OVC welcomes another multinational technology innovation center

Garrett, a global leader in differentiated automotive technologies, announced the establishment of a new zero-emission technology innovation center in the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (Optics Valley of China, or OVC) on Oct 8.

Garrett will use its new Wuhan innovation center to develop cutting-edge zero-emission technology, focusing on providing solutions for high-speed electric vehicle drives, hydrogen fuel cell compressors, and electric vehicle cooling compressors.

The center is located within Garrett's Wuhan factory and integrates advanced research and development laboratories, sample workshops, and efficient testing facilities. In the future, the Wuhan innovation center will further enhance Garrett China's importance in the global R&D network and accelerate the transformation of zero-emission technology to practical applications.

Garrett's Wuhan factory in OVC. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

"For the past thirty years, we have been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge turbocharger technology to the Chinese automotive industry. Over the past fifteen years, with the continuous expansion of our production footprint, we have witnessed Wuhan's strong talent pool firsthand," stated Olivier Rabiller, global president and CEO of Garrett.

"The newly established Wuhan innovation center will significantly enhance our R&D capabilities in China. Based on Wuhan's growing automotive industry cluster, we will easily attract top talent, collaborate with outstanding partners, and build a cooperative network with top universities to create a green future," said Zhang Yue, global vice president and general manager of Garrett China.

Garrett is a leading global automotive turbocharger manufacturer with production facilities and research centers worldwide. The company established its OVC factory in 2012, and on June 28 last year, its phase II expansion was completed and put into operation.