Garrett Motion Secures Major EV Compressor Deal with Cling in China
Event summary
- Garrett Motion has won its first serial award for its oil-free centrifugal compressor in the mobility sector from Chinese company Cling.
- The compressor will be integrated into Cling’s next-generation electric bus and truck HVAC systems, with production expected to begin in 2027.
- The new compressor is 50% smaller, 30% lighter, and 10 dB quieter than traditional scroll compressors.
- Garrett has been operating in China since 1994 and has two manufacturing facilities and two innovation centers in the country.
The big picture
This deal represents a significant validation of Garrett Motion’s strategy to focus on electrification technologies and expand its presence in the rapidly growing Chinese EV market. The partnership with Cling, a leading commercial vehicle HVAC provider, positions Garrett to capitalize on the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable thermal management solutions in electric buses and trucks, a segment experiencing substantial growth due to government mandates and consumer preferences.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- The success of this partnership hinges on Cling’s ability to rapidly integrate and scale the compressor across its electric bus and truck fleet, which will be a key indicator of broader market acceptance.
- Competitive Landscape
- How Garrett’s oil-free design and performance characteristics will fare against competing thermal management solutions from established HVAC suppliers in the Chinese EV market remains to be seen.
- Geographic Expansion
- Whether Garrett can leverage this China-based success to secure similar deals with other EV manufacturers in other global markets will be a crucial factor in its long-term growth.
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