BorgWarner Introduces Next Generation Dual-Clutch Transmission Technology; Materials and Controls Innovations Deliver Even Great
November 12 2007 - 8:15AM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dual-clutch
technology leader BorgWarner is introducing its new, high
efficiency shifting technology as it partners with customers to
develop next generation transmissions. BorgWarner innovations in
advanced materials and control systems have lead to fuel efficiency
that is projected to be 40% greater than the improvement delivered
by the already fuel-efficient dual-clutch transmissions in
production today. "As a pioneer in dual-clutch technology we are
always working to improve shifting efficiency and provide the best
value to our customers," said Dr. Bernd Matthes, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner Transmission Systems. "Given the
traditional lengthy process for new transmission developments, our
market-leading expertise in dual-clutch transmissions and clutch
and controls technology helps us shorten the development cycle in
line with customer and market needs." BorgWarner breakthroughs in
advanced friction materials, heat exchange improvements and
optimized control systems enable a dual-clutch design that uses
less lubrication and a smaller pump. This "humid" or moist-clutch
operating environment fosters greater fuel efficiency than the
current wet- clutch configuration. Today's dual-clutch
transmissions on average deliver a 5% or more improvement in fuel
economy over current six-speed transmissions. Now, BorgWarner's
next generation dual-clutch technology provides enhanced materials
and controls that boost the efficiency by an additional 2%. The
company expects to quadruple its dual-clutch module production over
the next six years. At full-launch of announced programs,
BorgWarner expects to be providing its innovative DualTronic(R)
technology to an expected 2.3 million dual-clutch transmissions per
year. This dramatic growth is driven by the company's
first-to-market position in dual-clutch transmission technology
with awarded business from transmission and vehicle makers around
the world. These include programs with VW, Audi, Bugatti, SAIC,
Nissan, and Getrag programs with five global automakers. BorgWarner
has led the globalization of dual-clutch transmission technology
for ten years with awarded business in Europe, North America and
Asia. BorgWarner's family of DualTronic transmission technology
combines the efficiency of a manual gearbox with the functionality
of a fully automatic transmission, delivering seamless powerflow,
improved fuel efficiency, and a fun-to-drive experience. Global
manufacturing capacity for BorgWarner dual- clutch transmission
modules is supported by its facilities in the United States,
Germany, France and China, and a new facility in Mexico. Auburn
Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA) is a product
leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle
powertrain applications worldwide. The FORTUNE 500 company operates
manufacturing and technical facilities in 64 locations in 17
countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, General Motors, Toyota,
Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Renault/Nissan, Chrysler, Navistar
International, Fiat, BMW, Honda, PSA, and Caterpillar. The Internet
address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/. Statements
contained in this news release may contain forward-looking
statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current
expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as "expects,"
"anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates,"
variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which
are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking
statements. Such risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations in
domestic or foreign vehicle production, the continued use of
outside suppliers, fluctuations in demand for vehicles containing
our products, changes in general economic conditions, and other
risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Risk Factors, identified in our most
recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE:
BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: Mary Brevard, +1-248-754-0881, or David
Peterson, +1-248-754-0883, both of BorgWarner Inc. Web site:
http://www.borgwarner.com/
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