High-speed electric powertrain for e-trucks to be developed

Nils Martens, vice president and general manager Electric Powertrain of Garrett, and Li Xuefeng, director of New Energy Business, chairman of New Energy Commercial Vehicle at SinoTruk Group, signed the Letter of Intent

Garrett Motion Inc and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co Ltd (SinoTruk) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to enhance cooperation in advanced technologies for electric commercial vehicles. The two companies have agreed to jointly develop a next-generation electric powertrain for application in SinoTruk’s product portfolio, with the aim of joining forces to start mass production of trucks equipped with this next-generation electric powertrain by 2027.

As part of the collaboration, the two companies will advance Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for e-powertrain systems in both light and heavy trucks, with a focus on energy efficiency and simplified vehicle integration. The projects aim to expand the adoption of zero-emission technologies in the commercial vehicle market, particularly in China.

Garrett CEO Olivier Rabiller said: “Garrett’s capability to handle high-speed electric motors allows us to design significantly smaller and lighter electrified powertrains while maintaining leading energy efficiency. It allows for easier packaging, higher power and torque, and less material usage. This partnership with SinoTruk will accelerate the development of high-speed solutions that not only improve vehicle performance, but also contribute to global emission reduction goals, with e-trucks on the road by 2027.”

Mr Wang Chen, president of SinoTruk, added: “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our efforts to bring cutting-edge, zero-emission solutions to the commercial vehicle sector. This partnership will help to advance our innovation leadership in the truck industry. We will complement Garrett’s high-speed e-drive with our high-speed transmission expertise and integrate into the best-in-class beam-axle. We look forward to working closely with Garrett to deliver breakthrough technologies that combine both performance and cost benefits for our fleet customers.”