BorgWarner's eGearDrive(TM) Transmission Named 2010 Automotive News PACE Award Finalist
November 04 2009 - 7:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner's
eGearDrive(TM) transmission has been named a finalist for the
prestigious 2010 Automotive News PACE Awards, recognized around the
world as the industry symbol of innovation. First commercialized on
the Tesla Roadster, the technology has been developed for the
emerging vehicle electrification market and will also drive the
all-electric CODA sedan, scheduled for introduction in California
in 2010. Production-ready designs of BorgWarner's eGearDrive(TM)
transmission will enable several other manufacturers to launch a
variety of electric vehicles beginning in 2010 and 2011. Designed
for fast-to-market implementation, annual volumes are expected to
increase rapidly over the next few years. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091104/DE04645 ) "BorgWarner
is proving that key technologies enable drivers to enjoy superior
performance while being good stewards for the environment," said
John Sanderson, President and General Manager, BorgWarner
Drivetrain Systems. "We're pleased to be among this year's
distinguished PACE finalists once again." With the BorgWarner
eGearDrive(TM) single-speed gearbox, the all-electric Tesla
Roadster travels from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, can reach a top
speed of 125 mph, and achieves a driving range of nearly 250 miles
on a single battery charge - shifting consumers' perceptions of
electric vehicle performance and opening new opportunities for
automakers. BorgWarner's eGearDrive(TM) transmission incorporates
patented and proprietary technology as well as over 100 years of
powertrain know-how. Through its high efficiency gear train and
compact, low-weight design, the BorgWarner eGearDrive(TM)
transmission contributes to extended battery-powered driving range
which in turn reduces the required amount of battery capacity
needed. The transmission also achieves higher torque capacity with
98% efficiency, while providing smooth, quiet operation.
Approximately 99% of the materials used in the eGearDrive(TM)
transmission are recyclable. In addition to providing primary drive
for front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive electric vehicles and
hybrid electric vehicles, BorgWarner eGearDrive(TM) systems enable
launch assist, energy recovery, and AWD performance for the
secondary-driven axle on any type of vehicle. Also available are an
optional electronically actuated park lock system and various
electronic driveline disconnect systems. About the PACE Awards
Presented by Automotive News with Ernst & Young and the
Transportation Research Center Inc., the PACE Awards honor superior
innovation, technological advancement and business performance
among automotive suppliers. PACE stands for Premier Automotive
Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence. This year marks the 16th
annual award competition. BorgWarner's eGearDrive transmission
technology was named a finalist in the Product category, which
recognizes innovations in new products, services or their
development, that have significant market impact and act as "game
changers" in the automotive industry. Winners are selected by an
independent panel of judges and will be announced in Detroit on
April 12, 2010. Since 2005, BorgWarner has received five PACE
Awards and three PACE Innovation Partnership Awards. BorgWarner
Drivetrain Systems produces highly engineered drivetrain
technologies for the global vehicle industry. Key product segments
include: dual clutch modules; wet friction clutch components and
systems; mechatronic transmission control modules;
electro-hydraulic solenoid valves; mechanical clutch assemblies;
all-wheel drive couplings, transfer cases and software/controls;
and electric vehicle transmissions. These systems improve fuel
economy and performance while enhancing vehicle stability.
BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems is a trusted supplier to virtually
every major light vehicle and automatic transmission producer in
the world today. 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 60
locations in 18 countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota,
Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler,
Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. 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 "outlook", "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. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091104/DE04645
http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT:
Erika Nielsen of BorgWarner Inc., +1-248-754-0422 Web Site:
http://www.borgwarner.com/
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