[June 20, 2011] BorgWarner launches Visctronic fan drives for Freightliner Cascadia trucks Tweet Jun 20, 2011 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- BorgWarner Thermal Systems, a supplier of components and systems for thermal management to improve engine cooling, increase fuel economy and reduce emissions, has announced that it now supplies Visctronic fan drives as optional equipment for Freightliner Cascadia trucks powered by DD13 and DD15 engines. Engineered for optimal efficiency, BorgWarner's electronically controlled Visctronic fan drives operate only when needed and at the appropriate speed, freeing up engine power and contributing to better fuel economy. Visctronic fan drives combine BorgWarner's viscous technology with precise electronic control. Through specifically calibrated software, the fan drive communicates with the engine's electronic control unit to continuously determine the engine's cooling needs, the company said. "To meet stringent emissions regulations, today's heavy-duty commercial truck engines run at higher temperatures, making cooling systems a critical engine component. BorgWarner's Visctronic fan drives respond directly to engine demands, delivering precise cooling to keep truck fleets running more efficiently," said Daniel CasaSanta, president and general manager, BorgWarner Thermal Systems. "With BorgWarner Kysor on/off fan drives already standard equipment on these engines, we are pleased to expand our business with Freightliner by offering truck fleets the option to improve fuel economy and increase horsepower with BorgWarner Visctronic fan drives." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]