Two BorgWarner Innovations Named to Automotive News Top 25 PACE Awards List
08 April 2009 - 4:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
R2S(R) Turbocharger Technology and DualTronic(R) Dual-Clutch
Transmission Technology Make the All-Time Best List for PACE Awards
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two
BorgWarner innovations - regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging
technology and DualTronic dual clutch transmission technology -
have been named to the Automotive News Top 25 PACE Awards list. The
distinguished list acknowledges the top 25 innovations from over
400 prior PACE award finalists and honorable mentions that have
changed the nature of the auto industry over the past 15 years.
BorgWarner received a 2008 PACE Award for its R2S(R) turbocharger
technology and a 2005 PACE Award for its DualTronic(R) dual-clutch
transmission technology. "BorgWarner's innovative technology drives
our reputation for product leadership in the auto industry," said
Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "From reducing
emissions for a cleaner environment, to improving fuel economy for
more miles to the gallon, to boosting performance for an
exhilarating driving experience -- our technology helps drivers
feel good about driving. We're proud of this prestigious
recognition by Automotive News." For 15 years, the annual
Automotive News PACE Awards have honored superior innovation,
technological advancement and business performance among automotive
suppliers. PACE stands for Premier Automotive Suppliers'
Contribution to Excellence. In the past five years, three
BorgWarner innovations have received PACE awards and six have
reached finalist status. BorgWarner received a 2008 PACE Award for
its R2S(R) regulated two-stage turbocharger technology, 2007 PACE
Award for its variable turbine geometry (VTG) gasoline
turbocharger, and 2005 PACE Award for its DualTronic(R) wet-clutch
and control-system technology for a new-concept automated
transmission. In addition, BorgWarner and Porsche were presented
with two special PACE recognitions in 2007 for their successful
collaboration on the Porsche 911 Turbo for the VTG turbocharger and
all-wheel drive technology. Additionally, BorgWarner has received
one honorable mention, and two of its innovations have been named
finalists in the 2009 PACE Award competition. Winners will be
announced in Detroit on April 20. 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 60 locations in 18 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, BorgWarner Inc. +1-248-754-0881 Web Site:
http://www.borgwarner.com/
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