AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner has developed specialized variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for a broad range of gasoline-powered
vehicles. Perfectly matched to new combustion systems which will also be used in hybrid applications, the company's advanced
solution is a core component of clean and efficient future propulsion systems. Combining cost efficiency and excellent
performance, BorgWarner has now further optimized the design and materials of its new gasoline VTG turbocharger, which responds
quickly at low engine speeds for almost instant acceleration.
Ten years after having introduced the world's first mass-produced gasoline engine boosted by a VTG turbocharger in cooperation
with a German premium sports car manufacturer, BorgWarner´s gasoline VTG has entered the mass-market successfully.
"Regarding the ever-increasing requirements in efficiency and emissions, BorgWarner forecasts great market potential for our
leading gasoline VTG technology," said Frédéric Lissalde, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "By adapting
our advanced solution for the mass market, we drive downsizing and downspeeding to support our customers in developing clean,
economical and powerful future vehicles, and we expect to further strengthen our attractiveness as a leading supplier of
innovative turbocharging solutions."
BorgWarner optimized the materials and the design of its VTG turbocharger for higher resilience to withstand the high thermal
loads of a gasoline engine and allow reliable operation even under the toughest conditions. In addition, the latest VTG
technology features a robust electric actuator that controls the pressure upstream of the turbine, rapidly and precisely
adjusting the guide vanes for nearly instant acceleration and optimum power output. By changing the inflow angle and speed at the
turbine wheel inlet, BorgWarner's patented S-shaped guide vanes regulate the VTG turbine output, improving thermodynamics and
engine response at very low rpm. The advanced gasoline VTG technology enables excellent response and smooth power delivery while
enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions for a wider range of vehicle segments.
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 62 locations in 17 countries, the company employs
approximately 27,000 worldwide. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.
BorgWarner's gasoline VTG turbocharging technology serves the increasing global demand for fuel-efficient high-performance
engines across a wide range of vehicle segments to contribute to a cleaner environment.
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