Greentech Lead America: Magna E-Car, a partnership
between Magna International and the Stronach Group, has opened a new plant to
manufacture components for hybrid and electric vehicles in Grand Blanc
Township, Michigan.
In this new plant Magna will make electric
motors, inverters and electronic powertrain controllers for the Ford Focus
Electric, as well as inverters for the Fisker Karma and assorted components for
other global customers. The 66,000-square-foot facility currently homes
approximately 95 employees.
“For Magna E-Car, today represents an exciting step
forward in the growth and development of our business. We have a team that is
second to none, a dedicated and highly skilled workforce, and we have a simple
mission: to support our customers and help protect the environment through
green technologies,” said Kevin Pavlov, chief operating officer, Magna E-Car
Systems.
According to a report in autos.ca, this is Magna E-Car’s fourth facility in North
America. Magna E-Car has two facilities in Europe working on several programs for
some of the world’s leading global automakers. The company has approximately
700 employees globally.
The project was supported by $5 million in state tax
credits from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and $28 million from a
$40-million grant Magna E-Car Systems received from the U.S. Department of
Energy.
Hyundai Heavy forms joint venture with Magna E-Car
Recently, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Magna E-Car
announced that they will form a joint venture named MAHY E-CELL as a
platform to co-develop and grow a successful battery cell and battery pack
business.