With governments around the world pursuing more stringent norms on emissions and fuel economy, companies are gearing up with new energy-efficient powertrain systems, says Rakesh Rao. With market for auto booming in Asia, global auto component companies are eyeing for bigger share of the market. Meanwhile, in India, the new emission norm (BS VI to be rolled out from April 1, 2020) is forcing companies to modify their powertrain systems. The demand for new products is also getting a boost with auto makers making their next generation powertrains.

BorgWarner’s latest variable cam timing (VCT) system delivers improved engine efficiency and fuel economy for the new Hyundai Gamma II engine. For the engine’s intake valve timing, BorgWarner supplies a variable force solenoid (VFS) and patented passive torsional assist (TA) phaser with mid-position lock (MPL) and integrated center bolt hydraulic control valve. For exhaust valve timing, the company supplies the VFS and TA phaser with integrated center bolt valve. The 1.6-liter I4 gasoline engine launched in the Kia K3 Forte/Cerato and is expected to power a growing number of vehicles for markets in South Korea, China and North America over the next few years.

With the deadlines inching closer, demand for certain technologies are gaining prominence, which is forcing the auto industry to be ready and be upto scale. Be it BS VI norms, electrification or technology disruptions in terms of IoT, much like a universe, the industry is expanding from all sides. The Indian automotive industry has been through some major upheavals, but none like the recent couple of years. From financial to technological disruptions, the industry, which comprises of a healthy blend of OEMs and tiered suppliers, has been either scrambling or sailing smoothly through the tides of change. Certain trends prove to be beneficial to some manufacturers while some others will be washed away with the tides of change.

The industry’s biggest show was a display of the technological strength and prowess of the auto manufacturing sector, showcasing the current trends that are the current driving factors.

BorgWarner presented its broad product portfolio at the 14th Auto Expo in New Delhi. The company showcased solutions that will help automakers master the challenges posed by ever stricter emission standards. Accordingly, for combustion engines, BorgWarner focused on technologies that help optimise engine efficiency and performance while reducing emissions, and will also present a broad range of solutions for hybrid and pure electric vehicles.

BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, helps the second-generation 3.5-liter Ford EcoBoost® gasoline engine deliver greater torque, efficiency and fuel economy.

Global auto component major BorgWarner has opened a new facility in Chungju, South