Agreement/Technology: BorgWarner to supply all-wheel-drive couplings for VW Crafter

摘要

USA/Germany/Poland - BorgWarner Inc of Auburn Hills, Michigan, is to supply two versions of its advanced electro-hydraulically actuated all-wheel drive (AWD) coupling for the new Poland-built Volkswagen Crafter. One coupling features a differential lock control at the rear axle, and one coupling does not. Borgwarner maintains that by accurately distributing torque between the front and rear axle, BorgWarner's compact, lightweight AWD system provides high torque accuracy for improved fuel economy as well as enhanced stability, traction and handling on a variety of terrains.