Garrett China’s Fuel Cell Engineer Leader Yves Tang accepted the award on behalf of the company at the Gasgoo Awards ceremony in Shanghai

On Oct. 24, Garrett Motion was recognized with the “Top 100 Players of China’s New Automotive Supply Chain” award for its second-generation hydrogen fuel cell electric air compressor at the 6th annual Gasgoo Awards in Shanghai.

This distinguished award celebrates leading-edge technologies and acknowledges top companies in the automotive industry. Garrett’s fuel cell compressor was recognized in the “Powertrain, EV Charging & Battery Swapping, Thermal Management” category, marking its second industry accolade in China after winning the 2023 Automotive Innovative Technology Award from the International Automotive Technology Congress.

Garrett’s second-generation hydrogen fuel cell air compressor

Each year, Gasgoo’s awards jury selects honorees based on innovation, technical feasibility, economic viability, market recognition, and user experience. As a premier information service platform, Gasgoo offers comprehensive insights into China’s automotive market, industry trends, and technological advancements. With a broad international reach, it supports automotive companies and professionals through its data services, supply chain insights, and industry resources.

The award underscores Garrett’s sustained investment and leadership in fuel cell vehicle compressor technology, reinforcing its commitment to advancing hydrogen fuel adoption and driving the shift to a cleaner automotive industry.

Garrett has long pioneered hydrogen fuel cell air compressor technology, first introducing its innovative two-stage compressor in the Honda Clarity hydrogen sedan in 2016. This solution set new standards for compact design and efficiency. Today, Garrett continues to lead the industry, offering one of the broadest portfolios of high-efficiency, high-durability fuel cell compressors, from 40 to 300kW, with applications across light vehicles, buses, and medium- to heavy-duty trucks worldwide.

Designed by Garrett’s China team, the second-generation hydrogen fuel cell air compressor stands out for its advanced expander technology optimized for 130kW electric stacks. It includes patented oil-free foil bearings that ensure durability by operating in a contaminant-free environment, and its ultra-high-speed motor, reaching up to 150,000 rpm, reduces both product size and material costs while maintaining output power. Utilizing best-in-class aerodynamics with a turbine expander, the compressor enables efficient energy recovery and minimizes energy consumption, delivering reduced total cost of ownership to customers.

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