BorgWarner Battery System to Power HOLON's Autonomous Shuttle
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) has secured a contract to supply its NMC 5AKM 157 cylindrical-cell battery system for the HOLON urban, a 15-person Level 4 autonomous electric shuttle.
Each shuttle will use two 57 kWh modular battery packs with integrated replaceable contactor boxes, a multi-pack controller, active liquid cooling and a stainless steel case. The system uses BorgWarner-developed software, meets cybersecurity and functional safety requirements, is Buy America compliant, satisfies the FEOC restriction, and will be manufactured starting Q2 2027 in Seneca, South Carolina.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) ha assicurato un contratto per fornire il suo sistema di batterie a celle cilindriche NMC 5AKM 157 per HOLON urbano, un shuttle elettrico autonomo di livello 4 per 15 persone.
Ogni shuttle utilizzerà due pacchi batteria modulari da 57 kWh con involucri contattori intercambiabili integrati, un controllore mult- pacchi, raffreddamento liquido attivo e una carrozzeria in acciaio inossidabile. Il sistema utilizza software sviluppato da BorgWarner, rispetta i requisiti di cybersecurity e sicurezza funzionale, è conforme a Buy America, soddisfa la restrizione FEOC e sarà prodotto a partire dal Q2 2027 a Seneca, South Carolina.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) ha asegurado un contrato para suministrar su sistema de batería cilíndrica NMC 5AKM 157 para el HOLON urbano, un tranvía eléctrico autónomo de nivel 4 para 15 personas.
Cada tranvía utilizará dos paquetes de baterías modulares de 57 kWh con cajas de contactores intercambiables integradas, un controlador multi-paquetes, enfriamiento líquido activo y una carcasa de acero inoxidable. El sistema utiliza software desarrollado por BorgWarner, cumple con los requisitos de ciberseguridad y seguridad funcional, es compatible con Buy America, satisface la restricción FEOC y se fabricará a partir del Q2 2027 en Seneca, Carolina del Sur.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA)가 HOLON 도시용, 15인승 Level 4 자율 전기 셔틀용 NMC 5AKM 157 원통형 셀 배터리 시스템을 공급하는 계약을 체결했습니다.
각 셔틀은 57 kWh 모듈식 배터리 팩 두 개를 사용하며, 교체 가능한 접점 상자, 다중 팩 컨트롤러, 능동 액체 냉각 및 스테인리스 스틸 케이스를 포함합니다. 이 시스템은 BorgWarner가 개발한 소프트웨어를 사용하고 사이버 보안 및 기능 안전 요구 사항을 충족하며, Buy America 준수, FEOC 제약을 만족하며, 2027년 2분기부터 사우스캐롤라이나주 세네카에서 제조될 예정입니다.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) a conclu un contrat pour fournir son système de batterie cylindrique NMC 5AKM 157 pour HOLON urbain, une navette électrique autonome de niveau 4 pour 15 personnes.
Chaque navette utilisera deux packs de batteries modulaires de 57 kWh avec des boîtes de contacteurs remplaçables intégrées, un contrôleur multi-paquets, un refroidissement liquide actif et un boîtier en acier inoxydable. Le système utilise un logiciel développé par BorgWarner, respecte les exigences de cybersécurité et de sécurité fonctionnelle, est conforme à Buy America, satisfait la restriction FEOC, et sera fabriqué à partir du Q2 2027 à Seneca, en Caroline du Sud.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) hat einen Vertrag abgeschlossen, um sein NMC 5AKM 157 Zellenbatteriesystem für das HOLON-Stadtfahrzeug bereitzustellen, einen autonomen elektrischen Shuttle der Stufe 4 für 15 Personen.
Jeder Shuttle wird zwei 57 kWh modulare Batteriesätze mit integrierten austauschbaren Kontaktschränken, einen Multi-Pack-Controller, aktiven Flüssigkeitskühlungssystem und ein Gehäuse aus Edelstahl verwenden. Das System nutzt von BorgWarner entwickelte Software, erfüllt Cybersicherheits- und funktionale Sicherheitsanforderungen, ist Buy America-konform, erfüllt die FEOC-Beschränkung und wird ab dem Q2 2027 in Seneca, South Carolina, gefertigt.
BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) قد أبرمت عقداً لتزويد نظام بطاريات الخلايا الأسطوانية NMC 5AKM 157 لـ HOLON الحضري، وهو حافلة كهربائية داخلية ذاتية القيادة من المستوى 4 تستوعب 15 راكباً.
ستستخدم كل حافلة شحنتين من بطاريات модульية بسعة 57 kWh مع علب/contacteurs قابلة للاستبدال مدمجة، ومتحكم متعدد الحزم، وتبريد سائل نشط، وصندوق من الفولاذ المقاوم للصدأ. النظام يستخدم برنامجاً طورته BorgWarner، ويستوفي متطلبات الأمن السيبراني والسلامة الوظيفية، وهو متوافق مع Buy America، ويستوفي قيد FEOC، وسوف يُصنّع ابتداءً من الربع الثاني 2027 في سينكا، كارولاينا الجنوبية.
- First North American autonomous-vehicle battery contract for BorgWarner
- Two 57 kWh modular packs per vehicle with benchmark energy density
- System meets cybersecurity and functional safety requirements
- Buy America compliant and satisfies FEOC restrictions
- Manufacturing scheduled to begin Q2 2027 in Seneca, South Carolina
- None.
Insights
BorgWarner won a supply contract to provide its NMC battery packs for HOLON's Level 4 shuttle, with US manufacturing planned in
BorgWarner will supply two 57 kWh modular packs using its NMC 5AKM 157 cylindrical cells and an integrated multi-pack controller. The system includes a stainless steel case, active liquid cooling, replaceable contactor boxes, and software that meets cybersecurity and functional safety requirements.
Commercial impact hinges on three concrete facts disclosed: this is BorgWarner's first autonomous‑vehicle battery contract produced in North America, the system is Buy America compliant and meets FEOC restrictions, and manufacturing is scheduled to start in
- First autonomous vehicle equipped with BorgWarner battery technology
- Marks first contract BorgWarner has secured with HOLON, a company of the BENTELER Group
- Battery system features the latest generation cell chemistry and benchmark-setting energy density
BorgWarner will supply its lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) 5AKM 157 cylindrical cell (CYC) battery system for the HOLON urban. Each vehicle will feature two battery packs, each equipped with an integrated, replaceable contactor box and a multi-pack controller. The 57 kWh battery packs incorporate a modular design with cylindrical NMC cells, which offer the latest generation cell chemistry and benchmark-setting energy density. Additionally, BorgWarner's NMC battery system is protected by a robust stainless steel battery case and uses a compact, active liquid cooling system.
"BorgWarner has extensive experience with smart and integrated battery management systems and excels in energy density, scalability and robust safety certifications – all key components to this exciting new application," said Henk Vanthournout, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Battery and Charging Systems. "Working with an innovator like HOLON is a great fit for our team. They aim to provide safe, sustainable and inclusive transportation solutions, aligning with our overall sustainability strategy and vision to create a clean, energy-efficient world."
BorgWarner leveraged their battery pack know-how to design a pack that fits the customer's space and performance needs of the HOLON urban. The pack features the latest BorgWarner-developed software and proven multi-pack controller, which meets cybersecurity and functional safety requirements.
Flavio Friesen, VP Engineering at HOLON confirms: "BorgWarner is a strong fit for HOLON: their battery platform combines benchmark energy density with robust safety, cybersecurity, and serviceability. The modular, liquid-cooled two-pack system integrates perfectly with our shuttle's packaging and uptime requirements, supporting not only our North American rollout, but also the demands in
BorgWarner's battery system is Buy America compliant and satisfies the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restriction, further supporting its contract with HOLON. Manufacturing is scheduled to start in Q2 2027 in
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