AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Dec. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner supplies its advanced wastegate turbocharging
technology for numerous hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from BYD
Auto Industry Company Limited. The proven, highly durable
turbochargers boost BYD Auto's 1.5-liter direct injection gasoline
engine in its Qin, Song and Yuan HEVs as well as the 2.0-liter
direct injection gasoline engine in its Tang and Song HEVs. As
efficiency enablers for hybrid powertrains, BorgWarner's wastegate
turbochargers are designed to meet challenging emissions
requirements by offering powerful yet efficient performance. The
locally produced turbocharging solutions provide excellent torque
characteristics over the entire engine speed range while improving
fuel economy for hybrid powertrains. In addition, BorgWarner also
delivers its technology for numerous gasoline powered vehicles of
BYD Auto.
"We are proud of being the supplier of choice for this
fast-growing domestic automaker in China, extending the mutually rewarding
collaboration by delivering our turbocharging technology for
advanced hybrid powered vehicles," said Frédéric Lissalde,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "This
cooperation enables BorgWarner to strengthen its market-leading
position and allows us to further optimize our technology for
plug-in hybrid vehicles. In turn, our wastegate turbochargers help
BYD Auto to grow and comply with stringent emissions
regulations."
As a system supplier, BorgWarner offers a large portfolio of
turbocharging technologies, enabling the company to deliver the
optimal solution for a wide range of applications. BorgWarner's
KP39 and K03 turbochargers are equipped with a water-cooled bearing
housing to withstand the high exhaust temperatures of gasoline
engines. Due to its fast response and low inertia, the
pneumatically actuated KP39 turbocharger provides powerful pick up
from very low revs without sacrificing performance at high revs for
smooth power delivery in nearly all driving situations. The proven
K03 turbocharger features an optimized wastegate to control boost
and improve fuel economy. In addition to reduced emissions and
improved fuel economy, BorgWarner's robust high-quality boosting
technologies enhance performance and low-end torque for a
fun-to-drive experience.
BorgWarner offers technical support for its new series and
aftermarket products in addition to delivering its wastegate
turbochargers, and it is highly competent in the electrification of
propulsion technologies for hybrid electric and electric
vehicles.
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
65 locations in 17 countries, the company employs approximately
27,000 worldwide. For more information, please visit
borgwarner.com
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