Garrett Motion Successfully Concludes the Expansion of its Automotive Facility in Wuhan, China

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Garrett Motion Successfully Concludes the Expansion of its Automotive Facility in Wuhan, China

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Wuhan, China

Company:

Garrett Motion

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https://www.garrettmotion.com/

Introduction:

Garrett Motion Inc., a differentiated technology leader in the automotive industry celebrated the expansion of its Wuhan Plant in Hubei, China (phase two).

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The multi-phase expansion of Garrett Motion’s Wuhan facility included its first high-speed automated production line of advanced variable nozzle technology (VNT) for turbo passenger vehicles. The investment increased the plant’s production capacity by 50 percent and reflects a growing demand for boosting technologies that enable the downsizing of engines and improve fuel economy for both ICE and electrified powertrains.

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) market boomed in 2022, with sales of 6.88 million units – up 93 percent vs. 2021. Within this broad category of efficient vehicles, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) segment is among those driving demand for Garrett’s differentiated technologies. In hybrid vehicle applications, VNT turbos – such as the ones now produced by Garrett in Wuhan — enhance overall efficiency by working with an electric motor to optimize power delivery without sacrificing efficiency.

Beyond manufacturing, Garrett is strengthening its R&D capabilities in China, where it has established its second largest laboratory in the world (Shanghai). Local and global teams collaborate to leverage the company’s deep expertise in high-speed turbo machinery, high-speed electric motors, advanced power electronics, and control software in developing the next generation of innovations.