BorgWarner to provide high-voltage eFan system to unknown European commercial vehicle OEM
The eFan system, which will be used on battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks, will be implemented on vehicles for the European market. Production is expected to commence in late 2024.
BorgWarner will provide first high-voltage eFan system to a major European commercial vehicle OEM. More into details, the eFan system will be used on battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks. The system will be implemented on vehicles for the European market. Production is expected to commence in late 2024.
BorgWarner’s eFan system to play a key role in cooling strategies
«We are a long-standing technology partner of this customer and this business win signals continued confidence in BorgWarner’s thermal management expertise», said Joe Fadool, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Emissions, Thermal and Turbo Systems. «Vehicle manufacturers face technically challenging emissions goals that are driving a transition from fossil fueled combustion engines toward CO2-neutral drivetrains across transportation segments. Our eFan system will perform a key role in cooling strategies for high-voltage electrified vehicles».
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