MAGICAL VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL WITH EV POWERTRAIN & BRAKING SYSTEM TUNING - MAGNA ETELLIGENTREACH

EV Channels Review

This video showcases Magna's EtelligentReach development vehicle, highlighting its advanced integrated powertrain and braking system. The reviewer is highly impressed, particularly with the torque vectoring capabilities, which can operate both on and off throttle, significantly enhancing vehicle dynamics, safety, and performance. The system's ability to precisely control yaw without solely relying on brakes, and its seamless integration of regenerative and friction braking, are lauded as major innovations. The reviewer also notes the effectiveness of the front axle disconnect function for efficiency. While the technology is currently in a development phase with some hardware configurations not production-ready, the potential for improved drivability, safety, and driver engagement is immense. The reviewer concludes that this technology makes vehicles feel more intuitive and capable, likening the experience to driving in a video game and stating that every car should have it.