AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner provides its high-performance electric drive
module (eDM) for the 2018 C30 electric vehicle (EV) and the brand
ORA from China's leading
automaker, Great Wall Motors (GWM). The 2018 C30 is the first EV
model in China equipped with
BorgWarner's eDM technology. Unveiled at Auto China 2018 in
Beijing, GWM's new brand ORA is
the automaker's strategic EV brand for new energy vehicle market.
With the integrated design of the electric motor and
eGearDrive® transmission, BorgWarner's eDM enables
weight, cost and space savings in addition to easy installation,
significantly improving efficiency to meet growing demand for power
and comfort from electric vehicles.
"With the launch of the credit-score system that encourages a
shift to new-energy vehicles in April this year, we anticipate
flourishing growth in China's EV
market amid the electrification trend of the broader auto
industry," said Dr. Stefan Demmerle,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. "In
addition to a wide variety of new technologies in electric motors
and control modules, we offer localized production of our
innovative products to provide our customers with tailored
solutions and fast service at the right value."
Integrating its industry-leading eGearDrive transmission and
high voltage hairpin (HVH) electric motor technology, BorgWarner's
eDM provides primary or secondary propulsion for pure electric or
hybrid vehicles. Featuring a high-precision gear train and aluminum
housing with simplified components, the eDM's compact and
lightweight design balances power, torque, volume and efficiency.
The electric motor delivers up to 315 Nm of torque with maximum
operational speeds of up to 10,600rpm. The advanced eDM provides
vehicles with superior motor and transmission efficiency, excellent
torque output and acoustic performance, and enables a quiet and
smooth driving experience for drivers and passengers.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 66 locations in 18 countries, the
company employs approximately 29,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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