AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) supplies its high-performance
wet friction technology for Volkswagen's new hybrid DQ 400e
dual-clutch transmission, launching in the 2014 Volkswagen Golf and
Audi A3 e-tron. The new transmission for hybrid vehicles with
transversely mounted engines employs three clutches (a dual-clutch
module plus a disconnecting clutch) to smoothly connect and
disconnect the electric engine from the drivetrain. For all three
clutches, BorgWarner's leading wet friction technology
significantly improves shift performance and noise, vibration and
harshness (NVH) while improving fuel economy.
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"Today's global transmission designs require reduced package
size, improved shift quality and increased durability," said
Robin Kendrick, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner Transmission Systems. "Our advanced
friction materials provide improved heat resistance, high torque
capacity and reliable operation over the transmission's lifetime.
BorgWarner's advanced friction technology is designed for a variety
of applications, including wet starting clutches, torque converter
lock-up clutches, torque transfer clutches and hybrid disconnecting
clutches."
For the hybrid disconnecting clutch in the DQ 400e transmission,
BorgWarner's friction plates enable smooth, quick shifts between
the electric engine and the drivetrain. Even when modern
low-viscosity oil is used, the friction material resists oil
degradation and glazing. The friction plate's unique groove design
helps fulfill the highest requirements in terms of stable friction
coefficients and high temperature resistance. As a result of their
surface characteristics, the friction linings rapidly absorb the
oil and release it again during shifting processes involving high
pressures. Specially designed grooves on the friction material
which are integrated into the friction lining for oil flow and
cooling provide very low losses at the clutch in the open state,
enable high transmission efficiency and smooth shifting capability
while increasing fuel economy.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 60 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
BorgWarner's advanced friction technology increases shifting
performance and improves fuel economy for the new hybrid
dual-clutch transmission from Volkswagen.
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