AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner has developed the first flex fuel turbocharger
made in Brazil for the country's
growing passenger car market. The B01-series turbocharger helps
boost performance, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions,
enabling automakers to comply with Brazil's INOVAR-AUTO requirements. Designed
for 0.8- to 1.6-liter engines, BorgWarner's new flex fuel
turbocharger will debut with a major global automaker in
mid-2015.
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"Downsized, boosted gasoline engines are already a major trend.
As drivers in Brazil also desire
fuel economy and lower emissions, we expect demand for our latest
turbocharging technology to grow significantly," said Frederic
Lissalde, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo Systems.
"BorgWarner has been producing turbochargers for commercial and
light-duty diesel vehicles in Brazil for 40 years. Our latest innovations in
flex fuel turbocharging technology will allow us to expand into
Brazil's gasoline-powered
passenger car market."
In Brazil, flex fuel vehicles
run on gasoline (which contains up to 25 percent ethanol) or 100
percent ethanol fuel. High amounts of ethanol can cause higher
corrosion rates and more oil dilution than other fuels. Using its
global expertise and local engineering resources, BorgWarner
engineers employed advanced materials and design solutions to
improve turbocharger durability even with 100 percent ethanol fuel.
Featuring a compact design for small passenger car applications,
BorgWarner's flex fuel turbocharger includes a milled compressor
wheel, optimized bearing system and wastegate controlled by an
electric actuator with advanced noise suppression features. The
turbocharger has been developed to be directly mounted to the
cylinder head's integrated exhaust manifold, thus allowing a
compact engine installation.
BorgWarner builds the turbochargers at its facility in Itatiba
City, Brazil, using high-volume,
lean manufacturing processes and precision robotics.
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.
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