Yes — previous systems attempted hydraulic or motor-generator approaches that added complexity, weight, and control challenges. Ganaio takes a fundamentally different path: a fully passive magnetic damper using a dual-magnet multi-layer architecture. This means:

• No hydraulic fluid

• No external power

• No active controls required

• Simpler packaging and lower failure risks

Our system behaves like a high-performance passive damper first — with regeneration as a secondary benefit — solving the limitations that stopped earlier attempts.

The system provides tunable damping curves and exceptional consistency because magnetic resistance doesn’t fade like hydraulic oil. Key advantages include:

• Adjustable rebound/compression up to ~80 kN

• Repeatable performance over lifetime

• No cavitation or thermal fade

• Improved wear life due to no seals or valves

For OEMs, this allows precision ride & handling tuning with fewer long-term degradation concerns.

The damper is fully passive. It generates magnetic resistance from the motion of the vehicle’s suspension — no energy input or controls required for damping. The system simultaneously converts a portion of that motion into electrical energy, which can be:

• Returned to the vehicle’s 12V/48V/traction system, or

• Used to power auxiliary loads

The damper will continue to function normally even if the vehicle’s power is offline.

Integration is intentionally simple. Our damper is designed as a drop-in component that fits standard suspension interfaces and mounting geometries.

OEM teams typically require only:

• Ride-height matching

• Packaging verification

• Electrical connection integration (converter output)

No changes to suspension arms, knuckles, geometry, or control algorithms are required. This dramatically reduces barriers to pilot evaluation.

Very durable — the passive magnetic architecture eliminates many conventional wear points:

• No hydraulic oil

• No pistons, shim stacks, valves, or seals

• No thermal-mechanical fatigue in fluid pathways

The design is expected to achieve 10× or more functional lifecompared to oil-based dampers, making it ideal for EVs, SUVs, off-road vehicles, and defense applications.

Ride and handling always come first. The regeneration mechanism is decoupled from the damping profile, allowing engineers to tune the damper:

• For comfort

• For sport handling

• For off-road control

• Or anywhere in between

Energy capture is simply a byproduct of suspension motion — not a compromise that stiffens the ride unexpectedly.

Energy recovery varies by platform, terrain, and duty cycle. While regeneration is not the primary value proposition, the system can meaningfully reduce auxiliary electrical load or support subsystem power needs.

For many applications, OEMs view regeneration as: “free power that comes with better suspension performance.”

Yes — tuning is a core feature. We can adjust:

• Magnetic geometry

• Stroke length

• Rebound/compression balance

• Packaging dimensions

• Output voltage requirements

This allows alignment with OEM-specific chassis targets and platform constraints.