Volkswagen and SKODA adopt Honeywell turbochargers in their new 1.5l TDI diesel engines for their auto models for the Indian market.
Honeywell Transportation Systems has the reputation of designing and manufacturing technologies that address some of the world's toughest automotive challenges, such as energy efficiency, clean energy generation, safety and security, globalization, and customer productivity. As the leader in turbo solutions, Honeywell launches on an average 100 new applications globally every year with some 500 in its development pipeline.
In its recent collaboration, it is providing its industry leading variable-geometry, diesel turbocharger technology to Volkswagen and Skoda. To meet the unique needs of the local automotive market, Volkswagen designed and developed its new 1.5L TDI diesel engine in India, which is being used in its newest Indian models. The company selected Honeywell for its over 20 years of experience in developing variable nozzle technology (VNT) that leads to improved responsiveness, performance, and fuel economy in diesel engines. "With Honeywell, we have a trusted partner for high performance and extremely reliable turbochargers for our 1.5L TDI diesel engines. Additionally, Honeywell has helped us increase our local content with this high-value part for our engine and have contributed to our long-term localization strategy in India," said Hans-Georg Festing, Executive Director, Corporate Purchasing, Volkswagen India Private Ltd.
Downsized diesel turbocharged vehicles provide up to 40 percent better fuel-economy and emissions than the larger naturally-aspirated engines with similar power outputs. They also have better torque and are often more fun to drive than non-turbocharged vehicles.
"Honeywell VNT technology is an upgrade to existing wastegate technology with its advanced aerodynamics and bearing systems allowing more precise control of air flow into the engine. This helps Volkswagen offer its customers improved fuel economy and uncompromising performance with high torque and power resulting in better responsiveness to the driver. Honeywell's VNT technology is 30 percent more space efficient helping Volkswagen engineers apply a more powerful, yet compact powertrain across a range of vehicles," said Milind Godbole, Managing Director, Honeywell Transportation Systems, India.
Honeywell's design, engineering, and manufacturing centers in Pune and Bangalore are world-class facilities helping bridge global technology platforms and localized solutions for India.
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