BORGWARNER POWERS "EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR 2007".Leading global powertrain supplier BorgWarner (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BWA (Broadband Wireless Access) High-speed wireless access. Typically refers to wireless last mile access to the Internet. See WiMAX and broadband. powers the European Car of the Year The European Car of the Year award was established in 1964 by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. The current organisers of the award are Auto (Italy), Autocar (UK), Autopista (Spain), Autovisie 2007 -- the Ford S-MAX -- as well as seven of the eight finalists in the closely fought competition. The BorgWarner Engine Group supplies the turbocharger tur·bo·charg·er n. See turbosupercharger. tur  bo·charged adj. for the Ford S-MAX gas engine
model and the EGR, auxiliary cabin heater and cold-start technology for
the winning MPV's diesel model.
Established in 1964 and sponsored by seven leading auto industry publications, the Car of the Year is an international award judged by a panel of 58 senior journalists from 22 countries across Europe. The award recognizes the single, most outstanding new car to enter the European market during the year. The 2007 trophy will be presented in Amsterdam on January 22. "We are proud that our leading engine technology contributes to the sporty performance and fuel economy of this dynamic new MPV (MusicPhotoVideo) A playlist standard for music, image and video collections introduced in 2002 by the Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA). An "MPV Writer" is software that creates the playlist, and an "MPV Reader" is software that can discover and read it. ," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Congratulations to Ford on this prestigious industry recognition." The Ford S-MAX features several BorgWarner technologies, including the world's first turbocharger designed to withstand extreme temperatures of up to 1050 degrees C to meet the severe thermal stability requirements of Ford's high-performance gasoline engine. An integrated exhaust manifold and swing valve combine to deliver a powerful driving experience. BorgWarner diesel EGR valves feature DC motor actuation, high actuation force, fast response time, flexible mounting orientations, compact package size, and patented anti-contamination/anti-sticking technology. For quicker, more reliable and environmentally friendly starting, the Ford S-MAX diesel model includes cold-start technology from BERU AG (a majority- owned subsidy of BorgWarner), the leading manufacturer of glow plugs in the world. BERU glow plugs offer the benefits of no cold-start knocking, quiet engine running, and up to 40% less emissions during warm up. In addition, BERU's positive temperature coefficient Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) refers to materials that experience an increase in electrical resistance when their temperature is raised. Materials which have useful engineering applications usually show a relatively rapid increase with temperature, i.e. (PTC (PTC, Needham, MA, www.ptc.com) Long a world leader in mechanical computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering software, PTC, through acquisitions and reorganization, has transformed itself into a leading provider of Internet-based B2B solutions for discrete manufacturers. ) auxiliary cabin heater for diesel vehicles speeds comfortable heat inside the vehicle and accelerates windshield de-icing. 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 63 locations in 18 countries. Customers include Ford, VW/Audi, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, BMW, Caterpillar, Navistar International, and Peugeot. For more information, visit http://www.borgwarner.com or call 248/754-0881. |
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