BorgWarner Provides Eco-Launch Solution for Ford Forward Drive Cars
BorgWarner (BW), a leading company in environment-oriented
technologies for combustion, hybrid and electric cars, will supply its Eco-Launch
stop/start solenoid-operated valve and a hydraulically-actuated accumulator for
Ford cars with the front-wheel drive.
It is claimed that BW’s solution will enhance
performance capacity of cars produced by the American company. The technology
developed by BW engineers is intended to provide seamless gear shifting and
launches in the process of engine restarts. Ford will apply Eco-Launch solution
on its eight-speed, forward drive, gearbox with the middle torque capacity,
which is installed in a wide range of cars.
Such technologies as Eco-Launch solenoid valve enable
carmakers with a great opportunity to implement stop/start solutions in their
products that can improve fuel efficiency by 3-10 %, depending on the driving
style. In addition, it is an economically viable, market-oriented approach that
helps different types of gearboxes to comply with different stop/start approaches.
For rapid start-ups without lurching, BW’s solenoid-operated valve allows the
hydro-accumulator to prime the gearbox faster than the car-driver can switch from
the brake to the gas pedal.
Take a closer look at the Eco-Launch technology
ABOUT BorgWarner
The American company BorgWarner (BW) together with its branches specializes in production and selling of automotive systems and car components. BW is famous for its powertrain production range, comprising of gearboxes and their components, such as control modules, freewheel clutches, superchargers, AWD system elements, which are noted for their high-quality. In practice, BW is a supplier of auto components for all major manufacturers of automatic transmissions worldwide. BW production facilities are located in 18 countries.
