UQM Technologies and BorgWarner Collaborate on Electric Powertrain Systems
03 Septembre 2009 - 2:30PM
Business Wire
UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of
alternative energy technologies, announced today that it is
collaborating with BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) on electric powertrain
products for all-electric and hybrid-electric passenger
automobiles. Initially, the companies are working together to
integrate UQM Technologies’ PowerPhase® electric propulsion system
with BorgWarner’s 31-03 eGearDrive™ transmission for the
all-electric CODA front-wheel drive five-passenger sedan, scheduled
for introduction in the California market in mid-2010.
The UQM® PowerPhase® electric propulsion system has a peak power
rating of 100 kW (134 horsepower) and a continuous power rating of
45 kW (60 horsepower). It delivers peak torque of 300 Nm (221
ft-lbs) and continuous torque of 160 Nm (118 ft-lbs). With a
diameter of only 280 mm (11 inches) and a weight of 46 kg (102
lbs), this motor will fit easily in a wide range of passenger
vehicles, including subcompacts. The system also features optimized
four-quadrant performance, dynamic torque, speed and voltage
control, and system energy efficiency of over 90 percent across a
substantial portion of its power curve.
The BorgWarner 31-03 eGearDrive™ transmission is ideally suited
for mid-range electric vehicles on either front-wheel drive or
rear-wheel drive transverse driveline applications. The
single-speed 31-03 uses a unique flange and coupling for adaptation
to the PowerPhase® motor housing to accommodate input shaft speeds
of up to 14,000 rpm with a wide range of reduction ratios and very
high operating efficiency. The 31-03 is also available with an
optional ePark feature, an electronically actuated park lock
system.
An electric powertrain consisting of a UQM® PowerPhase® electric
propulsion system mated with the BorgWarner 31-03 eGearDrive™
transmission provides a compact and torque-dense package,
delivering nearly 2,000 Nm (1,500 ft-lbs) of torque with a gear
ratio of approximately 6.5 to 1. The package will propel a mid-size
passenger vehicle at highway speeds with economical, high
powertrain efficiency.
“Collaborating with suppliers such as UQM Technologies will
allow us to broaden the reach of our high efficiency, purpose-built
electric drive transmissions, accelerating vehicle integration for
fast-to-market implementation,” said John Sanderson, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems. “We believe the
pairing of our high efficiency transmission with UQM Technologies’
high performance electric propulsion systems present an
extraordinary performance and value proposition to vehicle
makers.”
“We are pleased to collaborate with BorgWarner, a world leader
in powertrain technologies, to offer vehicle makers a turn-key
electric powertrain that delivers exceptional vehicle performance
at high operating efficiencies,” said William G. Rankin, UQM
Technologies’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “BorgWarner’s
global presence will bring a higher level of visibility to our
electric propulsion system products.”
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. 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.
UQM Technologies, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of power
dense, high efficiency electric motors, generators and power
electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace, military and
industrial markets. A major emphasis of the Company is developing
products for the alternative energy technologies sector including
propulsion systems for electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid
electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, under-the-hood power
accessories and other vehicle auxiliaries and distributed power
generation applications. The Company's headquarters, engineering
and product development center, and motor manufacturing operation
are located in Frederick, Colorado. For more information on the
Company, please visit its worldwide website at www.uqm.com.
This Release contains statements that constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act.
These statements appear in a number of places in this Release and
include statements regarding our plans, beliefs or current
expectations, including those plans, beliefs and expectations of
our officers and directors with respect to, among other things the
development of markets for our products and the adequacy of our
cash balances and liquidity to meet future operating needs.
Important Risk Factors that could cause actual results to differ
from those contained in the forward-looking statements are
contained in our Form 10-Q filed July 30, 2009, which is available
through our website at www.uqm.com or at www.sec.gov.
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