BorgWarner continues to expand its propulsion and drivetrain business with two new conquest program awards in Asia. The programs include a latest-generation wet dual clutch for a Chinese OEM’s SUV platform and a torsional assist (TA) variable cam timing (VCT) system for a Japanese OEM’s next-generation hybrid engine.
“These new conquest awards reflect BorgWarner’s continued commitment to advancing efficient and competitive propulsion solutions across both transmission and VCT technologies,” said Isabelle McKenzie, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Drivetrain and Morse Systems. “They further demonstrate the resilience and growth potential of our propulsion business in Asia, as customers continue to value high-performance, cost-competitive solutions for both combustion and hybrid powertrains.”
For the SUV application, BorgWarner’s latest-generation wet dual clutch combines high-performance wet friction materials with an optimized groove design to reduce drag torque, helping improve transmission efficiency and vehicle fuel economy. The clutch also delivers stable friction behavior at lower actuation pressure for smoother launch and shift performance, while a newly integrated wave spring enhances robustness and supports cost competitiveness. Start of production is planned for the second half of 2026.
Compared with oil pressure actuated VCT architectures, BorgWarner’s center-bolt TA VCT system shortens and simplifies internal oil passages, enabling superior cam phasing response and stronger lock-pin engagement performance. These advantages make it especially well-suited for the fast-response and high-efficiency requirements of next-generation hybrid engines. Production for the Japanese OEM program is planned to begin in 2028. Leveraging its mature product platform and engineering expertise, BorgWarner is supporting the customer from technical concept development through production implementation as it upgrades its VCT architecture.
