BorgWarner Wins Turbocharger Contract with Major East Asian OEM for Hybrid Vehicles
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) has secured a significant contract to supply wastegate turbochargers for a major East Asian OEM's 1.6L engine, primarily for hybrid electric vehicle SUV applications in Korea. The contract builds on an 18-year partnership with the customer.
The advanced turbocharger technology features a robust actuator and optimized wastegate valve design for precise boost control, delivering improved fuel economy, faster transient response, and enhanced drivability. The system is specifically designed for high thermal durability and mechanical robustness to support hybrid duty cycles.
Production is scheduled to begin in 2027 at BorgWarner's Pyongtaek facility in Korea.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) ha ottenuto un importante contratto per la fornitura di wastegate turbo per il motore 1.6L di un grande OEM dell'Asia orientale, destinati principalmente a SUV ibridi elettrici in Corea. Il contratto rafforza una partnership di 18 anni con il cliente.
La tecnologia avanzata del turbo comprende un attuatore robusto e un design ottimizzato della valvola wastegate per un controllo preciso della pressione di sovralimentazione, garantendo una migliore efficienza del carburante, una risposta transitoria più rapida e una maggiore guidabilità. Il sistema è progettato specificamente per alta durabilità termica e robustezza meccanica, supportando i cicli di lavoro ibridi.
La produzione è prevista a partire dal 2027 presso lo stabilimento BorgWarner di Pyongtaek in Corea.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) ha asegurado un contrato importante para suministrar turbocompresores con wastegate para el motor 1.6L de un importante fabricante OEM de Asia Oriental, principalmente para aplicaciones de SUV híbridos eléctricos en Corea. El contrato se basa en una asociación de 18 años con el cliente.
La tecnología avanzada del turbocompresor incluye un actuador robusto y un diseño optimizado de la válvula wastegate para un control preciso del impulso, ofreciendo mejor economía de combustible, respuesta transitoria más rápida y mejor manejabilidad. El sistema está diseñado específicamente para alta durabilidad térmica y robustez mecánica para soportar ciclos de trabajo híbridos.
La producción está programada para comenzar en 2027 en la planta de BorgWarner en Pyongtaek, Corea.
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BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) a obtenu un contrat important pour fournir des turbocompresseurs à wastegate pour le moteur 1,6L d'un grand constructeur OEM d'Asie de l'Est, principalement pour des SUV hybrides électriques en Corée. Ce contrat s'appuie sur un partenariat de 18 ans avec le client.
La technologie avancée du turbocompresseur comprend un actionneur robuste et un design optimisé de la valve wastegate pour un contrôle précis de la pression de suralimentation, offrant une meilleure économie de carburant, une réponse transitoire plus rapide et une meilleure maniabilité. Le système est spécialement conçu pour une haute durabilité thermique et une robustesse mécanique afin de supporter les cycles de fonctionnement hybrides.
La production est prévue pour commencer en 2027 dans l'usine BorgWarner de Pyongtaek en Corée.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) hat einen bedeutenden Vertrag zur Lieferung von Wastegate-Turboladern für den 1,6-Liter-Motor eines großen OEM aus Ostasien abgeschlossen, hauptsächlich für Hybrid-Elektro-SUV-Anwendungen in Korea. Der Vertrag baut auf einer 18-jährigen Partnerschaft mit dem Kunden auf.
Die fortschrittliche Turbolader-Technologie verfügt über einen robusten Aktuator und ein optimiertes Wastegate-Ventildesign für präzise Ladedruckregelung, was eine verbesserte Kraftstoffeffizienz, schnellere Ansprechzeiten und eine bessere Fahrbarkeit ermöglicht. Das System ist speziell für hohe thermische Dauerfestigkeit und mechanische Robustheit ausgelegt, um Hybrid-Betriebszyklen zu unterstützen.
Die Produktion soll im Jahr 2027 im BorgWarner-Werk in Pyongtaek, Korea, beginnen.
- Secured significant contract with major East Asian OEM for hybrid vehicle turbochargers
- Extends 18-year partnership with the customer, demonstrating strong relationship
- Local production in Korea ensures supply chain efficiency
- Technology supports growing HEV market demand
- Production start not until 2027, indicating delayed revenue impact
- Contract value and potential revenue impact not disclosed
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BorgWarner secures strategic turbocharger contract for hybrid SUVs, strengthening its position in electrification transition.
BorgWarner has secured a significant contract with a major East Asian OEM to supply turbochargers for 1.6L engines in hybrid electric SUVs, primarily for the Korean market. This builds upon an 18-year partnership with this customer, demonstrating BorgWarner's ability to maintain long-term strategic relationships while adapting to the industry's shift toward electrification.
The contract highlights BorgWarner's strategic positioning in the hybrid vehicle supply chain. While many automotive suppliers are struggling with the transition to pure electric vehicles, BorgWarner is wisely securing its place in the hybrid segment, which represents a critical bridge technology during the electrification transition. The company's wastegate turbocharger technology addresses specific requirements of hybrid powertrains - including thermal durability for the elevated exhaust temperatures typical in hybrid duty cycles.
The technology delivers several key performance benefits: faster transient response, smoother acceleration, improved drivability, and enhanced fuel economy. By focusing on component-level design optimization to minimize friction and thermal losses, BorgWarner demonstrates its technical expertise in extracting maximum efficiency from internal combustion engine components, even as the industry evolves.
Production is scheduled to begin in 2027 at BorgWarner's Pyongtaek facility in Korea, providing geographic alignment with the customer's needs and supply chain efficiency. While the monetary value isn't disclosed, turbocharger contracts for major OEMs typically represent substantial recurring revenue opportunities over multi-year production cycles.
- Turbocharger program for 1.6L engine used in popular SUV models
- Wastegate turbocharger technology for improved fuel efficiency and transient response in hybrid electric vehicles
- Builds on long-standing successful partnership with the customer
"This award underscores our commitment to delivering high-performance, efficient turbocharging solutions that support the customer's ambitious HEV growth strategy," said Dr. Volker Weng, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Turbos and Thermal Technologies. "Our advanced wastegate turbocharger technology is a key enabler of fuel economy and driving performance, and we are proud to continue our trusted partnership."
BorgWarner's latest wastegate turbocharger technology meets the demanding performance and efficiency requirements of modern hybrid powertrains. The system features a robust actuator and optimized wastegate valve design, ensuring precise boost control across a wide range of engine loads and driving conditions. This results in faster transient response, smoother acceleration and improved drivability.
Additionally, the turbocharger is designed for high thermal durability and mechanical robustness, supporting long-term reliability even under elevated exhaust gas temperatures typical of hybrid duty cycles. The component-level design optimization minimizes friction and thermal losses, contributing to enhanced fuel economy and reduced emissions.
Production is scheduled to begin in 2027 at BorgWarner's Pyongtaek facility in
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