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BorgWarner's VTG Turbochargers Offer Lower Emissions, Better Fuel Economy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner was chosen to supply variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers to boost John Deere Power Systems Interim Tier 4/Stage III B PowerTech(TM) PVX and PowerTech(TM) PSX 4.5L, 6.8L and 13.5L diesel engines for agricultural, construction, forestry and OEM applications. BorgWarner's turbocharging technology helps these new industrial engines meet stringent Interim Tier 4/Stage III B regulations for off-highway applications. These regulations require up to a 50% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared with previous standards. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090805/DE56865 ) "BorgWarner VTG turbochargers are the first to prove their reliability under the extreme vibration, temperature and duty cycles of off-highway conditions while meeting next-level emissions standards and achieving best-in-class fuel economy," said Roger Wood, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems. "We are pleased to work with John Deere Power Systems to develop solutions for Interim Tier 4 emissions standards." Beginning with the development of Tier 3 and continuing with Interim Tier 4 compliant engines, John Deere Power Systems worked with BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems to pioneer the use of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and VTG turbocharging technology in off-highway engines. With cooled EGR, exhaust gasses are cooled and introduced back into the fresh air stream to reduce NOx emissions. Compared with other turbo technologies, VTG turbochargers more accurately control EGR flow by precisely opening and closing guide vanes to balance the exhaust pressure to intake pressure. BorgWarner commercial diesel VTG turbochargers have been specifically engineered to withstand the extreme environment and duty cycles commonly seen in off-highway applications. Beginning with Interim Tier 4 compliant engines, BorgWarner VTG turbochargers will feature BorgWarner's own compact brushless actuator specifically designed for use in heavy-duty turbochargers and EGR valves. BorgWarner's VTG turbocharging technology enabled John Deere Power Systems to achieve record fuel economy improvements in Tier 3 models over Tier 2/Stage II models, even in the most severe operating environments. Powered by the PowerTech Plus 9.0L engine, featuring BorgWarner's BV70 model VTG turbocharger, the John Deere 8430 tractor achieved an 8.8% improvement in fuel economy, making it the most fuel efficient row crop tractor ever tested by the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems is a leading global producer of turbochargers, exhaust gas recirculation 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 60 locations in 18 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/. PowerTech(TM) is a trademark of John Deere. BorgWarner VTG turbochargers are the first to help industrial diesel engines for the off-highway market meet stringent new emissions regulations while improving fuel economy. 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 "outlook", "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/20090805/DE56865 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: Erika Nielsen, +1-248-754-0422 Web Site: http://www.borgwarner.com/

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