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BorgWarner launches new low-friction engine timing chain; 0.3-0.6% improvement in fuel economy

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mm inverted tooth silent engine timing chains are launching on engines from Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Hyundai, General Motors Korea and one Chinese automaker. improvement in fuel economy based on customer testing. BorgWarner’s next-generation 6.35 The new timing chain is designed to reduce friction, resulting in as much as 0.3

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GM reveals new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T and 1.3T engines to be launched in China; up to 10% fuel economy improvement

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General Motors revealed its new-generation ECOTEC 1.0T They will power Buick and Chevrolet models built and sold in the Chinese domestic market starting later this year. Fuel economy has been improved by up to 10% compared to the engines powering the popular Buick Excelle GT. liters/100 km (48 mpg US) for the 1.0T

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Cadillac upgrades XT5 and XT6 in China with 48V Mild Hybrid System

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Cadillac is upgrading the XT5 and XT6 SUV lineups in China with a 48V mild hybrid system for improved fuel economy and better driving performance. The 48V mild hybrid technology includes a 48V motor, power battery, power management module and hybrid control unit. When the vehicle accelerates, the 48V motor assists the 2.0L

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BorgWarner supplying customized dual-clutch and control modules to Great Wall Motors; higher fuel efficiency

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BorgWarner is supplying customized DualTronic clutch and control modules using advanced solenoid valves and friction materials for Great Wall Motors’ (GWM’s) self-developed wet dual-clutch transmission (wet DCT). This March, we began mass production of our customized dual-clutch and control modules for GWM.

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TM4 introduces new motor/generator for the commercial heavy-duty hybrid market: SUMO HP HV900

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As part of this new line, TM4 is launching the SUMO HP HV900, a new motor/generator and inverter combination for the commercial heavy-duty market. This new motor/generator will be shown at Busworld Kortrijk, taking place from 20-25 October 2017 in Kortrijk, Belgium. Earlier post.)

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” For brevity, we will stick with sedan.

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Shark bites: BYD continues teasing roll-out of Aussie-bound dual-cab ute

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The 2024 BYD Shark was a surprise no show at the Beijing motor show but the Chinese car-maker has dropped four new teases of its electrified dual-cab 4×4 ute ahead of its imminent arrival. Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km, Sports bar and tray with tub liner. 2025 BYD Shark tease. 2025 BYD Shark tease.

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