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07 August 2023

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07 August 2023

BorgWarner secures EV parts contract

To be used on three EV platforms made for an unnamed OEM

Luke Martin August 04 2023

BorgWarner has agreed a deal with an unnamed "global automotive thermal systems supplier" for high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for electric vehicles (EVs).

The heaters would be used on three EV platforms made for an also unnamed “major OEM” and would ensure optimal battery and cabin temperatures.

The company said its 800V HVCH is a compact and lightweight design with fast heating times, ensuring efficient heat transfer and fast charging.

Safety features prevent overheating and will automatically turn the heater off.

The product was claimed to be the first of its kind in North America and the agreement followed a previous deal in which BorgWarner supplied 400V products to the OEM.

Production starts in 2025 at the supplier's Cadillac, Michigan facility.

AI is a key part of the digital revolution shaping the automotive sector

GlobalData estimates the total AI market will be worth $909 billion in 2030, having grown at a CAGR of 35% between 2022 and 2030. The automotive sector is undergoing a digital transformation fuelled by changing global supply-chain dynamics, tighter market competition, and rising inflation. AI is a key part of this digital revolution. Focus is directed toward driver assistance features for safety and hazard detection and greater automation of many vehicle processes and functions. Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), facial recognition, and motion tracking will be vital for developing incockpit safety features such as early driver fatigue detection. For the most part, the automotive sector will not play a significant role in creating and developing generative AI hardware or platforms. Instead, it will be a key driver for innovations in machine learning platforms and associated IoT hardware for autonomous driving and ADAS. This will also help to drive advances and greater scale-up of adoption of these AI technologies in adjacent sectors such as travel and tourism and construction.

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