BorgWarner Supplies Ford Hybrid

BorgWarner engine and transmission products will provide various emissions and air management components, the engine timing system, and clutching systems for the Ford Escape hybrid vehicle, which is on sale now and will arrive at dealerships late this summer.

“Several of BorgWarner’s traditional products are on hybrid vehicles such as the Ford Escape, the Honda Insight and Civic, and Toyota Prius,” said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner chairman and chief executive officer. “Through our Drivetrain Group, we are working to identify innovative, nontraditional solutions as well.”

Ford expects the Escape Hybrid to be certified for sale as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV), the strictest emissions certification. The Escape Hybrid can run solely on electric power at speeds below 25mph and gasoline mode at higher speeds.

For further information, contact BorgWarner Corporate Communications, phone: (312) 322-8500, www.bw auto.com.