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Award-Winning E-Turbo Technology

Garrett is pioneering E-Turbo technology to deliver superior performance, fuel economy, and emissions, by integrating state-of-the-art, ultra-high-speed electric motors and power electronics into its turbocharger product families.

INCREASED POWER & EFFICIENCY

Electric Turbo Innovation

Garrett’s Electrified Turbos (E-Turbos) show exciting potential and equal applicability in both light & commercial vehicles, in all fuels such as gasoline, diesel and natural gas (CNG).

 

What is an Electric Turbocharger? Exploring the Power and Efficiency of Garrett’s E-Turbo

The electric turbocharger, or E-Turbo, isn’t just an enhancement to traditional turbocharging systems; it’s a complete reimagining, offering unparalleled benefits in efficiency and performance for hybrid vehicles. Let’s delve into the mechanics, advantages, and environmental impact of Garrett’s E-Turbo, setting new standards for sustainable high performance.

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Garrett Motion Wins 2021 Automotive News PACE Award for Industry-First Electric Turbo

Garrett’s state-of-the-art E-Turbo has been recognized as a superior innovation with an Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Award, a first for electric turbochargers. World-class Garrett engineers successfully overcame the many challenges in thermal management, energy recovery, compact packaging and high-volume and low-cost design to develop the E-Turbo, wowing the PACE judge panel to earn the award in September 2021.

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Light Vehicle Gasoline E-Turbo

Garrett has created multiple E-Turbo demonstration vehicles that are successful representations of how an electrified boosting solution can increase engine power and torque while allowing the engine to operate at Lambda 1, providing energy recuperation to the vehicle’s electrical system.

Electrifying a turbocharger removes the constraint of needing a small turbine with excellent efficiency to drive the compressor at low flow rates. Instead, it allows us to right-size the turbine for Lambda 1 rated power.

Lambda 1 (or stoichiometric air/fuel ratio) is key to increased efficiency.

If you are interested to learn more about Garrett electric boosting technology, download the E-Turbo whitepaper.

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Powertrains must be hybridized to meet the fuel economy and emission targets

E-Turbo provides an integrated, compact and balanced solution that delivers the additional functionality of Energy Recuperation (Efficient energy Management / Positive effect on state of charge SOC). Any penalty in inertia can, therefore, be more than compensated for by an electric motor and the addition of a wide-range Compressor to improve low-end response and extend high-end performance simultaneously.

If you are interested to learn more about Garrett electric boosting technology, watch this webinar to understand how E-Turbo enables more efficiency and better performance.

Performance and CO2 potential

Key Features

Lambda 1
Full Map @ 980°C
Engine Parameters (Power)
16% Power
Engine Parameters (Torque)
10,5% Torque
Transient
4x Torque Gradient at 1500 rpm
Torque Consistency
across Speed Range
Energy Management
> 60% Kinetic energy recovery in a Tip Out (Current, Potential >100%)
RECUPERATION POTENTIAL
(under investigation)
CO2 POTENTIAL
(under investigation)

E-Turbo Key Benefits

Downsizing

eg. 3L --> 2L or 2L --> 1,5L
8 to 6 to 4 to 3 cylinders

Downspeeding

Shift Strategies
CO2 / Fuel savings

ENABLE Advanced Combustion

Λ1 , Lean, GDCI

HIGH EFFICIENCY AERODYNAMICS

New high efficiency concepts
Fewer constraints, wider design space

Recuperation & Turbocompounding

Harvest waste exhaust energy when available
(Based on “cost of energy”)

SMART HYBRIDISATION

Drive electrically when Engine inefficient
Drive on the Engine when Hybrid System efficient

Thermal Management

Cold start assist / Load control

TwoStage

Rematching & Transition

Energy Management

Manage State of Charge vs an eHorizon
Anticipate the road ahead

Ready Today to Meet & Exceed the Industry’s Electric Boosting Needs

Garrett’s award-winning E-Turbo is ready today to meet and exceed the industry’s electrification boosting needs. The result of unparalleled engineering expertise and advanced electric capabilities, Garrett’s E-Turbo was developed entirely in-house, from concept to reality.

Read these papers and review all features of 48V and 400V Electric Turbo  and 48V electric compressor.

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...when Garrett designed its award-winning and industry-first E-Turbo, with a compact integrated high-speed motor, it had all the necessary expertise available in-house. The same is true for its fuel cell...
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...management system, the team integrated its award-winning PowerFT electronics into the C8 Corvette’s infrastructure to control the fuel, spark, and power management of the twin turbo LT2 engine while still...
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...future innovators engaged throughout February and even into March,” added Balis. “I’d also like to commend the commitment and enthusiasm of Garrett volunteers who gave their expertise and experience so...
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...application sets a new standard of performance through use of an electric actuator for greater control resulting in better acceleration and drivability for the multiple award-winning EB2 1.2L gas engine...
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...cutting-edge technology enables vehicles to become safer, and more connected, efficient and environmentally friendly. Our portfolio of turbocharging, electric boosting and automotive software solutions empowers the transportation industry to redefine...

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