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    FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025: Key themes and concerns for the automotive industry
    One thing is abundantly clear after the FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) last week. Megatrends impact everything. No longer can chassis development, braking, safety validation and so forth stand alone without impact from the broader drive towards electrification, the AI revolution or SDVs, to name a few.  The event’s sessions gave the impression that electrification is already baked into the industry, particularly in Europe where the debate on (regulation-pushed) direction is ...
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    Beyond horsepower: Compute becomes the new competitive edge for OEMs
    Automotive compute power is becoming a defining metric of vehicle capability — not just for autonomy, but across cockpit systems, connectivity and life-cycle software deployment. As vehicles transition toward centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software-defined platforms, silicon performance is now a core determinant of what a vehicle can do — and how long it will remain competitive in the field. Two metrics have emerged as industry standards for measuring this compu...
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    BorgWarner secures new business for dual-clutch modules in China
    BorgWarner has solidified its position in dual-clutch transmission (DCT) technology by securing a new contract with a major Chinese transmission manufacturer and extending an existing contract with a German original equipment manufacturer in China for another seven years. This development underscores BorgWarner's commitment to providing advanced solutions in the Chinese market, a sentiment expressed by Isabelle McKenzie, vice president of BorgWarner Inc., and president and general manage...
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    BorgWarner extends four EGR contracts with a major North American OEM
    BorgWarner announced the extension of four of its exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) supply contracts to a major North American original equipment manufacturer for use in passenger and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) with combustion and hybrid engines. These EGR systems, which include valves, coolers and modules, are aimed at reducing nitrogen oxides emissions and improving fuel economy by recirculating a portion of the engine's exhaust gases. The production of these components is pla...
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    BorgWarner plans to supply electric motors to a major North American OEM
    BorgWarner has entered into a contract with a major North American-based original equipment manufacturer to supply its 400-V SW130 (S-wind) eMotor for hybrid full-sized trucks and sport utility vehicles, the company announced. According to BorgWarner, its S-wind technology enhances performance and efficiency while offering a compact solution. This contract aims to expand BorgWarner's global footprint, with production anticipated to commence in the second quarter of 2028. The company h...
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    BorgWarner secures a contract for high-voltage coolant heaters with a global OEM
    BorgWarner has secured a significant contract with a major global original equipment manufacturer to supply its 400-V high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology for a series of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This contract represents BorgWarner's largest HVCH award in North America to date, involving midsize pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and minivans, with production slated to begin in 2027. The HVCH is noted for its flexible, compact design and high thermal power de...
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    BorgWarner's battery subsidiary to close two Metro Detroit facilities, affecting 188 jobs
    Akasol, BorgWarner's battery subsidiary that it acquired in 2022, is set to permanently shut down two of its facilities located in Metro Detroit, leading to the layoff of approximately 188 employees. These closures, as announced in a Warren notice sent to the state by Akasol, will affect its sites in Hazel Park and Warren. The layoffs are scheduled to occur between April 14 and July. The company explained that this decision is part of its strategy to manage its portfolio and achieve grow...
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    BorgWarner's full-year revenue falls 0.8% YOY to $14.1 billion in 2024
    In a press release dated Feb. 6, BorgWarner announced that it has achieved a net revenue of $14.1 billion during full year 2024, which is marginally lower by 0.8% year over year. Net income for the full year stood at $338 million, compared to $695 million reported in 2023. The fourth-quarter financial highlights show a 2.4% year-over-year decrease in US generally accepted accounting principles net sales to $3.4 billion and a net loss of $1.84 per diluted share. Net loss for the fourth qu...
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    BorgWarner extends partnership with North American OEM for turbocharger programs
    BorgWarner, a prominent global provider of innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has announced the continuation of its partnership with a major North American-based original equipment manufacturer to extend contracts concerning several wastegate turbocharger programs, specifically targeting midsized gasoline engines. These turbocharged engines are designed to enhance the performance of various models of midsized and large sport utility vehicles as well as trucks manufactured by the...
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    BorgWarner secures new electric-motor orders from three mainland Chinese OEMs
    BorgWarner, a leading innovator in the electric vehicle motor sector, is accelerating its presence in the new-energy vehicle (NEV) market by securing four new projects with three major mainland Chinese domestic brands. Announced Feb. 6, BorgWarner is set to begin multiple projects aimed at enhancing the hybrid and EV landscape. These projects include providing 400-V high-voltage hairpin (HVH) motors for a 200-kW hybrid rear-drive platform for a leading mainland Chinese NEV supplier, with prod...
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    BorgWarner to supply its VCT technology to an East Asian OEM for hybrid and gasoline engines
    In a press release dated Feb. 6, BorgWarner has announced an enhancement of its long-standing relationship with a significant East Asian original equipment manufacturer by providing its cutting-edge variable cam timing (VCT) technology for the automaker's upcoming hybrid and gasoline engines. This collaboration is expected to commence with the production of the engines in the first quarter of 2026. The integration of BorgWarner's VCT technology into these engines marks a significant step...
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    Joseph Fadool to become BorgWarner's new CEO in 2025
    BorgWarner Inc. announced a significant leadership change set to take place on Feb. 6, 2025, as Joseph Fadool, currently the executive vice president and COO, will assume the role of president and CEO. This transition comes as Frédéric Lissalde, the current president and CEO, prepares for retirement and will step down from the board of directors. To facilitate a smooth transition, Lissalde will serve in an advisory capacity until Aug. 30, 2025. Alexis P. Michas, non-executive chairman of th...
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    BorgWarner expands EV market presence in Asia with major supply orders
    BorgWarner has secured three supply contracts for its high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology in key Asian markets of mainland China, South Korea and Japan, the company said in a press release. In mainland China, BorgWarner’s HVCH has been chosen by a leading domestic automaker for integration into a fully electric sport utility vehicle, with production scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025. This move represents a significant advancement in BorgWarner's efforts to penetrate th...
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    BorgWarner secures additional supply orders for transfer cases with major North American OEM
    BorgWarner is expanding its strategic partnership with a major North American original equipment manufacturer by securing contract extensions to supply two types of transfer cases including its active Electro-Mechanical On-Demand 2-Speed (EMOD) and a part-time Electric Shift-on-the-Fly 2-Speed (ESOF). According to BorgWarner’s press release on Oct. 31, two of the OEM’s combustion and hybrid passenger truck platforms will be equipped with the EMOD and ESOF, while an additional passenger truck...
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    BorgWarner to supply advanced turbochargers for GM's Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
    In a press release dated Sept. 23, BorgWarner announced that it will supply its twin ball bearing turbochargers to General Motors to be installed in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The new turbocharger is the largest Twin Turbochargers to feature in a passenger car. Paired with the automaker's 5.5-liter flat plane crankshaft V8 engine, this Corvette is capable of 1,064hp and 828 pound-feet of torque.  According to BorgWarner, the automaker selected BorgWarner's twin ball bearing tu...
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    BorgWarner to unveil clean transportation technologies at IAA Transportation 2024
    BorgWarner announced its participation in IAA Transportation 2024 to be held in Hanover, Germany, from Sept. 17 to 22, where it plans to showcase its latest innovations in clean transportation technologies. The company's exhibit will feature product advancements aimed at improving the sustainability of commercial transportation. A key highlight will be the debut of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs for commercial vehicles, a result of the recent collaboration between BorgWarner and F...
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    BorgWarner secures largest eFan contract in North America
    BorgWarner, known for its innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has recently secured its largest eFan business contract in North America. This contract involves providing a high-voltage eFan system for a series of heavy- and medium-duty battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) by a major global original equipment manufacturer in North America, with production set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027. The eFan system, which includes a fan, e-motor and integrated high-voltage inverter, ...
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    BorgWarner secures contracts for EGR coolers with North American commercial vehicle customer
    BorgWarner, known for its innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has recently expanded its thermal management product business by securing contracts for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers with a notable commercial vehicle customer based in North America. Production of these EGR coolers is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, with plans to incorporate them across various commercial vehicle applications. BorgWarner will provide two variations of its EGR cooler, fe...
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    BorgWarner wins order for electric cross differential technology from three OEMs
    BorgWarner has announced contracts with three major original equipment manufacturers, including GAC Motor, a global East Asian OEM and a global OEM based in Europe, to supply its electric cross differential (eXD) technology, aimed at enhancing vehicle traction, handling and stability for a variety of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) applications such as sports cars, premium sedans and hatchbacks. Production for GAC Motor has already commenced, with production for the other OEMs set ...
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    BorgWarner supplies wet clutch, hydraulic control modules to Buick for new GL8 PHEV van
    BorgWarner has supplied wet clutch and hydraulic control modules for the 2-speed hybrid transmission of General Motors’ premium brand Buick’s new GL8 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) van, with production beginning in June, the company announced July 30. The said transmission unit is the first large and medium-sized plug-in hybrid transmission produced by General Motors in mainland China for the domestic market. BorgWarner said that its efficiency-enhancing wet clutch and hydraulic control mo...
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    BorgWarner opens new high-voltage testing facility in India
    BorgWarner has inaugurated a new high-voltage (HV) testing facility at its Tech Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Autocar Professional reported July 15. The 11,600-square-feet facility, High Voltage Propulsion Engineering Laboratory, has been commissioned on the ground floor of BorgWarner’s India Propulsion Engineering Centre (IPEC) in Whitefield, Bengaluru. It is tailored to enhance the development of electric propulsion systems, including HV traction motors, inverters and DC-DC converte...
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    BorgWarner appoints Joseph Fadool as the new COO
    BorgWarner Inc. has promoted Joseph Fadool, who currently serves the company as vice president, as well as in the position of president and general manager for BorgWarner’s Emissions, Thermal and Turbo Systems division, to executive vice president and COO, the company announced May 30. Fadool will take over his new role with effect from July 1. He will report to Frédéric Lissalde, president and CEO at BorgWarner. Meanwhile, as COO, Fadool will be responsible for the operations of the c...
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    BorgWarner reports net sales of $3.59 billion in Q1 2024, up 6% YOY
    Michigan, US-based global auto component major BorgWarner has reported its first-quarter 2024 net sales at $3.59 billion, recording a growth of 6% over first-quarter 2023 net sales of $3.38 billion, the company said May 2. BorgWarner attributed this year-over-year growth to an increased demand for its products. However, the year-over-year growth was partially offset by the negative impact of foreign currencies, it added. The company’s net earnings for the March quarter stood at...
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    BorgWarner receives two new orders to supply eMotors to Xpeng
    BorgWarner has won more business orders from the mainland China-based electric-car maker Xpeng Motor, the company announced May 2. It said that it has secured two separate orders to supply the high-voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotor to Xpeng, which plans to use these components on two of its upcoming electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) models. Elaborating more on this, BorgWarner said that the recently secured contracts include its advanced, oil-cooled 800-V eMotor systems, which comprise stator a...
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    BorgWarner supplies electric torque vectoring and disconnect systems to Polestar
    BorgWarner is first to market with its electric torque vectoring and disconnect (eTVD) system for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) as it plans to supply these components to Polestar and another undisclosed major European original equipment manufacturer, the company said May 2. The eTVD is part of BorgWarner’s electric torque management system (eTMS) solutions portfolio, which is designed to intelligently control wheel torque to increase stability, provide superior dynamic performance, and i...
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    BorgWarner, partners collaborate to build fast-charging infrastructure for electric trucks in mainland China
    BorgWarner New Energy (Xiangyang) Co. Ltd. is collaborating with Goodman Group, a global industrial real estate company, and Windrose Technology, a zero-emission, long-haul truck developer, to jointly develop 960-kW fast-charging infrastructure for electric long-haul trucks for Goodman's properties in mainland China, Windrose announced March 26. According to the press note, the fast-charging technology will enable Windrose's long-haul, 49-metric-ton electric vehicle trucks to replenish about ...
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    BorgWarner partners with Manufacture 2030 to measure, reduce supply chain emissions
    BorgWarner, a global automotive supplier, has partnered with Manufacture 2030 (M2030), a decarbonization software provider, to measure and reduce its supply chain carbon footprint. The partnership aims to support BorgWarner's goal of reducing absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030. Through the agreement, BorgWarner will leverage M2030's expertise and software to encourage its direct material suppliers to increase their emissions-reduction efforts. The tool will gather energy...
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    BorgWarner secures a contract to supply dual inverter from a Chinese automaker
    BorgWarner has secured a contract with a major Chinese vehicle manufacturer to supply its dual inverter with boost function, the Michigan, US-based global component supplier announced Feb. 8. It said that its dual inverter with boost function will be used in a series of its customer’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and range-extended (REEV) electric vehicle passenger car platforms. BorgWarner, however, did not disclose the name of its Chinese customer who has placed this order. The boost module i...
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    BorgWarner extends contract to supply 400V high voltage coolant heaters to a major global OEM
    BorgWarner has extended its contract to supply 400V high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) to a major global OEM, the Michigan-based supplier announced on February 8. It said that these 400V HVCH will be used on the undisclosed automaker’s battery-electric light-vehicle platforms, specifically SUV and passenger truck programs. The business win is one of three contracts secured with North American OEMs for BorgWarner’s HVCH, it said in its press note. According to BorgWarner, the robust 40...
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    BorgWarner to supply electric motor components to mainland Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors
    BorgWarner announced on Feb. 8 that it has begun producing an eMotor rotor and stator to be supplied to mainland Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors. It said that these electric motor components will be used by XPeng on its X9 MPV as well as its next electric B-class sedan, with start of production planned for the third quarter of 2024. According to BorgWarner, the high-voltage hairpin (HVH) 220 eMotor offers high power and torque density, and higher efficiency at a competitive cost, as well as an ...
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    BorgWarner signs strategic agreement with BYD’s FinDreams to produce LFP battery packs
    BorgWarner Inc. has signed a strategic agreement with FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD Company Limited, wherein it will be the only localized manufacturer that is not an original equipment manufacturer with rights to localize lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs for commercial vehicles. This agreement will utilize FinDreams Battery blade cells in Europe, the Americas and select regions of Asia-Pacific, BorgWarner announced on Feb. 8. The duration of BorgWarner’s agreement with B...
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    BorgWarner reports net sales of $3,522 million in Q4, FY'23, up 6.2%
    In a press release on Feb. 8, US-based auto supplier BorgWarner Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 at $3,522 million in net sales, an increase of 6.2% from $3,317 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. This expansion was primarily due to increased demand for its products and higher industry production compared with the prior year. The net earnings of $149 million were down 13.3% against $172 million last year. The company highlighted key updates i...
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    BorgWarner showcases electrification portfolio at SIAT 2024 in Pune, India
    BorgWarner is showcasing its latest electrification products at the ongoing Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2024, in Pune, India, the company announced Jan. 23. The SIAT is being organized at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Center between Jan. 23–25, 2024. BorgWarner is showcasing its high-voltage drivetrain innovation including eMotors, inverters, drive modules and battery systems. Also on display are its advanced thermal-management products...
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    BorgWarner names Craig Aaron as executive vice president and CFO
    In a Dec. 5 press release, US-based auto component supplier BorgWarner announced succession at the top leadership by naming Craig Aaron as executive vice president and CFO, effective March 1, 2024. Aaron will succeed Kevin Nowlan, the current executive vice president and CFO who is set to retire. Nowlan will stay with the company until April 1, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition. Speaking on the new appointment, Frédéric Lissalde, president and CEO, said, “Kevin has p...
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    BorgWarner receives extension for hybrid tech supply contract with European OEM
    US-based auto component supplier BorgWarner said on Nov. 2 that it has received an extension of its contract to supply Combined Inverter and DC Converter (CIDD) units to a premium European OEM for use in the company's all-wheel-drive B and C segment hybrid applications. CIDD offers a compact solution for managing a vehicle's electric drive and accessory systems, and the technology is intended for use in premium European OEMs' all-wheel drive B and C segment hybrid applications. BorgWarner'...
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    Borgwarner’s Q3 net sales up 12% YOY to $3.62 billion
    Michigan, US-based automotive component supplier BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner) has reported third-quarter 2023 net sales at $3.62 billion, registering a growth of 12% year over year, compared with the net sales of $3.23 billion for the third quarter of 2022, the company announced Nov. 2. The increase was primarily due to higher demand for the company’s products and recoveries from the customers of material-cost inflation. Net earnings slumped to $50 million from $273 million last year. The c...
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    BorgWarner wins high-voltage coolant heaters business from global OEM
    US-based automotive supplier BorgWarner on Nov. 2 said in a press release that it has reached an agreement with a major global original equipment manufacturer to supply its 400-V high-voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for the automaker’s European light-vehicle program. The start of production for this mandate is likely to be in 2026. The company said the newest business win marks the second HVCH contract secured with the global automaker over two months in different regions. This bolsters its ...
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    Automotive suppliers may resort to layoffs if UAW strikes continue in the US
    Automotive component suppliers are preparing for potential layoffs if the United Auto Workers (UAW) continues to hold strikes against General Motors, Stellantis and Ford Motor Co., disrupting production and supply chain operations in the US, according to a news report published by Automotive News on September 15. The report said that automotive suppliers are closely monitoring the evolving situation and are working on a plan to deal with prolonged work stoppage. The UAW, the labor union which...
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    BorgWarner’s emissions-reduction goals validated by the SBTi
    US-based auto supplier, BorgWarner, said the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated its goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. The company submitted its Scope 1, 2 and 3 near-term targets for validation to the SBTi in December 2022. Since then, BorgWarner has accelerated its target for Scope 3 emissions reduction of 25% from...
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    IAA Mobility 2023: BorgWarner to showcase innovative EV products
    Aiming to engage with industry stakeholders with its new electric vehicle product portfolio, US auto supplier BorgWarner is geared up to showcase its growing, innovative product portfolio that supports automotive manufacturers in their electrification transformations at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2023. The company will take advantage of the event to highlight its progress on strategic objectives and the continuous evolution of its efficient technology solutions fo...
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    BorgWarner to supply e-motor stator, inverter to a major East Asian OEM
    BorgWarner announced August 2 that it has won a major order from an East Asian original equipment manufacturer to supply its electric-motor stator and inverter for the automaker’s new electric vehicle platform. The EV platform is scheduled to enter production by mid-2025, it said. Although BorgWarner did not name the East Asian automaker, it said that the two companies have been sharing a technological partnership for more than two decades. As a result, BorgWarner is fully equipped with an ...
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    BorgWarner to supply new integrated drive module to a leading Chinese carmaker
    Michigan-based automotive component supplier BorgWarner will supply a new integrated drive module (iDM) to a leading Chinese original equipment manufacturer, the company said August 2. It is anticipated that production will start in the second quarter of 2024, the company said. BorgWarner said that production of its iDM technology is expected to be carried out at its manufacturing facility based in Wuhan, China. Notably, BorgWarner’s all-new iDM works to enhance the overall hybrid-d...
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    BorgWarner reports Q2 FY 2023 sales of $4.52 billion, up 20% YOY
    Michigan-based automotive component supplier BorgWarner has reported its second-quarter 2023 net sales at $4.52 billion, recording a growth of 20% year over year, the company announced August 2. BorgWarner’s net sales during the corresponding quarter stood at $3.75 billion. That said, BorgWarner’s organic sales for the June quarter this year was up 21% year over year, if the impact of foreign currencies and the acquisitions of Santroll’s light-vehicle eMotor business, Rhombus Energy Sol...
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    BorgWarner to build a new plant in Mexico for eMobility technologies
    US auto component supplier BorgWarner on July 6 announced an investment in Mexico that includes a new manufacturing plant focusing on power electronics components and electric motors. BorgWarner has been operating for more than eight years in San Luis Potosí, and this is the first plant of the company in the state that will integrate a clean room, becoming an electromobility manufacturing hub. The plant will also house a product validation testing laboratory, with a focus on inverter...
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    BorgWarner completes spin-off of Phinia
    BorgWarner has announced the successful completion of the spin-off of its Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments into a separate, publicly traded company called Phinia, in a press release dated July 3. Evercore was BorgWarner's lead financial advisor for the spin-off, while BofA Securities also acted as a financial advisor. BorgWarner had announced its intention to spin off its Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments in December 2022. Significance: As a part of its Charging Forward strategy anno...
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    BorgWarner secures order for its electric variable cam timing technology from top OEM
    US-based automotive supplier BorgWarner has secured a contract to deliver its latest electric variable cam timing (eVCT) technology for use in a major global original equipment manufacturer’s four-cylinder engine. This business win highlights the first production of BorgWarner’s eVCT and is anticipated to significantly improve fuel economy and performance while reducing emissions, the company announced June 23. BorgWarner said the eVCT offered additional benefits from stand...
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    BorgWarner to acquire Eldor Corp.’s Electric Hybrid Systems business
    BorgWarner Inc. and Eldor Corp. SpA on June 19 announced that they have entered into a Share Purchase Agreement under which BorgWarner has agreed to acquire the Electric Hybrid Systems (EHS) business segment of Eldor for €75 million at closing with a potential additional amount due subject to an earnout. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023. Significance: Based in Italy, Eldor’s EH...
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    BorgWarner spins off its subsidiary Phinia
    US automotive component supplier BorgWarner on June 14 announced the successful completion of spinning off Phinia, paving the way for Phinia to become a completely independent company listed at the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PHIN. Significant: In December 2022, BorgWarner declared its intent to spin off the Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments (later named Phinia), consistent with its Charging Forward strategy. At that time, the company’s nonexecutive chairman of ...
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    BorgWarner marks a strategic shift toward electric mobility
    In a bid to reposition itself to cater to the changing trends of the automotive industry, US-based auto-component maker BorgWarner reinforces its vision of a clean and sustainable world. The company on June 6 unveiled a new logo and its commitment to electric vehicles. The new logo is a visual representation of the company’s transformation, focusing on the future, and signals a new chapter in BorgWarner’s long and proud history. For the first time, the company changed its logo in over three ...
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    BorgWarner to make fresh investment in Mexico to produce battery-cooling plates
    US auto-component maker, BorgWarner announced plans to invest in its Ramos Arizpe Campus, Mexico, where it will produce innovative battery-cooling plates destined for a carmaker’s next generation of electric vehicles, the company said May 25, without revealing the investment figure. The company said this investment will strengthen its competitive position within e-mobility by adding specialized talent and increasing capacity for future EV application development. “This signif...
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    BorgWarner reports net sales of $4.18 billion in Q1 2023, up 8% YOY
    Michigan-based automotive component supplier BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner) has reported first quarter 2023 net sales at $4.18 billion, registering a growth of 8% year over year compared with the net sales of $3.87 billion for the first quarter 2022, the company announced May 4. BorgWarner said that the organic sales for the first quarter were up 12% year over year if the impact of foreign currencies and the acquisitions of Santroll Automotive Component's (Santroll’s)...
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    Advanced Propulsion Centre to invest £77 million on seven automotive research and development projects in the UK
    UK government-backed Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) is investing £77 million in seven automotive research and development (R&D) projects with a goal of decarbonizing the transportation system and achieving net zero in the automotive supply chain, APC said May 9. The total investment of £77 million comprise £38.4 million from the UK government and a further £38.7 million from the automotive industry. “The seven projects, each involving a group of companies working in part...
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    BorgWarner secures eMotors order from top Chinese OEM
    BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market, has been selected to provide high-voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotors to a leading automotive manufacturer in China. The eMotors will be used in the Chinese automaker’s dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) and range-extended electric vehicle (REEV), with mass production expected to start in August 2023 in Tianjin, China, the company said on May 4. This HVH motor uses a compa...
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    BorgWarner plans $20 million investment in three Michigan plants
    US-based auto supplier, BorgWarner plan to invest $20 million into expanding the capabilities of three existing Michigan-based facilities and developing a new electric vehicle (EV) battery service center. The fresh investment is likely to create nearly 186 jobs, including engineering, manufacturing and service positions, the company said on April 19. The investment will be split across the three facilities. The Auburn Hills portion will be allocated toward new electrification labs that will h...
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    BorgWarner to expand production capacity at South Carolina plant
    Michigan-based supplier of automotive components BorgWarner announced on April 19 that the company will invest $42 million in expanding the production capacity of its Seneca, SC-based manufacturing plant. BorgWarner said that the new investment will be allocated toward upgrading the existing facility, as well as in developing new manufacturing lines for battery modules and packs. The company plans to set up an annual battery production capacity of 3 GWh at the site, further contributing to th...
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    BorgWarner to supply German OEM with battery cooling plates for EVs
    BorgWarner has announced that it will supply a major German OEM in Europe and the US with battery cooling plates for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a company press release on 9 February. The cooling plates provide cooling capacity in a more compact package with reduced weight and cost. “We’ve collaborated with this customer for more than 30 years as a technical partner, contributing to many new technologies that the customer has integrated into its vehicles. We’re proud to e...
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    BorgWarner to supply 800V silicon carbide-based inverters to global OEM
    BorgWarner will supply 800V silicon carbide-based (SiC) inverters to a global OEM, it said in a press release dated 9 February. The inverters will be used for battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platforms. There will be two variants used in passenger BEVs—a 250 kW for passenger cars and all-wheel drive crossover utility vehicles and a second 350 kW module for the OEM’s performance vehicles. “As a current 400-volt inverter supplier to the automaker, it was a significant win for our team to be...
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    BorgWarner spins off fuel systems, aftermarket businesses to sharpen EV focus
    In an attempt to sharpen its focus on electric vehicle (EV) technologies while accelerating growth under the “Charging Forward” strategy, the Michigan-based automotive component supplier BorgWarner Inc. said on December 6, 2022, that it plans to spin off its fuel systems and aftermarket businesses into a separate, publicly traded company (NewCo). The announcement comes amid the ongoing global shift to EVs as both automakers and component suppliers transition supply chains and their respec...
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    BorgWarner aims to cut down its Scope 3 emissions by at least 25% by 2031
    Michigan-based global automotive component supplier BorgWarner plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by at least 25% by 2031 from a 2021 baseline, the company announced on 15 December 2022. The company said that it has formally submitted its Scope 3 target, along with the previously announced target to achieve 85% absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction by 2030 (from a 2021 baseline), for validation to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). BorgWarner added that these s...
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    BorgWarner to display advanced EV solutions at 2023 Auto Expo Components Show in New Delhi
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies and EV components, BorgWarner plans to participate at the upcoming 2023 Auto Expo Components show in New Delhi, India next month. The company plans to showcase a broad range of technologies that support vehicle electrification including battery systems, charging stations, electric motors, integrated drive modules, power electronics and high-performance thermal management products like the high voltage coolant heater, among others, BorgWar...
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    BorgWarner opens new technical center in Bangalore, India
    BorgWarner has officially opened a new technical center focused on propulsion technologies and software capabilities in Bangalore, India, the company announced on 8 December 2022. According to the company, the new technical center, which is spread across an area of about 2,460 square meters, will focus on systems software development, fuel handling design and mechanical simulation for internal combustion engines, and hydrogen (H2) engine management systems. The new facility, which will have t...
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    BorgWarner to spin-off Fuel Systems and Aftermarket business into separate company
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies, BorgWarner, has announced its intention to execute a tax-free spinoff of its fuel systems and aftermarket segments into a separate, publicly traded company (“NewCo”), according to a press release dated 6 December. “The intended separation supports optimizing our combustion portfolio and advancing our electrification journey while NewCo would be able to pursue growth opportunities in alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, and in Af...
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    BorgWarner acquires Switzerland-based Drivetek AG
    Michigan-based global automotive component supplier BorgWarner Inc. has acquired Switzerland-headquartered Drivetek AG for CHF35 million (USD37.31 million), the company announced on 2 December 2022. BorgWarner said that while it has paid CHF25 million (USD26.65 million) at the closing of the transaction, the remaining amount of CHF10 million  would be paid in the form of contingent payments over the next three years. Commenting on the acquisition, Frédéric Lissalde, President and CE...
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    BorgWarner plans to set up a battery systems factory in Brazil
    Michigan-based automotive component supplier BorgWarner plans to set up a new manufacturing facility to produce battery systems in Brazil, the company announced on 25 November 2022. The planned manufacturing plant, which will be located in Piracicaba, Brazil, is expected to allow BorgWarner to produce battery systems for customers locally. While the facility will be launched in phases to meet all quality and safety requirements, the company said that it expects to commence operations and asse...
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    BorgWarner to invest USD500 million in US chipmaker Wolfspeed
    BorgWarner and Wolfspeed have signed a strategic partnership that calls for BorgWarner to invest USD500 million in Wolfspeed’s financing transaction in exchange for a silicon carbide device capacity corridor, the Michigan-based supplier of propulsion systems and electric mobility solutions announced on 16 November 2022. Under the multiyear agreement between BorgWarner and Wolfspeed, former will be entitled to purchase up to USD650 million worth of devices annually as its requirements increa...
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    BorgWarner reports Q3 2022 net sales at USD4 billion, up 19% y/y
    Michigan-based automotive component supplier BorgWarner has reported third quarter 2022 net sales at USD4,060 million, recording a growth of 19% over the corresponding period last fiscal, the company said on 27 October 2022. BorgWarner had reported net sales of USD3,416 million in third quarter 2021. That said, according to the company, its organic sales during the period grew 29% compared with third quarter 2021. This was calculated after excluding the impact of foreign currencies, the 2022 ...
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    BorgWarner opens new production plant for powertrain components in India
    Michigan-based global automotive component supplier BorgWarner has inaugurated a new plant near Chennai, India, under BorgWarner Morse Systems India, according to a news report published by Autocar Professional on 21 September 2022. The company plans to produce and assemble its high-performance engine control and variable camshaft timing (VCT) systems at the new plant, which is slated to be a centralized unit in terms of the production facility as well as warehousing, logistics and shipping, ...
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    BorgWarner to acquire EV charging solutions company Hubei Surpass Sun Electric
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain systems and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner has acquired China-based EV charging solutions provider Hubei Surpass Sun Electric (SSE) for CNY410 million (USD58.44 million), the company announced on 20 September 2022. “The company has entered into an equity transfer agreement under which it has agreed to acquire the electric vehicle solution, smart grid and smart energy businesses of SSE,” BorgWarner said in a statement Tuesday. The com...
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    How is the global semiconductor shortage impacting thermal and powertrain suppliers?
    The global automotive industry reported a semiconductor shortage for the first time in the second half of calendar year (CY) 2020. That was the time when major automakers, which were looking to scale up production and revive industrial activities across the automotive supply chains, struggled to secure necessary supplies of mainly electronic and electrical components powered by the semiconductors. As demand for household appliances including consumer electronics and white goods, and cars witn...
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    BorgWarner secures order from Hyundai Motor to supply integrated drive modules
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain systems and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner has secured a new order from South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) to supply its iDM146 integrated drive module (iDM), the company announced on 10 August 2022. BorgWarner’s iDM146 will power Hyundai’s A-segment electric vehicle (EV) platform, which is scheduled to go in production in the third quarter of 2024, it said. Commenting on the new business win from Hyundai, Dr. Stefan Demm...
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    BorgWarner gets first batch of DC fast chargers installed in Italy
    BorgWarner announced on 3 August 2022 that the first units of its all-new fast-charging station, Iperion-120, have been installed in Italy by a local service provider called Route220. The newly installed direct current (DC) charging device offers benefits for users and operators alike through its fast-charging options, easy-to-use operations, compatibility, versatility, and longevity, the company said. According to the company, the Iperion-120 offers superior efficiency by providing the facil...
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    BorgWarner secures two new orders to supply 800V high-voltage coolant heaters
    Michigan-based global automotive supplier BorgWarner has won two new orders to supply its advanced 800V high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology for electric vehicles (EVs), the company said on 3 August 2022. The company has won these orders from one global automaker and a mainland Chinese automaker, it said. According to the company, its in-house–developed 800V HVCH, which complements the existing 400V coolant heater, features enhanced electronics and a reliable design, which lays dow...
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    BorgWarner acquires Rhombus Energy Solutions, expands EV charging portfolio
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain components and electric mobility solutions, BorgWarner Inc. announced on 3 August 2022 that the company has acquired California-headquartered Rhombus Energy Solutions for USD185 million. “The transaction has an enterprise value of up to USD185 million, which is being funded primarily with cash balances,” the company said in an official statement Wednesday, adding that approximately USD130 million was delivered at closing and up to USD55 million...
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    BorgWarner reports flat y/y net sales of USD3.75 billion in Q2 2022
    Michigan-based supplier of powertrain and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner has reported US GAAP net sales of USD3.759 billion for the quarter ending 30 June 2022, the company said on 3 August 2022, adding that the quarterly sales performance remained flat when compared with the same period last year. BorgWarner’s net sales for the same period last year stood at USD3.758 billion. The company, however, added that excluding the impact of foreign currencies, the 2022 acquisition of Santro...
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    BorgWarner bags order to supply SiC inverters to two performance car brands
    Michigan based supplier of powertrain and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner has bagged orders from two performance car brands to supply new 800V silicon carbide (SiC) inverter, the company announced on 31 May 2022. The company said that the new SiC inverter is designed using BorgWarner’s patented ‘Viper’ SiC 800V power module, which resulted in saving semiconductor and SiC material. Furthermore, the dual-side cooling technology in the power module helped in reducing the product wei...
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    BorgWarner bags first OEM contract to supply flexible battery management system technology
    Michigan based supplier of powertrain components and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner said on 4 May 2022 that the company has bagged its first OEM contract to supply its flexible battery management system (BMS). While the company did not disclose the name of the customer, it said that its BMS will be used by the global vehicle manufacturer in all of its B and C segment models as well as on its light commercial vehicle platforms. The company said that its BMS will be equipped on the vehicle...
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    BorgWarner bags contract to supply eMotors to a Chinese EV maker
    Global automotive supplier of powertrain components and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner has bagged a contract to supply high-voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotors to a leading electric vehicle company in China, the company said on 4 May 2022. The BorgWarner-made eMotors will be used in the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s second-generation 800V propulsion system platform and the model built on the said platform is expected to start mass production in October 2023, it said Wednesday. “We are e...
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    BorgWarner reports Q1 2022 net sales at USD3.87 billion, down 3% y/y
    Michigan-based global supplier BorgWarner has reported first quarter 2022 net sales of USD3.87 billion, down 3% y/y on the overall decline in the automotive industry production volumes and weaker foreign currencies, the company said on 4 May 2022. BorgWarner’s first quarter 2021 net sales stood at USD4 billion. However, the company said that excluding the impact of foreign currencies and divestitures, organic sales were up 1% y/y over first quarter 2021. While BorgWarner’s operating incom...
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    BorgWarner concludes acquisition of China’s Santroll Automotive Components
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner has completed its acquisition of China’s Santroll Automotive Components, the company updated on 1 April 2022. Notably, Santroll Automotive Components is a unit of Santroll’s eMotor business, which is a Tianjin, China-based powertrain supplier. The company designs and manufactures hairpin and concentrated-winding technology eMotors that are used in the light vehicles. Santroll supplies its ...
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    BorgWarner reports net sales of USD3,655 million in Q4 2021, down 6.9% y/y
    Global automotive supplier BorgWarner reported net sales of USD3,655 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, down 6.9% from USD3,926 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 on reduced production volumes during the period, the company said on 15 February 2022. BorgWarner said that the decline in industry production had more than offset the increased demand for its products during the December quarter. BorgWarner’s net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2021 were at USD129 million, compa...
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    BorgWarner to acquire China’s Santroll Automotive Components for over USD220 million
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner has signed an equity transfer agreement with China’s Santroll Electric Auto and Santroll Automotive Components to acquire Santroll Automotive Components for CNY1.4 billion (USD220.65 million), the company said on 15 February 2022. BorgWarner said that the deal entails a closing payment of CNY1.1 billion (USD173.37 million) and an earnout of up to CNY0.3 billion (USD47.28 million). “The tra...
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    BorgWarner wins contract to supply SiC based inverters to a global OEM
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner said on 15 February 2022 that the company has secured a contract with a major global OEM to supply high voltage generator inverters. The said inverters would be used in an innovative electrified architecture to charge the main batteries, it said, adding that the silicon carbide (SiC) based inverter is designed to provide high levels of continuous current and advanced cooling strategies to manage ...
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    BorgWarner to supply innovative heater technology to BMW for premium EV platforms
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies and electric mobility solutions, BorgWarner said on 15 February 2022 that the company is supplying its innovative high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) to the German premium carmaker BMW for the latter’s iX and i4 fully electric architectures. BorgWarner said its coolant heater controls the battery’s thermal management and cabin heating and contributes to significantly enhancing the driving range and durability of the battery. The com...
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    BorgWarner signs agreement with PolyCharge to secure innovative capacitor technology
    Global supplier of powertrain technologies and electric mobility solutions BorgWarner has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with PolyCharge America, Inc., a startup company formed to deliver disruptive capacitor products, it said in a press release issued on 15 December 2021. The agreement will help BorgWarner secure exclusive rights to bring the PolyCharge NanoLam capacitors in-house for use in the company’s extensive selection of inverters, strengthening its inverter capabilities and o...
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    BorgWarner sells Mississippi plant to Atar Capital as part of its Charging Forward strategy
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies BorgWarner said on 5 January 2022 that the company has sold its Water Valley, Mississippi facility to Atar Capital. The company said that the sale of the said plant is consistent with its accelerated electrification strategy, which it refers to as Project Charging Forward, announced in March 2021. Under its Charging Forward strategy, BorgWarner had set a target to dispose of USD3 billion to USD4 billion in annual revenues from its comb...
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    BorgWarner becomes CEBA member to extend its support as a clean energy buyer
    BorgWarner joins the Clean Energy Buyers Alliance (CEBA) as a “large energy buyer” to reflect its commitment create a clean and energy-efficient world space, it said in a press release on 30 November. The membership will help unlock the marketplace for energy consumers to lead a rapid transition to a zero-carbon energy future. “BorgWarner is proud to join CEBA, the largest group of clean energy buyers in the United States,” said Dr. Volker Weng, VP, BorgWarner Inc. and president and g...
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    BorgWarner sets up new facility in Suzhou to enhance R&D and production capabilities
    BorgWarner’s announcement accelerates second phase of its research and development (R&D) facility in the Suzhou Industrial Park, China, it said in a press release on 24 November. The new facility will help BorgWarner expand its footprint and increase production capacity. “As part of our Charging Forward initiative, BorgWarner is committed to accelerating our electrification strategy and achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, with plans to grow electric vehicle product revenues to approx...
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    BorgWarner wins contract to provide 800V SiC inverter for German OEM’s EVs
    BorgWarner has won a contract to provide a new, high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) inverter to a large German automaker, which will use them in its next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), the company announced on 4 November, without disclosing the name of the OEM. BorgWarner said that its 800V SiC inverter with proprietary power switches provides a more compact and efficient power module, resulting in higher EV range and enhanced driving performance. “We are pleased to have won yet anot...
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    BorgWarner reports Q3 2021 net sales at USD3.4 billion, up 35% y/y
    BorgWarner’s Q3 2021 net sales stood at USD3.416 billion, up 35% from USD2.53 billion for the third quarter 2020, the company announced on 3 November. It attributed the y/y growth in net sales to the acquisition of Delphi Technologies and increased demand for its products, which more than offset the decline in industry production. The net earnings, it said, for the third quarter 2021 were at USD96 million as compared with the net earnings of USD111 million for the third quarter 2020. “The...
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    BorgWarner to supply its 400V SiC inverter to a European OEM for its BEVs
    BorgWarner announced on 2 November that it has won a supply contract from a European vehicle manufacturer wherein it would supply its 400V silicon carbide (SiC) inverter to power the OEM’s future line up of electric vehicles (EVs). It, however, did not disclose the name of the automaker. According to BorgWarner, its inverter features dual-sided cooled power switches, providing a significant breakthrough in support of vehicle electrification and offering OEMs superior operational characteris...
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    BorgWarner secures order to supply P3 drive modules to a major European OEM
    BorgWarner has secured an order to supply its fully integrated P3 hybrid drive module that will power a range of front- and all-wheel drive (AWD) sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for a major European performance-based OEM, the company announced on 14 October without disclosing the name of its customer. According to the Michigan-based supplier of powertrain technologies, its inhouse developed P3 hybrid drive module enables significant fuel economy gains and carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction. The mod...
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    BorgWarner to invest USD116 million in a new EV components plant in Portugal
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies BorgWarner broke ground for a new plant in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, where it plans to manufacture EV powertrain parts such as electric motors, inverters and battery management systems (BMS) for a wide range of global automakers in Europe, the company announced on 12 October. BorgWarner said it plans to invest EUR100 million (close to USD116 million) in setting up its new manufacturing facility, which is slated to commence operations...
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    BorgWarner acquires minority stake in Enexor BioEnergy for USD10 million
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies BorgWarner has invested USD10 million in Enexor BioEnergy, LLC, in its Series A funding, acquiring a minority stake in the latter, the company said in a press release on 23 August. Enexor BioEnergy is a company that provides on-site renewable energy and carbon conversion solutions. Borgwarner’s move to acquire the stake in Enexor is in line with its efforts to expand its activities in the sustainability business. “Enexor’...
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    Borgwarner invests in CelLink Corp to strengthen its EV battery portfolio
    Michigan-based supplier of powertrain technologies Borgwarner has invested in CelLink Corporation in an attempt to strengthen its electric vehicle battery technology portfolio, the company said in a press release on 16 August. California-based CelLink Corporation is known for developing large, high-conductance flexible circuits for electric vehicle battery and other energy storage applications. The series C equity investment in CelLink Corp complements BorgWarner’s technology investments...
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    Borgwarner to supply dual invertor for EVs to two mainland Chinese vehicle manufacturers
    Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain solutions Borgwarner has won contracts to supply dual inverters for two premier mainland Chinese OEMs, the company said in a press release on 4 August, adding that it is making a significant traction in mainland China’s automotive market. While Great Wall Motor Company (GWM) is one of the two mentioned OEMs, Borgwarner did not disclose the name of the other vehicle manufacturer. The dual inverters will be featured on both hybrid elec...
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    Borgwarner to start drive module business in China
    US-based global supplier of automotive powertrain parts, Borgwarner, plans to supply its iDM220 integrated drive module to a leading Chinese luxury new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, the company said in a press release on 4 August. After bagging a recent supply order for the integrated drive module from a Korean customer, Borgwarner said that this is now the first business win for the iDM220 in China. “The start of production for this business will be in first quarter 2023,” the comp...
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    BorgWarner Q2 2021 net sales rises 164% y/y to USD3.76 billion
    US-based automotive components and systems supplier, BorgWarner, has published its financial results for the second quarter of the 2021 fiscal year (FY). According to a press release issued by BorgWarner on 4 August, during the second quarter this year, the company posted net sales of USD3.76 billion, up 163.5% year over year (y/y) from the USD1.43 billion recorded in net sales during the second quarter of 2020 period. The Air Management segment net sales were USD1.85 million during the secon...
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    BorgWarner plans to supply high-voltage coolant heater to Geely’s premium EV
    Michigan-based global supplier of automotive powertrain parts, BorgWarner has signed a partnership with ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Company to supply its advanced high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) to the carmaker’s new electric sedan, ZEEKR 001, the company said in a press release on 3 August. ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Company is a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group created to manufacture and retail premium electric vehicles under the brand name ZEEKR. According to Borgwarner, t...
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    BorgWarner aims to be carbon neutral by 2035
    Michigan-based automotive supplier BorgWarner Inc. aims to become carbon neutral on scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, the company said in its 2021 Sustainability Report released on June 15. Redrawing its targets to become carbon neutral by 2035, BorgWarner has extended its goal to reduce carbon emissions relative to sales from 2015 to 2030 by 50 percent and energy use relative to sales by 37%. It managed to achieve 17% reduction in its scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity ...
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    BorgWarner acquires 89% of high-performance battery systems maker AKASOL AG
    BorgWarner Inc. announced that it has completed the tender offer for shares of AKASOL AG, resulting in BorgWarner owning 89.08% of AKASOL’s outstanding shares after completion of the tender offer. According to a press release issued by BorgWarner on 4 June, the company stated that this acquisition positions BorgWarner to capitalize on the fast-growing battery pack market. Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, AKASOL is now a majority-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner, but it will be run indepen...
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    BorgWarner to supply integrated drive module for Hyundai EVs
    BorgWarner will supply integrated drive module for Hyundai electric vehicles (EV), according to a company press release on 2 June 2021. BorgWarner will provide its integrated drive module (iDM) for Hyundai’s power electric system, which will be used in the upcoming A-segment EV production, planned to start in mid-2023. "We have enjoyed nearly two decades of partnership with the Hyundai Motor Group and couldn't be more excited about this next step—working on our first electrification proje...
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    BorgWarner secures order for its eTurbo from a European OEM
    US-based automotive components and systems supplier BorgWarner announced that it has won an order for its eTurbo™ products from a major European OEM. According to a press release issued by BorgWarner on 19 May, this device would be installed in a high-voltage hybrid passenger car. The eTurbo provides the additional benefit of electrified boost assistance for enhanced response, along with customary turbocharger advantages. It delivers more than 200% faster transient boost resp...
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