AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology
solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, foresees a
global shift in propulsion demands. In addition to systems for full
hybrid and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), BorgWarner considers
48-volt mild hybrid technologies as a crucial step on the road to
delivering the fuel efficiency, features and performance consumers
demand. Bolstered by its 2015 acquisition of Remy International and
its agreement to acquire Sevcon later this year, the company has
been developing one of the broadest ranges of readily available
technologies for 48-volt mild hybrids in the industry.
"We are excited about the demand and opportunity for electrified
vehicle technologies – it is a turning point for the industry. We
believe 48-volt systems offer the high-volume economics that will
get us to the ultimate destination of a cleaner, more
energy-efficient world," said James R.
Verrier, Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner. "With our
widening breadth of products and deep systems knowledge, BorgWarner
can help automakers reach their goals quickly."
BorgWarner expects 48-volt systems to capture over 60 percent of
the global hybrid vehicle market, with an annualized production
rate of roughly 25 million units by 2027. BorgWarner's 48-volt
system solutions, which, for example, include eBooster®
electrically driven compressors and integrated belt alternator
starters (iBAS), capture and use waste energy in the most efficient
way, providing more power, efficiency and functionality. Mass
production of BorgWarner's eBooster solution is currently ramping
up with the innovative system launching first with three global
automakers, including Daimler's latest 3.0-liter gasoline
engine.
"Operating in multiple 48-volt product areas allows BorgWarner
to perfect how the individual technologies function as a system,"
explains Christopher P. Thomas,
Chief Technology Officer, BorgWarner. "For example, our engineers
have evaluated a 48-volt system that incorporates an eBooster
electrically driven compressor and an iBAS to determine the optimal
control strategy to most effectively convert the charge in the
battery to the needs of the propulsion system. This results in
efficiency gains that enable engine right-sizing and more optimal
matching of the turbocharger and driveline components, creating
game-changing opportunities for automakers in packaging space,
architecture, design and efficiency. Depending on the baseline and
application, fuel economy improvements could be as much as
20%."
BorgWarner will showcase its broad range of combustion, hybrid
and electric technologies—including eBooster electrically driven
compressors, iBAS, on- and off-axis P2 modules, eAWD electric drive
modules, one-way clutches, electric rear drive modules (eRDMs),
electric motors, power electronics and efficient transmissions—at
the upcoming International Motor Show (IAA) Cars in Frankfurt, Germany, and Electric & Hybrid
Vehicle Technology Expo in Michigan.
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.
A global leader in clean and efficient technology
solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, BorgWarner
has developed one of the broadest ranges of readily available
technologies for 48-volt mild hybrids in the industry.
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