Turbocharging and air management for internal combustion enginesprimary
3 projects
All three H2020 projects (IMPERIUM, PaREGEn, LONGRUN) involve powertrain optimization where turbocharger technology is a core enabler.
Organization
GARRETT MOTION CZECH REPUBLIC SRO
Turbocharger and air management specialist contributing powertrain expertise to EU transport decarbonization projects, from gasoline engines to heavy-duty hybrid trucks.
Large industrial companytransportCZNo active H2020 projects
H2020 projects
3
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
€1.1M
Unique partners
63
What they do
Their core work
Garrett Motion Czech Republic is the Brno-based engineering arm of Garrett Motion, a global leader in turbocharging and automotive air management technologies. Within H2020, they contribute powertrain and boosting system expertise to collaborative projects focused on cleaner, more efficient vehicle propulsion. Their work spans gasoline engine emissions reduction, real-world driving efficiency, and heavy-duty truck powertrains running on alternative fuels. The Brno facility likely serves as an R&D and engineering center supporting Garrett's European automotive OEM customer base.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Gasoline engine emissions and particle reductionsecondary
1 project
PaREGEn specifically targeted particle-reduced, efficient gasoline engines.
Heavy-duty truck powertrains and renewable fuelsemerging
1 project
LONGRUN (their largest project at EUR 772k) focuses on hybrid powertrains for heavy-duty trucks using HVO and renewable fuels.
Powertrain control for real-world emissionssecondary
1 project
IMPERIUM addressed powertrain control strategies for reducing emissions and fuel consumption under real driving conditions.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Passenger car engine efficiency
Recent focus
Heavy-duty hybrid and renewable fuels
Their early H2020 work (2016-2019) focused on conventional internal combustion engine optimization — improving gasoline engine efficiency and reducing real-world emissions in passenger vehicles. By 2020, their focus shifted decisively toward heavy-duty transport decarbonization, with LONGRUN addressing hybrid powertrains and renewable fuels like HVO for long-haul trucks. This mirrors the broader automotive industry pivot from incremental ICE improvements toward alternative fuels and electrified powertrains.
Garrett Motion CZ is moving from passenger car ICE optimization toward heavy-duty transport decarbonization — a strategic bet on the sector where combustion technology (with alternative fuels) will remain relevant longest.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European15 countries collaborated
Garrett Motion CZ operates exclusively as a consortium participant, contributing specialized component and systems expertise rather than leading projects. With 63 unique partners across 15 countries from just 3 projects, they work in large, multi-partner consortia typical of major automotive R&D initiatives. Their role is that of a Tier-1 automotive supplier bringing industrial-grade turbocharging and air management know-how to research-driven consortia.
Despite only 3 projects, they have collaborated with 63 distinct partners across 15 countries, reflecting participation in large-scale automotive transport consortia with broad European reach. This wide network is characteristic of Tier-1 automotive suppliers embedded in major OEM-driven research programs.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
As the Czech R&D branch of a global turbocharger leader (formerly Honeywell Transportation Systems), Garrett Motion CZ brings deep industrial manufacturing capability combined with advanced engineering know-how — a rare combination in H2020 transport projects often dominated by universities and research institutes. Their progression from ICE optimization to heavy-duty alternative fuel powertrains positions them as a partner who can bridge conventional engine technology with emerging decarbonization requirements. For consortium builders, they offer credibility with automotive OEMs and a clear path from research to industrial deployment.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- LONGRUNTheir largest project (EUR 772k, 71% of total funding) and a strategic pivot to heavy-duty truck decarbonization with hybrid powertrains and renewable fuels like HVO.
- PaREGEnFocused specifically on gasoline particulate emissions — a regulatory hot topic that drove real market impact in Euro 6d compliance.
Cross-sector capabilities
energy — turbocharging for stationary power generation and renewable fuel combustionmanufacturing — precision engineering of high-speed rotating machineryenvironment — emissions reduction technologies for air quality improvement
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