A 65-YEAR LEGACY OF INNOVATION
From internal combustion engine turbocharging and hybridization, to hydrogen fuel cell, electrification solutions and connected vehicle software, Garrett’s in-house experts and cutting-edge technologies help to drive the future of sustainable mobility for both passenger and commercial vehicles.
With almost all our R&D investments focused on environmentally friendly innovations and well-established automotive expertise and capabilities, Garrett is driving its legacy further, shaping the next chapter of mobility together with our customers.

DEVELOPING INDUSTRY — FIRST SOLUTIONS
Our mission to enable cleaner and more efficient vehicles means we are focused on advancing core turbocharging technologies and electric boosting systems for conventional gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid powertrains and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Garrett is also assessing breakthrough technologies to support our customers in enabling mass adoption of electric vehicles in the domains of energy consumption, driving range, and thermal management.

A RICH HISTORY OF INDUSTRY MILESTONES
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1955
First turbo on a commercial vehicle
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1962
First turbo on a gasoline passenger car
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1995
VNT turbo on diesel passenger car
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1997
Ball bearing turbo on commercial vehicle
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2002
1st turbo related electrification patent
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2005
Natural gas turbo on commercial vehicle (bus)
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2006
Two-stage system for passenger car
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2008
Turbo for first gasoline hybrid passenger car
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2011
Ball bearing turbo on passenger car
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2016
Air compressor for fuel cell electric vehicle
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2018
E-Turbo award passenger car
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2019
Cybersecurity intrusion detector
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2020
E-Compressor passenger car
Turbo controls production software -
2021
1st launch of Variable Geometry Turbo for Heavy Duty Truck in China
PACE award for industry first E-Turbo -
2022
E-Turbo on passenger car
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2024
E-Compressor in mass production