On June 26, Garrett announced the official opening of its new innovation center in Wuhan, China. The establishment of the innovation center marks Garrett’s further deepening of its zero-emission technology research and development capabilities in the Chinese market and its commitment to promoting the green transformation of transportation and industry.
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As Garrett’s second innovation center in China, the Wuhan Innovation Center and the existing Shanghai R&D Center form a “dual-engine” pattern to jointly drive the company’s innovation and development in the field of zero-emission technology. Olivier Rabiller, Global President and CEO of Garrett, said at the unveiling ceremony that the opening of the Wuhan Innovation Center is GarrettelectrificationThis is an important step in the strategy, and the company will take this opportunity to accelerate the introduction of zero-emission technology capabilities to the Chinese market to meet the needs of global and Chinese customers for green mobility.
The relevant person in charge of Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone welcomed the opening of the Garrett Wuhan Innovation Center and pointed out that this measure is of great significance for promoting the upgrading of Wuhan’s automobile industry and scientific and technological innovation. As one of the pillar industries of Wuhan, the automobile industry is facing a shift from traditional fuelNew energyDuring this critical period of transformation, Garrett’s Innovation Center will provide strong technical support for this purpose.
Looking back at Garrett’s development history in China, since the establishment of the Shanghai R&D Center in 2005, the company has achieved significant technological achievements and market expansion in the Chinese market. Through continuous R&D and innovation, Garrett has provided Chinese OEMs with a number of market-oriented mass production solutions, covering turbocharging, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cells.
As the electrification trend in the automotive industry accelerates, Garrett is actively expanding its portfolio of zero-emission technologies. The unveiling of the Wuhan Innovation Center will focus on promoting the research and development of zero-emission systems. Currently, the center is in operation with an inverter test platform and plans to further expand its testing capabilities in the future to cover key technologies such as hydrogen fuel cell electric air compressors and electric cooling systems. This will provide technical support for the decarbonization development of the automotive and industrial sectors and promote the commercialization of related technologies.
Zhang Yue, Global Vice President and General Manager of Garrett China, said that the Wuhan Innovation Center is an important embodiment of Garrett’s strategy of “localized innovation and global service”. By integrating R&D and manufacturing resources in China, the company can respond more quickly to market demand and promote the commercialization of zero-emission technologies. At the same time, the center will also become an important platform for attracting interdisciplinary talents and promoting industry-university-research cooperation, injecting vitality into a new round of technological innovation.
According to industry insiders, the opening of Garrett’s Wuhan Innovation Center will not only enhance the company’s R&D strength in the field of zero-emission technology, but also provide strong support for the green transformation of China’s automobile industry. With the global emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development, zero-emission technology will become an important development direction for the automotive industry in the future. With its deep technology accumulation and market insight, Garrett is expected to make more breakthroughs and achievements in this field.