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MAGNA SHOWCASES 4WD ‘ETELLIGENT FORCE’ ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN IN A GMC SIERRA HD

It’s An EV Powertrain Swap For ICE Trucks

GMC Sierra HD W/ Magna EtelligentForce

Electrification is sadly going to be the future of the automobile industry. While current technology continues to give EVs significant drawbacks for consumers, it’s only a matter of time before that is improved upon and range becomes significantly better. For those that have not expressed interest in purchasing a new vehicle but wish to make the switch later down the line to electrification, Magna has you covered with their Etelligent Force powertrain, which currently sits in a GMC Sierra HD for prototype testing.

According to The Charge, Magna states that its unique electric drivetrain was designed to maintain a pickup’s full capabilities without compromising the payload or towing capacities offered by gas power. Their Etelligent Force powertrain is capable of towing up to 14,500 pounds. The drivetrain uses the company’s eDrive technology at the front and eBeam electrified beam axle at the rear and is designed to fit into existing heavy-duty pickups and other trucks without significant modifications. The system is expected to have a total peak power of up to 420 kW or 575 horsepower. 250kW (335 ponies) from the rear eBeam and 180kW (240 hp) from the front eDrive.

GMC Sierra HD W/ Magna EtelligentForce

Magna Etelligent Force Powertrain Demonstrated On GMC Sierra HD

As we can see in a video posted on the TFL Truck Youtube Channel below, most of the components on the GMC Sierra HD remain the same, minus the engine and drivetrain of the vehicle. They get to test out and compare the two trucks that ride on the same shocks, tires, and wheels. Magna states that despite the weight of the GMC Sierra HD, with the Etelligent Force powertrain, the truck can race from 0-60 in just 4.2 seconds, which is impressive for any vehicle, but especially so for something as hulking at as commercial light duty pickup truck.

Magna says that production of the system is set to start in 2025, and then people will be able to purchase and install the powertrain into their own 3/4 ton and 1-ton trucks if they wish to switch to electrification. The range is expected to be around 350+ miles, before adding anything to the trailer hitch.

Written by Zac Quinn

Zac's love for cars started at a young age, after seeing the popular Eleanor from Gone In 60 Seconds. From there, fascination and enthusiasm blossomed and to this day the Ford Mustang remains a favorite. His first job started out detailing cars, but also provided the opportunity to work on restoration including an 1968 Ford Mustang, Ford Firebird, and a C3 Corvette, though he left that job before further work and experience could be had. From there, he was a detailer at a car dealership before quitting that job to try and finish college.

Much of his free time while studying was spent watching YouTube videos regarding new cars, or off-roading. 4WD247 is a personal favorite channel which rekindled a dying flame in car enthusiasm, now tailored towards trucks and SUVs and the fun that can be had building up an overlanding rig, and going on adventures, though, that chapter remains unwritten for the time being.

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