AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner Morse TEC's variable cam timing (VCT) with mid position
lock technology has been named a finalist for a prestigious 2011
Automotive News PACE Award, recognized around the world as the
industry symbol of innovation. Designed to expand the limitations
of conventional VCT systems, BorgWarner's patented mid position
lock technology allows an increased range of camshaft positioning,
providing OEMs with wider calibration opportunities. Compared with
conventional VCT systems, engine testing has demonstrated a 6 to 10
percent improvement in fuel economy while meeting super ultra low
emissions vehicle (SULEV) and Euro 5
emissions standards, and maintaining or increasing engine power.
BorgWarner is currently working with five OEMs to implement the
technology and expects demand to grow quickly.
"BorgWarner's latest VCT innovation provides a major technology
and performance breakthrough over our successful Cam Torque
Actuated (CTA) system, which won PACE Awards in two categories.
With mid position lock technology, engine designers can use
advanced strategies to optimize air flow for greater fuel economy
and lower emissions, without sacrificing engine torque or power
output," said Roger Wood, Executive
Vice President, BorgWarner. "At BorgWarner, our innovations provide
easy-to-implement solutions that achieve significant results. We're
pleased to be among this year's distinguished PACE finalists once
again."
Controlling air flow into and out of an engine is the key to
optimizing fuel economy, emissions reduction and power density. For
reliable engine starting, conventional systems default to one end
of the camshaft phaser's range of angular travel. This default stop
restricts the amount of travel that can be designed into a variably
timed system, placing limits on calibration strategies.
BorgWarner's mid position lock technology allows for a
greater range of travel by enabling a default stop at an
intermediate position within the expanded range of travel. This
gives engine designers and calibrators greater control over airflow
and the opportunity to use the Atkinson or Miller cycle for
improved fuel economy, function and efficiency. No active control
is required to move the VCT system to the mid position and engage
the lock. A patented hydraulic circuit passively moves the system
to the mid position for reliable repositioning in any potential
engine operating condition.
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. BorgWarner's VCT with mid
position lock 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 11, 2011. Since 2005, BorgWarner has
received five PACE Awards, three PACE Innovation Partnership Awards
and one PACE Environmental Award.
About BorgWarner Morse TEC
BorgWarner Morse TEC is a world-leading designer and producer of
systems and components for engine timing and drivetrain
applications on passenger cars, trucks and power sport vehicles.
Key technologies include fully integrated engine timing systems,
advanced drivetrain and HY-VO® power transmission chains, and
innovative variable cam timing (VCT). BorgWarner Morse TEC provides
low friction, durable, economical systems with low noise, vibration
and harshness (NVH) to deliver improved fuel economy, reduced
emissions and better performance.
About BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly
engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain
applications worldwide. The 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, Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address for
BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com.
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