BorgWarner has announced two significant contract developments with a major North American automaker. In a major boost to its thermal systems portfolio, the company finalized the extension of four volume contracts for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems, supporting passenger and light commercial vehicle platforms across combustion and hybrid applications. Production of EGR valves, coolers, and modules under these agreements will continue through 2029.
BorgWarner’s EGR systems are engineered for high thermal robustness and are designed to reduce NOx emissions and improve fuel efficiency by recirculating exhaust gases back into the intake system, thereby lowering combustion temperatures. The systems feature advanced technologies including hybrid and corrugated tube designs, floating core architecture, and monoblock construction—all aimed at boosting thermal efficiency and minimizing pressure drops even under extreme conditions.
“These contract extensions are a testament to our commitment to deliver high-quality, reliable emissions solutions that meet evolving environmental standards,” said Dr Volker Weng, Vice President, BorgWarner Inc., and President & General Manager, Turbos and Thermal Technologies.
In a separate announcement, the company revealed a new contract to supply its 400V SW130 S-wind eMotor for an upcoming line of hybrid full-sized trucks and SUVs for the same North American OEM. Production is slated to begin in Q2 2028, further expanding the footprint of BorgWarner’s high-voltage, power-dense eMotor technology.
The SW130 eMotor is built around S-wind technology, which features a rectangular winding design with radial wire insertion—resulting in fewer weld points (reduced by over 90%) and improved packaging efficiency compared to traditional hairpin designs. With a 130mm stator diameter and 65mm stack length, the compact motor enhances torque performance while also improving NVH characteristics.
“This partnership reflects our deep engineering collaboration and ability to design scalable, efficient eMotor solutions tailored to OEM packaging and performance requirements,” said Dr Stefan Demmerle, President and General Manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems.
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