AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner has been selected by a major European Commercial
Vehicle OEM to provide its eFan system for battery-powered
long-haul road transport vehicles. This is the company's first
business win for the high-voltage (HV) eFan system, which is
tailored to the customer's individual needs. It will be implemented
on vehicles for the European market. Production is expected to
commence in late 2024.
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"We are a long-standing technology partner of this customer and
this business win signals continued confidence in BorgWarner's
thermal management expertise," said Joe
Fadool, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Emissions,
Thermal and Turbo Systems. "Vehicle manufacturers face technically
challenging emissions goals that are driving a transition from
fossil fueled combustion engines toward CO2-neutral
drivetrains across transportation segments. Our eFan system will
perform a key role in cooling strategies for high-voltage
electrified vehicles."
New generations of fully electric heavy-duty trucks will require
dedicated high-voltage thermal management solutions like the eFan
system to cool components such as the e-motor, battery and
electronics. BorgWarner has specifically optimized its fan design
for performance and efficiency using computational fluid dynamics.
The HV eFan is driven by a robust e-motor, which is powered by the
vehicle's electrical system via an inverter. The power density of
the motor is very high, rated at 40kW output with compact
dimensions. Similarly, it is optimized for speeds below 3000 rpm.
The electric motor is liquid-cooled, and the entire package is
completely encapsulated for reliable long-term operation. The
system has a wide operating range from less than 650 volts up to
850 volts, ensuring compatibility with a variety of high-voltage
commercial vehicle electrical systems.
BorgWarner is a market and product leader in thermal management
technology. This expertise is the result of many years of
developing system simulation, design and test capabilities to meet
the needs of global customers while also improving fuel economy and
reducing emissions. With this new HV eFan solution, BorgWarner is
supporting OEMs by helping them comply with increasingly strict
emission regulations for heavy duty vehicle fleets in Europe.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader delivering innovative and sustainable
mobility solutions for the vehicle market. Building on its original
equipment expertise, BorgWarner also brings market leading product
and service solutions to the global aftermarket. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 93 locations in 22 countries, the
company employs approximately 49,000 people worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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