AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA), a prominent automotive industry supplier, has secured a significant contract extension to provide its 400V high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) to a major global automaker for use in electric SUVs and passenger trucks. This contract is one of three recent deals the company has clinched with North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for its HVCH technology.
The HVCH system, which is integral to electric vehicles (EVs), manages the temperature of the battery pack to optimize charging efficiency, extend battery life, and enhance overall vehicle performance. It also ensures cabin warmth in extremely cold conditions, functioning effectively even at -40°C. Designed for the specific needs of larger vehicles, BorgWarner's HVCH offers high power density and low ripple current, making it a suitable choice for the heavier battery-electric light-vehicle platforms.
Manufacturing of the HVCH will take place at BorgWarner's facility in Cadillac, Michigan, making it the only American-made HVCH technology currently available. The company's proximity to the customer's technical center has facilitated seamless collaboration, with development work led from BorgWarner's technical center in Auburn Hills.
BorgWarner's expansion in the HVCH market is not limited to North America; the company has also recently won contracts to supply its technology to a premium European OEM for a mid-size electric vehicle platform and a global OEM's European light vehicle program.
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