AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology
solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, helps Ford
deliver greater vehicle efficiency with its Eco-Launch™ stop/start
solenoid valve and hydraulic accumulator. Engineered to deliver
fast, smooth launches during engine restarts, the award-winning
solution is available on the Ford 8-speed, front-wheel drive (FWD),
mid-torque transmission used for a variety of vehicles in
North America.
"BorgWarner's Eco-Launch technology provides drivers with the
fuel economy benefits of stop/start and the seamless launches they
expect," said Dr. Martin Fischer,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner Transmission Systems.
"Our solution is a cost-effective, fast-to-market approach that
allows automakers to enable existing or new automatic transmissions
to be compatible with stop/start strategies."
Shutting off the engine when the vehicle stops increases fuel
economy 3 to 10 percent, depending on driving patterns. However,
accelerating from the stop mode can cause automatic transmissions
to lurch or roll back. For quick launches without lurching,
BorgWarner's low-noise, high-flow, low-leak solenoid valve enables
the hydraulic accumulator to prime the transmission faster than the
driver can switch from the brake to the accelerator.
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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