BorgWarner, a global leader in innovative mobility solutions, has extended its transfer case business with a prominent North American automaker by securing new contracts for two upcoming vehicle platforms. The company will provide its Electro-Mechanical On-Demand 2-Speed (EMOD) and Electric Shift-on-the-Fly 2-Speed (ESOF) transfer cases, tailored for both combustion and hybrid passenger truck models.
These agreements will equip two truck platforms with BorgWarner’s advanced EMOD and ESOF transfer cases, while a third platform will feature the ESOF system exclusively. Production is expected to begin in 2027 for two platforms, with the third following in 2028.
“Our long-standing partnership with this OEM has spanned over four decades, and we are excited to continue supporting their upcoming models,” said Isabelle McKenzie, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President of Drivetrain and Morse Systems. “These contracts affirm our product quality, performance, and commitment to exceptional service.”
The EMOD system offers rapid response, precise torque control, and improved safety through a motor-driven clutch that actively distributes torque based on real-time data. This will be its debut on this particular truck platform. The ESOF, designed for heavy-duty four-wheel drive trucks, enables efficient two-wheel drive mode with the capability to shift to four-wheel drive on the go, offering refined noise and vibration performance.
Both transfer cases incorporate BorgWarner’s HY-VO® driveline chain for enhanced efficiency and durability. The EMOD also features high-performance friction products, and both will be manufactured at the company’s Seneca, South Carolina facility.
BorgWarner is a global leader in innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, specializing in propulsion systems for the automotive industry. With a focus on enhancing vehicle efficiency and reducing emissions, BorgWarner provides advanced technologies that support both traditional combustion engines and the growing market of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Their product range includes turbochargers, eMotors, power electronics, thermal management systems, and drivetrain solutions, all engineered to improve performance and energy efficiency. As the automotive sector undergoes a transformative shift towards electrification, BorgWarner is leading the way by investing in cutting-edge electric propulsion technologies and making strategic acquisitions to strengthen its position in the eMobility market. Committed to sustainability, the company has set ambitious goals to achieve carbon neutrality and is dedicated to supporting automakers worldwide in the transition to cleaner, more efficient transportation.
