AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
BorgWarner will supply its regulated two-stage turbocharging (R2S®)
technology to MAN for engines used to power medium-duty trucks and
urban buses in the Latin American market beginning in 2012. To meet
growing demand for increased power output and reduced emissions,
MAN will use BorgWarner's innovative turbocharging system for its
common-rail, four-cylinder and six-cylinder diesel engines with
displacements of 4.6 and 6.9 liters and nominal power output of 180
hp to 290 hp (132 kW-213 kW). Produced at BorgWarner's facility in
Campinas, Brazil, the optimized
turbocharging system helps the new engines achieve impressive fuel
economy, reduced emissions and improved performance. MAN
Latin America leads the truck
market in Brazil with a market
share of more than 30 percent.
"Our strong partnership with MAN and expertise in turbocharging
technology has driven our considerable growth," said Roger Wood, Executive Vice President,
BorgWarner. "BorgWarner's R2S® turbochargers improve the fuel
efficiency of the modified engines and help the engines comply with
stringent emissions standards, confirming our technological
leadership in all aspects of turbocharging."
With the introduction of even stricter emission requirements in
Brazil, based on Euro V standards,
MAN aimed to develop engines with reduced emissions while improving
torque characteristics and maintaining the same power output.
BorgWarner developed the R2S® turbochargers in close cooperation
with MAN, which enabled optimization of the engine, resulting in
increased fuel economy and performance as well as significantly
reduced emissions. The innovative turbocharging system allows an
infinitely variable adaptation of the turbine and compressor side
to any engine operating point and meets stringent emission
requirements without sacrificing horsepower or torque.
BorgWarner's patented R2S® technology has received several
awards, including a 2008 Automotive News PACE Award and the 2008
Automotive News PACE Environmental Award.
BorgWarner Turbo Systems is a leading global supplier of
turbochargers for diesel- and gasoline-powered passenger cars,
light trucks and commercial vehicles. A pioneer in turbocharging
technology, BorgWarner Turbo Systems continues to lead advancements
in the industry with innovations designed to improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions and optimize 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 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.
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SOURCE BorgWarner