BorgWarner's first-to-market position in dual-clutch transmission technology is expected to drive a 500 percent increase in production of dual-clutch transmission modules over the next six years, the company says. The company's experience in this field has been rewarded with business from transmission and vehicle makers around the world, including VW, Audi, Bugatti and SAIC, among others. At full-launch of the announced programs under contract in 2012-2013, BorgWarner will be providing its innovative DualTronic® technology to an expected 2.3 million dual-clutch transmissions per year. Fewer than 450,000 dual-clutch transmissions a year are produced today, all of which have BorgWarner modules. "BorgWarner's introduction of dual-clutch transmission technology into the growing automatic transmission market has provided automakers worldwide with opportunities for tangible fuel economy enhancements, emissions reductions and performance benefits," says Dr. Bernd Matthes, president and general manager, BorgWarner Transmission Systems. "With legislation driving issues like fuel economy and emissions reduction, and consumers looking for performance and drivability enhancement, the demand for dual-clutch transmissions is increasing." BorgWarner will be introducing next generation technology as its customers launch future programs. In addition, the company is developing a new concept dual-clutch transmission for emerging markets. The company's global manufacturing capacity for dual-clutch transmission modules will be supported by expansion of its facilities in Germany and China, and a new facility in Mexico. For more information about BorgWarner, visit the company's Web site. |
