Our Story
The Garrett Motion name is synonymous with advanced and differentiated technologies for emission reduction and energy efficiency.
70+ Years of Industry-first Innovations
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2026 YTD
Signed E-Cooling Compressor for industrial.
E-Cooling Compressor for electric buses and trucks.
Garrett MEG for marine and genset engines. -
2025
Signed E-Powertrain for heavy-duty trucks.
Garrett MEG for industrial engines service provider.
E-Boosting for motorcycles -
2024
Marine and back-up power turbo business wins.
Launch of several Natural Gas turbo applications.
E-Powertrain customer letter of intent.
E-Cooling advancing proof-of-concept projects.
Gen 3 Fuel Cell Compressor launched. -
2023
E-Cooling Compressor pre-development for BEV customers.
Garrett MEG turbo for industrial and offhighway customers.
Hydrogen ICE launched. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Compressor business wins. -
2022
Cybersecurity intrusion detection software on passenger cars.
E-Turbo on passenger car.
High-speed E-Axle predevelopment for BEV customers. -
2021
First VNT™ turbo on heavy-duty truck in China
PACE award for industry first E-Turbo -
2020
Turbo control software on trucks and passenger cars
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2018
Garrett Motion became a stand-alone company
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2017
First high volume VNT™ turbo on gasoline passenger car
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2016
First centrifugal air compressor on hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle
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2011
Ball bearing turbo on passenger car
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2008
First turbo on gasoline hybrid passenger car
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2006
Turbo two-stage system on diesel passenger car
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2005
Natural gas turbo on commercial vehicle (bus)
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2002
First turbo electrification patent
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1997
Ball bearing turbo on commercial vehicle
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1995
First Variable Geometry Turbo (VNT™) on diesel passenger car
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1962
Turbo on gasoline passenger car
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1955
Turbo on commercial vehicle
The Garrett Legacy
John Clifford Garrett, an engineer driven by a passion for aviation and innovation, founded the company that would become a cornerstone of turbocharging technology. From the start, Garrett has led the way in engine boosting, shaping the automotive industry with aerospace-grade expertise.
Turbocharging’s story began in 1955, when Garrett’s T15 turbo paired with Caterpillar’s D9 crawler. In 1962, the Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo Rocket became the world’s first turbocharged production car. By 1967, Deere had chosen the Garrett T04 turbo for its tractors and soon the entire industry followed, recognizing the benefits of better performance, greater torque, and improved fuel efficiency for commercial diesel engines.
Turbo Goes Mass-Market and Racing
By the mid-1970s, turbocharging had become standard for trucks. Today, nearly all commercial diesel vehicles rely on advanced turbochargers. For passenger cars, Garrett’s variable nozzle turbine (VNT) technology took turbocharging mainstream in the 1990s, optimizing performance, boosting fuel efficiency, cutting emissions, and improving responsiveness.
Garrett’s legacy in motorsport also spans decades and the world’s premier racing circuits, boosting Formula 1 with Scuderia Ferrari, Formula 2, FIA World Rally, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Zero-Emission Technologies
With unmatched expertise in air and gas compression, high-speed electric motors, advanced power electronics, and precision control software, Garrett tackles the toughest challenges in electrification.
Since our first turbocharger electrification patent in 2002, Garrett has led the shift to electric boosting for hybrid vehicles, delivering better fuel economy and lower CO₂ emissions. As zero-emission technologies grow, we now offer the broadest range of high-efficiency, high-durability Fuel Cell Compressor solutions for fuel cell electric vehicles. We have also launched groundbreaking E-Powertrain and oil-free centrifugal E-Cooling compressors that enhance the performance of battery electric vehicles.
Celebrating 70 Years of Innovation
Garrett Motion celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2025, with a powerful moment in Times Square, New York — President and CEO Olivier Rabiller rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell as Garrett’s name lit up the Nasdaq Tower. More than a celebration, it marks a defining milestone in Garrett’s journey — a tribute to its legacy of innovation and a symbol of its future: pushing the boundaries of technology to serve a world in motion.
Today, nearly every major global automaker uses Garrett technologies, with around 150 million vehicles equipped worldwide.
We continue to deliver technologies that increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions for turbo, hybrid, and electric applications—driving progress across automotive and industrial sectors.
Garrett Today: Expanding Into New Industries
Garrett is accelerating its growth into new industries, including marine, power generation, HVAC and industrial refrigeration.
- E-Cooling compressor for HVAC
- Off-Highway and Large Engine Turbos
