Powertrain innovation: Orange1 and Garrett develop electric turbo engine for Audi

Copertina Orange1 Holding electric motors

“After four years of research and development, we are proud to announce that Orange1, in partnership with GARRETT, has industrialised, in compliance with automotive production requirements, the futuristic design of the new electric turbo engine that will be installed in Audi vehicles, bringing significant benefits in terms of both emissions and vehicle performance.”

Luca Zerbato – Chief Technical Officer, Orange1 Electric Motors

For Orange1 Electric Motors, this project represents tangible confirmation of its expertise in applied engineering, technological development, and the industrialization of complex solutions for next-generation automotive applications.

We believe that this experience can form the basis for the launch of new technological programs in the same field, in which we can further enhance the know-how we have acquired and our ability to effectively manage the technical and production challenges that emerged during the development phases.

In the Audi video, you can see how the electric compressor contributes to the performance and efficiency of the powertrain system: