- BorgWarner's integrated drive module (iDM) meets hybrid
system needs
- Technology demonstrates BorgWarner's leadership in the
field of e-Propulsion systems
- Integration of technologies offers cost savings
AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering
innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has announced it
will supply a new integrated drive module (iDM) to a leading
Chinese OEM. BorgWarner's technology enhances the overall hybrid
driving experience through improved efficiency. It is anticipated
that production will start in the second quarter of 2024.
"BorgWarner's iDM boasts a high level of integration and
provides outstanding performance," said Dr. Stefan Demmerle, President and General Manager
of BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. "We are pleased to strengthen our
partnership with this leading Chinese OEM through our latest
business win. Together, we intend to seize new opportunities
in the field of new energy vehicles and jointly propel the
steady development of China's
automotive industry."
The iDM is comprised of two inverters, two eMotors and an
e-Gear, in a compact design that reduces cost. Notably, the
dual-inverter units dynamically control the two eMotors based on
the vehicle's operating conditions to achieve flexible, efficient
propulsion. As key components of the hybrid system, the dual
inverters and dual eMotors implement a variety of operating modes
to assist the vehicle in managing propulsion and energy
recuperation, increasing efficiency.
Production of the iDM is expected to be carried out at
BorgWarner's Wuhan, China
plant.
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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
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