BorgWarner to supply eFan to global OEM
By Luke Willetts - 26th May 2023
China / USA – In May 2023, CV powertrain components giant, BorgWarner Inc of Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, announced a raft of major orders, including supplying its high-voltage eFan system to a global commercial vehicle OEM for use in both the European and North American markets, marking the first eFan system business in North America for BorgWarner. The eFan system has been designed to cool components such as the e-motor, battery and electronics. The eFan system can be applied to both battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), as well as fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
In this particular supply agreement, BorgWarner is supplying its complete eFan R10 system, which includes a fan, e-motor and integrated high-voltage inverter. The eFan R10 is capable of up to 10 kW power and 40 Nm torque with an operating temperature range from minus 40 degrees Celsius to 80 degrees Celsius.