- Marks the company's largest eFan business win in
North America
- eFan can reach up to 10 kW power and 40 Nm torque
- System's e-motor and power electronics are liquid cooled for
long-term reliability
AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner, a global product
leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions,
has secured a contract to deliver its high-voltage eFan system for
use on a major global OEM's series of heavy- and medium-duty
battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in North
America. The contract marks BorgWarner's largest eFan
business win in North America,
with start of production slated for Q4 2027.
BorgWarner's eFan system is comprised of three components,
including a fan, e-motor and integrated high-voltage inverter and
has the capacity to reach up to 10 kW power and 40 Nm torque. With
options for low- and high-power segments, the system is designed to
accommodate a wide range of operating temperatures spanning from
minus 40 degrees Celsius up to 80 degrees Celsius. The modular
design of the system allows customers to scale components of the
eFan to meet their specific requirements and standards.
Additionally, BorgWarner's eFan system offers best-in-class
noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance. The fan geometry
is optimized to offer full performance at speeds less than 3,000
RPM. This reduces overall noise, especially for sensitive vehicle
scenarios like battery charging.
"As the industry continues to put a heavy focus on reducing
emissions, the need for high performing power electronic components
is essential," said Dr. Volker Weng, Vice President of
BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Turbos and
Thermal Technologies. "Our sophisticated and efficient eFan
system has the scalability to meet specific customer requirements,
with a wide voltage range and liquid-cooling for long-term
reliability. I'm proud of our team for growing our relationship
with this global OEM by winning this business and providing yet
another solution that enables a more sustainable future."
The eFan system supports voltage ranges from 550V-850V,
guaranteeing compatibility across a wide variety of high-voltage
commercial vehicle electric systems. A key feature of the
technology is that the e-motor and power electronics within the
eFan are liquid-cooled for compactness and robustness, promoting
reliability in long-term operation.
BorgWarner's eFan portfolio offers solutions that meet the needs
of a variety of different heavy-duty commercial vehicle
applications, including both BEVs and fuel cell electric vehicles.
For high-power segment applications, its eFan systems are capable
of up to 40 kW and 160 Nm. Customers can also tailor interfaces and
connectors and choose to use specific system parts, such as
external or integrated inverters and open or ring fans.
About BorgWarner
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner
has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful
mobility innovation to market. With a focus on sustainability,
we're helping to build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for
all.
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