BorgWarner showcases advanced drive system technologies; regional optimization addresses diversifying electric drive requirements

June 22, 2026
Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Yokohama

BorgWarner Inc.

Mitsuru Ishihara, Senior Manager, PowerDrive Systems　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Yoshiyasu Kato, Head of Sales and Program Management, Turbos and Thermal Technologies

About This Interview

At the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA, held from May 27 to 29, 2026, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several exhibiting companies. At this year's event, BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner) showcased a range of electrification technologies. MarkLines interviewed Mitsuru Ishihara, Senior Manager, PowerDrive Systems, and Yoshiyasu Kato, Head of Sales and Program Management, Turbos and Thermal Technologies, with a particular focus on BorgWarner's core products, including its S-winding electric motor technology and thermal management solutions.

About This Interview
Q1
What are OEM requirements and industry trends regarding electric drive modules?
Q2
Are requirements significantly different worldwide, or is there a degree of commonality?
Q3
What is the objective of the S-winding electric motor technology being exhibited?
Q4
As OEMs reassess their EV strategies and demand for HEVs increases, are inquiries for your products also rising?
Q5
What role does thermal management technology play?
Q6
Over the next three to five years, where do you see the key competitive battleground for electric drive systems?
Q7
What initiatives and value propositions will BorgWarner offer specifically to the Japanese market going forward?
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