Magna execs warns on impending EV complexities

The industry's transition to electrified - and ultimately, fully electric vehicles (EVs) is bringing far greater overall complexity in product development and technology-management, according to Magna Powertrain executives speaking in an online media session during mid-January's CES 2021 virtual trade show.

Magna's traditional strengths in lightweight structures, driver-assistance sensor technologies, active aerodynamic systems, powertrain/drivelines and full-vehicle assembly serve as the foundation for the company as it moves further into vehicle electrification and automated-driving solutions, noted Sherif Marakby, the company's recently hired executive VP. Markaby is a veteran leader of Ford's hybrid and EV programs and headed the automaker's Team Edison autonomous R&D group before joining Magna.