AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A first
for Class 8 commercial trucks in North
America, BorgWarner Thermal Systems now supplies Visctronic
fan drives as optional equipment for Freightliner Cascadia trucks
powered by DD13 and DD15 engines. Engineered for optimal
efficiency, BorgWarner's electronically controlled Visctronic fan
drives operate only when needed and at the appropriate speed,
freeing up engine power and contributing to better fuel economy.
Tighter control of engine temperature also extends engine and
component life.
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"To meet stringent emissions regulations, today's heavy-duty
commercial truck engines run at higher temperatures, making cooling
systems a critical engine component. BorgWarner's Visctronic fan
drives respond directly to engine demands, delivering precise
cooling to keep truck fleets running more efficiently," said
Daniel J. CasaSanta, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner Thermal Systems. "With BorgWarner
Kysor® on/off fan drives already standard equipment on these
engines, we are pleased to expand our business with Freightliner by
offering truck fleets the option to improve fuel economy and
increase horsepower with BorgWarner Visctronic fan drives."
Visctronic fan drives combine BorgWarner's proven viscous
technology with precise electronic control. Through specifically
calibrated software, the fan drive communicates with the engine's
electronic control unit (ECU) to continuously determine the
engine's cooling needs. Patented fluid-actuated valves and
high-speed reservoirs respond quickly for accurate control,
delivering just the right amount of cooling when it's needed.
Because the fan drive responds directly to the engine's cooling
needs, average fan speed is lower. That means more available
horsepower, better fuel economy, lower noise and improved driver
comfort. Even at idle speed, the fan drive generates very low
parasitic drag. As a self-contained unit, the fan drive requires no
service or maintenance.
About BorgWarner Thermal Systems
BorgWarner Thermal Systems is a leading designer and supplier of
components and systems for thermal management, designed to improve
engine cooling, increase fuel economy and reduce emissions.
About BorgWarner
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 59 locations in 19 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.
BorgWarner's Visctronic® fan drives are now available as an
option on DD13 and DD15 engines for Freightliner Cascadia Class 8
commercial trucks, a first in the North American market.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.