Magna Electronics, an operating unit of Magna International, announced the acquisition of BluWāv Systems, a developer and supplier of electric and energy-management systems for hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery electric vehicles.BluWāv is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan and will enhance Magna Electronics’ position in developing and supplying components and systems to the emerging automotive market for electric and hybrid vehicles.
“BluWāv provides technical leadership in multiple product areas for Magna Electronics as well as our other operating units,” said Carlos Mazzorin, President of Magna Electronics. “In addition, this acquisition will allow Magna to bring innovative electric/hybrid-vehicle systems to market faster, while simultaneously developing the next-generation systems for tomorrow’s hybrid and electric vehicles.”