Extend your range with our
Dedicated Hybrid Drive - DHD Duo

Increase your fleet efficiency with our DHD Duo.

Build on our experience and global footprint, and partner with us.

In today's global automotive market, hybrid platforms are essential to meet the diverse needs of consumers. 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 hybrid transmissions are up to all these challenges. They improve acceleration, enable battery energy recovery, support recharging and promote all-electric driving. Our DHD Duo offers an outstanding solution for increasing fleet efficiency and reducing CO₂ emissions.

Our serial-ready Multi-Mode Dedicated Hybrid Drive DHD Duo including a range extender mode utilizes existing ICE platform through space efficiency and contributes to higher fleet efficiency. Thanks to our two-E-motor hybrid drive DHD Duo, we can optimally meet the requirements of the modern automotive market and protect the environment at the same time.

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.
Go further with our range extender – in purely EV, hybrid, and combined mode.

DHD Duo Performance:
Experience the Power and Efficiency in this Video!

DHD Duo featuring optimized packaging:

Efficient and flexible two e-motor system for HEV and PHEV 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
Serial-ready hybrid range extender: Keep existing ICE platform thanks to package efficiency

View of Earth from space, showing illuminated city lights across North America against a dark, starry sky.

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 2010
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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