AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner's Eco-Launch solenoid valve has been named a
finalist for the prestigious 2014 Automotive News PACE Awards in
the product category. The technology helps stop/start systems
improve fuel economy with smoother launches during restarts.
BorgWarner's innovative Eco-Launch solenoid valve technology offers
improved performance at half the cost of alternative systems and
allows automakers to easily expand stop/start capability across
their vehicle fleets.
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"BorgWarner thrives on innovation. Our new Eco-Launch solenoid
valve technology improves fuel economy and performance, delivering
smooth operation for drivers and quick-to-market solutions for
automakers," said James R. Verrier,
President and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner. "Once again, we
are honored to be among this year's distinguished PACE Award
finalists."
Vehicles with stop/start systems shut the engine off when the
vehicle stops, increasing fuel economy 3 to 10 percent, depending
on driving patterns. However, when the driver accelerates from the
stop mode, current stop/start systems can cause vehicles equipped
with automatic transmissions to lurch or roll back. BorgWarner's
solenoid experts developed an exceptionally low-noise, high-flow,
low-leak solenoid valve with a hydraulic accumulator to prime the
transmission in as little as 0.33 seconds, achieving quick
hydraulic pressure for smooth launches when the engine restarts.
For automatic transmission designs that currently offer stop/start
capability, Eco-Launch solenoid valves offer better performance at
half the cost of alternative systems. Specifically designed for
easy integration, the technology also allows automakers to upgrade
existing automatic transmissions—including dual-clutch, stepped
automatic and continuously variable transmissions—to expand
stop/start capabilities across their vehicle fleet. Several patents
are pending for the innovation, and a major automaker has already
committed to using the technology in several of its
transmissions.
Sponsored by Automotive News, Ernst & Young and the
Transportation Research Center Inc., the 20th annual PACE Awards
honor superior innovation, technological advancement and business
performance among automotive suppliers. Known around the world as
the industry symbol of innovation, PACE stands for Premier
Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence. Winners are
selected by an independent panel of judges and will be announced in
Detroit on April 7, 2014. Since 2005, BorgWarner has
received seven PACE Awards, four PACE Innovation Partnership Awards
and one PACE Environmental Award.
About BorgWarner
Auburn
Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
technology leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrain applications worldwide. Operating manufacturing and
technical facilities in 57 locations in 19 countries, the company
develops products to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and
enhance performance. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota,
Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler,
Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. For more information,
please visit borgwarner.com.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.