- Technology to be used in select four-cylinder engines
- eVCT reduces emissions and significantly improves fuel economy
and performance
- SOP slated for December 2024
AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., June 23,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has secured a
contract to deliver its latest electric variable cam timing (eVCT)
technology for use in a major global OEM's four-cylinder engine.
This business win highlights the first production of BorgWarner's
eVCT and is anticipated to significantly improve fuel economy and
performance while reducing emissions.
"We are proud to have the opportunity to offer this innovative
product solution, which enables the customer to achieve reduced
cold start emissions that conventional technology is unable to
achieve," said Isabelle McKenzie, President and General
Manager, BorgWarner Morse Systems. "Our eVCT highlights another
exciting technology within BorgWarner's product portfolio that
contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases for a cleaner,
more energy-efficient world."
The eVCT offers additional benefits from standard VCTs such
as the ability to phase the camshaft during and before starting the
engine, reduction in noise, vibration and harshness, extended
phasing range of authority for improved CO2 reduction, enabling
decreased time to torque of the engine. Additionally, the company's
eVCT technology features a split-ring planetary gearbox which
provides a greater range of control in comparison to hydraulic
phasers, lower power consumption, and the ability to operate at
lower oil pressure and temperatures.
BorgWarner's eVCT will be produced in the company's Ithaca, New York manufacturing facility due to
the unique technical capabilities of the site's workforce.
BorgWarner Ithaca has a long-standing tradition of launching new
technologies since the plant began operations in 1880. Start of
production is slated for December 2024.
To apply for open positions in Ithaca, please visit
borgwarner.com/careers.
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