AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner's industry-leading all-wheel drive (AWD) and vehicle
dynamics technologies will be showcased in displays, technical
presentations, and Ride and Drive events during the 2011 SAE
All-Wheel Drive Symposium October 4 -
6 at the Radisson Hotel in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Featured
BorgWarner technologies will include:
- Torque vectoring eAWD system: An electrically driven AWD
system with built-in torque vectoring for electric and hybrid
vehicles that delivers superior stability and traction with lower
emissions and up to 20 percent better fuel economy.
- BorgWarner Haldex® GenV coupling: The next
generation electro-hydraulic AWD coupling provides cost and
weight reduction while maintaining its legendary vehicle traction
and handling performance.
- InterActive Torque Management® (ITM®)
transfer case: An active, on-demand transfer case that
automatically switches between rear-wheel and all-wheel drive.
- Single- and multi-speed eGearDrive®
transmissions: Compact, low-weight transmissions for electric
vehicles achieve higher torque capacity and high efficiency while
providing smooth, quiet operation.
"In an energy-challenged future, the auto industry is embracing
a wide variety of powertrains. From gas- to hybrid- to
electric-powered vehicles, BorgWarner's advanced AWD technologies
deliver the traction, stability and handling drivers have come to
expect and rely on, while also addressing the continued demand
for improved fuel economy," said Joe
Fadool, President and General Manager, BorgWarner
TorqTransfer Systems. "As a global leader in advanced AWD, we are
proud to showcase our capabilities at this important event."
At 11:00 a.m. on October 4, Daniel Herven from BorgWarner
TorqTransfer Systems will present "Torque Vectoring Electric Drive
Module–Challenges and Opportunities," a technical presentation of
BorgWarner's eAWD innovations.
At 2:15 p.m. on October 5, John
Barlage from BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems will join other
suppliers on a supplier panel discussion moderated by Mircea Gradu of Chrysler.
During the Ride and Drive event on October 6, BorgWarner will offer guests an
opportunity to experience the vehicle dynamics, ride, handling and
off-road capabilities of its advanced AWD technologies at Ford's
Michigan Proving Grounds. Demonstration vehicles, including a Saab
9-3 with torque vectoring eAWD, VW Tiguan and Audi TT with
BorgWarner Haldex GenV AWD, Ford F-150 with part-time AWD, and RAM
1500 with Torque On-Demand® AWD, will be driven on a
variety of surfaces from wet and dry to on- and off-road
courses.
In addition, BorgWarner will showcase its eAWD and BorgWarner
Haldex GenV technologies through video and interactive displays at
the symposium, and will sponsor the luncheon at the Ride and Drive
event. For more information, visit www.sae.org/awd.
About BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a technology leader in highly
engineered components and systems for powertrain applications
worldwide. Operating manufacturing and technical facilities in 59
locations in 19 countries, the company develops products to improve
fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance performance. Customers
include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors,
Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA,
and MAN. For more information, please visit www.borgwarner.com.
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