BorgWarner's Next Generation Torque Management Technology Featured in Kia Mohave
05 March 2008 - 2:15AM
PR Newswire (US)
ITM(R) Transfer Case Provides Increased Torque Capacity in a
Smaller, Cost- Effective Package AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner introduces the second
application of its next generation torque management technology as
optional equipment on the new 2008 Kia Mohave, recently launched in
Korea. BorgWarner's new technology features an electronic control
unit (ECU) integrated with the shift motor assembly mounted
directly on an InterActive Torque Management(R) (ITM(R))
four-wheel-drive transfer case. This combination provides assembly,
cost and packaging advantages by eliminating a vehicle wire harness
and stand-alone ECU connection. In addition, the ITM transfer case
offers enhanced response and controllability with reduced noise,
vibration and harshness. The Mohave will also offer BorgWarner
part-time electric shift-on-the-fly technology as optional
equipment. BorgWarner's electric shift-on-the-fly technology
contributes to a seamless transition to four-wheel drive, even when
the vehicle is moving. It is one of the many rear-wheel
drive/all-wheel drive technologies in BorgWarner's portfolio of
full-time, part-time and on-demand systems. "At BorgWarner, we are
passionate about powertrain leadership. We continually pursue new
technologies and applications to provide our customers with system
solutions to meet the toughest specifications," said Cindy Niekamp,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems. "We
are pleased to contribute our latest torque management technologies
to the Kia Mohave." BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems will
manufacture the ITM transfer cases for Kia at its facility in
Ochang, Korea. The new facility operates under the BorgWarner
Production System, which ensures the application of lean
manufacturing methodologies in every BorgWarner plant. Auburn
Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA) is a product
leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle
powertrain applications worldwide. The FORTUNE 500 company operates
manufacturing and technical facilities in 64 locations in 17
countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan,
General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda,
John Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address for BorgWarner is:
http://www.borgwarner.com/. DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT:
Mary Brevard of BorgWarner Inc., +1-248-754-0881 Web site:
http://www.borgwarner.com/
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