Mumbai, Feb. 22 -- Garrett Motion has announced its first serial award for a centrifugal compressor from Chinese automotive company Cling, which involves the integration of Garrett's oil-free, foil bearing-based technology into next-generation HVAC systems for electric buses and trucks.

Production is scheduled to commence in 2027. The technology was validated through joint testing between the two companies throughout 2025.

The Garrett centrifugal compressor utilises a high-speed motor exceeding 160,000 RPM. Compared to traditional scroll compressors, the system is 50 percent smaller, 30 percent lighter and reduces noise levels by a claimed 10 dB.

Key technical features include:

The partnership aims to establish new standards for therm...