BorgWarner expands dual-clutch programmes in China
The company has secured a seven-year extension for its DCT clutch assembly with a German automotive manufacturer operating in China.
This follows more than ten years of collaboration between the two companies.
The components, produced at BorgWarner's facility in Tianjin, are used in vehicles with internal combustion engines and mild hybrid systems.
The design offers improved performance through reduced rotational inertia and lower friction losses, contributing to greater transmission efficiency and smoother operation.
BorgWarner vice president and Drivetrain and Morse Systems president and general manager Isabelle McKenzie said: 'Our success in securing new projects in the Chinese market underscores BorgWarner's commitment to delivering innovative solutions in the region. We are dedicated to helping our customers grow their business in China and succeed in international markets.'
In addition to the contract extension, BorgWarner has entered into a new supply agreement with a Chinese transmission manufacturer.
Under the deal, BorgWarner will provide DCT clutch modules for a Chinese automaker's SUVs and sedans destined for domestic and export markets.
Production will take place at the company's Taicang facility, with mass production expected to begin by the end of 2025.
The modules are designed to meet varied driving conditions and are noted for their compact design, thermal durability, and cost efficiency.
Earlier this year, in February, BorgWarner also announced extended supply contracts with a major North American automaker for wastegate turbochargers.
BorgWarner vice-president and turbos and thermal technologies president and general manager Volker Weng said: 'BorgWarner has a longstanding and trusted relationship with this OEM, having supplied them with our turbochargers for more than 10 years.
'These platform extensions are a testament to the strong collaboration between our engineering teams and we look forward to continuing our work together through the rest of this decade and beyond.'
"BorgWarner expands dual-clutch programmes in China" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand.
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