Magnomatics is a company formed in 2006 that develops magnetic gearing products. It has 30 employees across two sites in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The document discusses Magnomatics' magnetic eCVT technology for hybrid vehicles as an alternative to traditional drivetrains. The eCVT hybrid system uses magnetic gearing instead of a planetary gearset, offering benefits like improved fuel economy, reduced vibration, a more compact design, and lower costs compared to traditional hybrid systems.

1. Magnetic eCVT for
hybrids
Chris Kirby
© 2014 Magnomatics

2. ®
Magnomatics background
• Spin out from University of Sheffield formed 2006
• Developing products based on magnetic gearing
• Private venture capital backed company
• 30 full time staff
• 20 patent families
• 2 Sites in Sheffield
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Passenger vehicle sales prediction
IEA Energy Technology Perspectives (2012)
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4. ®
Current alternative drivetrain sales
Toyota eCVT
62%
Ford eCVT
16%
Electric
Other Hybrid
14%
8%
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5. ®
e-CVT hybrid
Planetary gear Magnetic gear
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6. ®
eCVT hybrid power train
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7. ®
MAGSPLIT benefits
• 3% to 5% fuel economy improvement
• Removes vibration from smaller harsh engines
• Compact, shorter package
• Lower cooling requirements
• Reduced system complexity
• No oil required
• System cost – neutral or lower
• Scalable from city car to SUV
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8. Questions?
Magnomatics Limited
Park House
Bernard Road
Sheffield
S2 5BQ
UK
Tel: (+44) 114 241 2570
Email: magnomatics@magnomatics.com
www.magnomatics.com