BorgWarner to Supply VTG Turbocharger for European OEM's Hybrid Electric Platform
BorgWarner has secured an agreement to supply its variable turbine geometry turbocharger for a major European automaker's hybrid electric vehicle platform, with production expected to start in 2028.
2028
What Happened
BorgWarner will supply its variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger for a major European OEM's hybrid electric vehicle platform. The technology features adjustable, electrically-actuated vanes that regulate pressure upstream of the turbine, enabling near-instant acceleration and maximum power output. The turbocharger is tailored to meet the OEM's size and space requirements, with an updated turbine housing designed to fit packaging constraints and enhance transient performance.
2028
Production of the VTG turbocharger for the HEV platform is expected to begin in 2028.
- Shot-peened compressor wheel for improved strength and durability
- Silencer at the compressor outlet to reduce noise
- Adjustable electrically-actuated vanes for precise control
“BorgWarner is proud to extend our long-lasting, trusted partnership with this OEM by supplying our VTG technology to the company's HEV platform.”
Why this matters
This partnership helps the OEM introduce one of its first hybrid electric vehicles in North America, showcasing how traditional turbocharger technology is adapted for electrified powertrains to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Terms in This Story
- Variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger
- A turbocharger that uses adjustable vanes to control exhaust gas flow, improving engine efficiency and response across a wide range of speeds.
- Shot-peened compressor wheel
- A compressor wheel treated with a process that bombards its surface with small media to increase strength and resistance to wear.
- Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)
- A vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and battery to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.
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