AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner's Torque-On-Demand® (TOD®) transfer case drives the new
2.2-liter Tata Aria, first Indian four-wheel drive cross-over
vehicle.
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"BorgWarner's TOD® technology helps set the Aria apart in the
Indian market, providing both a stable, comfortable ride and
improved traction," said John
Sanderson, President and General Manager, BorgWarner
Drivetrain Systems. "Bringing advanced technologies like the TOD®
transfer case to emerging markets enables local automakers to offer
their customers features and options previously available only on
imported vehicles."
BorgWarner's patented TOD® transfer case provides on-demand
all-wheel drive traction on any surface. BorgWarner and Tata
engineers worked side by side to integrate BorgWarner's proprietary
electronic control unit (ECU) and software into Tata's in-vehicle
network (IVN), allowing the TOD® transfer case to automatically
switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive and back without
driver intervention. During product development, joint testing
under extreme conditions in northern Michigan confirmed the performance of the TOD®
system and the Tata Aria's improved traction, enhanced stability
and comfort.
About BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems
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.
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 59 locations in 19
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.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.