- BorgWarner to supply entire system, including fan, e-motor
and integrated inverter
- Start of production slated for Q4 2025
- Acquisition of Drivetek AG in December 2022 supported new business win
AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., May 4, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has been selected to supply its
high-voltage eFan system to a global commercial vehicle OEM for use
in both the European and North American markets. This marks the
first eFan system business in North
America for BorgWarner, as well as its first global win in
the eFan high-voltage, low-power segment. The eFan system, which
can be applied to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell
electric vehicles (FCEVs), will be on the OEM's heavy-duty
battery-electric trucks to achieve the highest cooling requirements
and deliver best-in-class performance.
For this project, BorgWarner is supplying its complete eFan R10
system, which includes a fan, e-motor and integrated high-voltage
inverter. The eFan R10 is capable of up to 10 kW power and 40 Nm
torque with an operating temperature range from minus 40 degrees
Celsius to 80 degrees Celsius.
"BorgWarner has applied its expertise in fan performance,
electric motors and power electronics to develop highly efficient
eFan systems for a range of electric vehicles," said Joe Fadool, President and General Manager,
BorgWarner Emissions, Thermal and Turbo Systems. "We are pleased to
extend our work with this global OEM to the supply of our high
performance eFans, further supporting our sustainability strategy
to create a cleaner, more energy-efficient world."
BorgWarner's eFan system has a wide operating voltage range from
600V up to 850V without derating, ensuring compatibility with
various high-voltage commercial vehicle electrical systems.
Designed for long-term reliability, the electric motor and power
electronics are liquid-cooled for compactness and robust operation.
Additionally, the fans are optimized for low speeds with high
efficiency and minimum noise during battery charging.
BorgWarner's eFan portfolio offers high-voltage options for both
the low- and high-power segments, and features an easily scalable
eFan system with varying power levels from 5 kW and 20 Nm torque up
to 40 kW and 160 Nm. This modular design gives customers the choice
of open fans or ring fans, as well as external or integrated
inverters. Further, components of the eFans are scalable, with the
ability to tailor interfaces and connectors to fit specific
customer requirements.
In December 2022, BorgWarner
acquired Drivetek AG, enhancing the company's inverter expertise
and capabilities, in turn supporting its eFan business growth.
Start of production is slated for Q4 2025 with initial volumes over
3,000, rising to nearly 74,000 by 2031 between North America and Europe.
About BorgWarner
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner
has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful
mobility innovation to market. Today, we're accelerating the
world's transition to eMobility — to help build a cleaner,
healthier, safer future for all.
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