIN DRIVEN E-DRIVE GEARBOX

An electric drive module (e-drive module) for an electric motor vehicle and chain driven electric-drive (e-drive) gearbox therefor is provided. The e-drive gearbox has first and second chain members o…

DRIVE·Aug 12·1 min read

F16H7/06 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED BATTERY CHARGING AND PROPULSION IN PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A system and method for integrated charging a vehicle includes a hybrid excitation machine, operable as a traction motor and including a rotor separated by an air gap from a stator with AC windings. A…

DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min read

B60L53/14 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.

LOW PROFILE PUSH ON METAL DOGHOUSE

A push on doghouse retainer arrangement used for providing a connection between the B-pillar of an automobile, and an appliqué having a high-gloss surface, or “show surface.” The a push on doghouse in…

DRIVE·Oct 3·1 min read

B60R13/0206 MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.