The Case for Electric Turbo to Optimize Performance, Efficiency in Advanced Hybrid Powertrains

While much is being made of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), IHS Markit is predicting that new 48-volt mild hybrids will reach sales volumes of just under 25 million vehicles per year, which is more than that of conventional hybrids (roughly 10 million units) and battery electric vehicles (roughly 7 million) combined.

Ultra-Efficient Clean Diesel Platforms Can Benefit Greatly from Garrett’s Downsized, High-Temperature VNT Boosting Technology

As OEMs seek ways to improve their vehicles and further excite consumers, many are optimizing the efficiency of the engine by using turbo platforms designed for 870°C versus the conventional 830°C. Garrett’s latest VNT turbo advancements are boosting engine performance and delivering more power and better responsiveness, while improving fuel efficiency and reducing NOx.

Garrett Motion Showcases Electric Turbocharger for first time at IAA 2019

• On display for the first time will be Garrett’s “E-Turbo” for mass market passenger vehicles, expected to launch in 2021
• Garrett will display additional turbo technologies for gasoline, diesel, electric and hybrid, as well as software applications for connected vehicles

E-Turbo’s in gasoline engines can result in up to a 15 percent reduction in CO₂.

Boosting powertrains to meet a changing heavy-duty emissions landscape

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Particulate Matter (PM) reduction have historically been the focus for heavy-duty truck OEMs, but the next round of emissions regulations will place much greater emphasis on CO₂.

As a result, commercial vehicle manufacturers around the world are turning to Garrett to develop the innovative engine boosting systems that will help create the low carbon powertrains of the future.

Taking Control of Vehicle Complexity

New Boost Architecture Integrates with ECU to Optimize E-Turbo Performance: Garrett has unveiled new boost control architecture that can significantly enhance turbo performance and health and help unlock optimized energy management.  

The company’s unique expertise in advanced controls and automotive engineering, resulting from decades of OEM engagement, is driving its controls solutions – that can contribute to physical automotive systems working in a safer and more optimal way.

Understanding the Difference Between Electrified and Electric

Garrett engineers and executives have been making the rounds in recent months to help explain why “electrified” and “electric” are two very different propositions for auto makers, regulators and consumers all around the world.

“Electrification” has become a great, big, giant buzzword in the automotive industry as the global pursuit of cleaner more efficient energy imprints itself upon the vehicles of tomorrow.