AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In
order to support the transition to cleaner and more efficient vehicles, BorgWarner offers its P2 module for hybrid electric
vehicles (HEVs) to customers all over the world. Available as both on- and off-axis configurations, the company's highly flexible
technology facilitates fast-to-market hybridization by enabling pure electric driving as well as hybrid functionalities such as
stop/start, regenerative braking and supplemental electric propulsion. By uniting all required components in a compact package,
BorgWarner's advanced solution can easily be implemented in existing drivetrains, enabling high degrees of existing capital
utilization and hybrid volume flexibility for automakers. Furthermore, both configurations of the company's P2 module provide
significant CO2 emission reductions with low added costs compared to other hybrid architectures. Given the capability
to design, develop and manufacture all required parts of this comprehensive hybrid propulsion solution, such as power
electronics, electric motors, chain systems, clutching systems and controls in-house, BorgWarner is uniquely positioned on the
market.
"With our innovative and highly adaptable P2 modules, we offer tailor-made solutions that meet our customers' specific
requirements. In order to provide an optimal propulsion system solution, we regularly join forces with global OEMs – today we are
pleased to announce a comprehensive development contract with a Chinese automaker for our on-axis design," said James R. Verrier, President and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner. "Trends like autonomous driving,
connected cars, ride sharing and efficiency are driving change in the automotive industry, and P2 hybrids are receiving a great
deal of attention. As a leading supplier for clean and efficient technologies for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, we
are uniquely positioned to enable these trends and support automakers around the globe as they move toward a clean,
energy-efficient future."
Placed between the internal combustion engine and the transmission, BorgWarner's P2 modules are capable of decoupling the
engine for limited pure electric driving. They enable both mild hybrid architectures with 48V power supplies as well as
conventional high-voltage applications. Moreover, BorgWarner's cutting-edge hybrid solutions combine an efficient electric
traction motor, power electronics, an engine disconnect clutch and clutch control module as well as a dual mass flywheel in one
compact module that needs minimal axial space. To address the highly varied application spectrum for hybridization, BorgWarner
developed two design variants: on-axis and off-axis. In the former, the electric motor is located directly on the main axis
enabling easy integration and a compact overall package. This configuration allows several clutch options, offers high power
density and increases fuel efficiency as well as performance. The off-axis configuration places the electric motor parallel to
the main axis for an even more compact axial package minimizing changes necessary to implement with existing engines and
transmissions. Torque is transferred via a highly efficient and durable chain. This design offers compatibility with manual,
automatic and dual-clutch transmissions and addresses the tight packaging of modern drivetrains. In addition, it allows the use
of different gear ratios and the integration of further chain-driven components.
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 64 locations in 17 countries, the company employs
approximately 27,000 worldwide. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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