BorgWarner's Torque-On-Demand® Transfer Case Drives New Tata Aria

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner's Torque-On-Demand® (TOD®) transfer case drives the new 2.2-liter Tata Aria, first Indian four-wheel drive cross-over vehicle.

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"BorgWarner's TOD® technology helps set the Aria apart in the Indian market, providing both a stable, comfortable ride and improved traction," said John Sanderson, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems. "Bringing advanced technologies like the TOD® transfer case to emerging markets enables local automakers to offer their customers features and options previously available only on imported vehicles."

BorgWarner's patented TOD® transfer case provides on-demand all-wheel drive traction on any surface. BorgWarner and Tata engineers worked side by side to integrate BorgWarner's proprietary electronic control unit (ECU) and software into Tata's in-vehicle network (IVN), allowing the TOD® transfer case to automatically switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive and back without driver intervention. During product development, joint testing under extreme conditions in northern Michigan confirmed the performance of the TOD® system and the Tata Aria's improved traction, enhanced stability and comfort.

About BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems

BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems produces highly engineered drivetrain technologies for the global vehicle industry. Key product segments include: dual clutch modules; wet friction clutch components and systems; mechatronic transmission control modules; electro-hydraulic solenoid valves; mechanical clutch assemblies; all-wheel drive couplings, transfer cases and software/controls; and electric vehicle transmissions. These systems improve fuel economy and performance while enhancing vehicle stability. BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems is a trusted supplier to virtually every major light vehicle and automatic transmission producer in the world today.

About BorgWarner

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 59 locations in 19 countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com.  

SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.

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