AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner's
eGearDrive® transmission has been specifically designed
for the emerging high-volume electric vehicle market and is
featured in First Automotive Works (FAW) Group's Besturn B30EV and
Junpai A70E. The leading-edge eGearDrive transmission provides high
torque capacity in a compact package. Its highly efficient helical
gear train offers quiet performance and contributes to extended
driving range for electric vehicles.
![BorgWarner’s innovative eGearDrive transmission propels FAW’s Besturn B30EV and Junpai A70E, contributing to extended driving range and providing smooth, quiet operation. BorgWarner’s innovative eGearDrive transmission propels FAW’s Besturn B30EV and Junpai A70E, contributing to extended driving range and providing smooth, quiet operation.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/646028/BW_00310.jpg)
"BorgWarner has supplied turbochargers, EGR modules and advanced
transmission components to FAW for several years. We are very
pleased to build upon this successful collaboration by supporting
this major Chinese automaker with our fast-to-market and
environmentally friendly solution for electric vehicles," said Dr.
Stefan Demmerle, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. "As the supplier of
choice, BorgWarner meets the significantly increasing demand in the
Chinese market for our innovative eGearDrive transmission by
offering local manufacturing and engineering support."
BorgWarner's eGearDrive transmission can handle high input
speeds of up to 14,000 rpm while providing smooth and quiet
operation. The proven solution is available in a wide range of
ratios for a variety of electric motor sizes to provide optimized
vehicle acceleration and top speed. The eGearDrive transmission
contributes to extended battery-powered driving range through its
compact, low-weight design and highly efficient gear train. In
addition, an electronically actuated park lock system is available,
and approximately 99 percent of the materials used in BorgWarner's
eGearDrive transmission are recyclable.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 66 locations in 17 countries, the
company employs approximately 29,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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