"By leading the dual clutch transmission expansion into the Chinese
marketplace, this joint venture will establish BorgWarner's DualTronic(R)
technology as the preferred automatic transmission solution in
Since BorgWarner's DualTronic(R) technology is based on a manual
transmission architecture, it is especially attractive in
A leader in the globalization of dual-clutch transmission technology for over ten years, BorgWarner's family of DualTronic(R) technologies combines the efficiency of a manual gearbox with the functionality of a fully automatic transmission, delivering seamless powerflow, improved fuel efficiency and a fun-to-drive experience. Customers include VW, Audi, Bugatti, SAIC, Nissan and GETRAG PowerShift(R) dual-clutch transmission programs supporting global automakers including BMW, Ford and Mitsubishi. In addition, BorgWarner is currently working on over 25 programs with transmission and vehicle makers around the world and expects applications of its dual-clutch technology to expand four-fold to 3 million dual-clutch transmissions by 2014.
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SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.