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BorgWarner Paves the Way for Clean Diesels in the USA AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on the success of variable turbine geometry (VTG(TM)) turbochargers and regulated two-stage (R2S(R)) turbocharging systems, the experts at BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) have achieved another ground-breaking advancement in air management technology, designing a turbocharger that can withstand the harsh environment created by low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems to meet the world's strictest emissions standards. The company expects to see the technology introduced in the U.S. in 2008 on diesel imports from two European automakers. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080619/CLTH048 ) "Until now, complying with stringent emissions standards -- especially significant reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions -- has created a number of technological challenges for diesel vehicle growth in this country," said Roger Wood, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems. "Our patent-pending low-pressure EGR turbocharger technology can help OEMs achieve those targets with greater reliability and performance while protecting the environment." One of the most effective ways to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions is through exhaust gas recirculation to the combustion chamber. Low-pressure EGR systems offer advantages in emissions reduction compared with high-pressure EGR systems. However, high thermal loads and metal fatigue due to damaging exhaust particles made it difficult to implement low-pressure EGR with reliability. In a recent breakthrough, research and development engineers at BorgWarner have developed new materials and coatings for compressor wheels and housings that withstand the extreme temperatures generated by recirculated exhaust gas. In addition, the specialized coatings prevent uncombusted particles from depositing on the compressor, extending the lifetime of the turbocharger. "A focus on fuel economy continues to power the proliferation of diesel-powered passenger vehicles around the world, and it appears that the United States will follow the same trend," notes Wood. "At BorgWarner, our experts have developed a number of turbocharger technologies, offering customers tailor-made products to meet the strictest emissions standards and helping advance growth in the clean diesel market." BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems is a leading global producer of turbochargers, exhaust gas return valves and other engine air management systems for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. These systems are designed to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance vehicle performance. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA) is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The FORTUNE 500 company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 64 locations in 17 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/. Statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations in domestic or foreign vehicle production, the continued use of outside suppliers, fluctuations in demand for vehicles containing our products, changes in general economic conditions, and other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Risk Factors, identified in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080619/CLTH048 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: Mary Brevard, BorgWarner Inc., +1-248-754-0881 Web site: http://www.borgwarner.com/

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