BorgWarner said it was supplying its latest electro-hydraulically actuated all-wheel drive (AWD) coupling for Geely's Lynk & Co's first model, the 01.

Featuring integrated vehicle dynamics software, the AWD coupling is a compact, lightweight solution that distributes torque between the front and rear axle automatically, providing this new SUV with high torque capacity for improved fuel economy and enhanced stability, traction and handling, BorgWarner claimed.

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"With increasing demand for our AWD products in China, we have localised our production since 2015," said Stefan Demmerle, president and general manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems.

"This marks another success for BorgWarner in the Chinese market and further increases our cooperation with Geely Auto."

The Lynk & Co 01 is an SUV based on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) jointly developed by Volvo and Geely. Based on specific driving characteristics, the supplier tailored its AWD coupling technology to suit the new model.

Equipped with an integrated electronic control unit (ECU) featuring adaptable vehicle dynamics software, the electronically controlled multi-plate clutch uses data such as vehicle velocity and curve radius to distribute torque between the front and rear axle automatically without driver intervention.

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Operating independently of the differential speed between the two axles, the AWD coupling can offer full locking torque at any given time and speed, depending on road conditions and vehicle load distribution. For the driver, this means a well-balanced torque control during all phases of driving.

The coupling's lightweight, high-performance design enables simplified integration with the power system, while its claimed best-in-class response time, torque density and accuracy significantly enhance handling, stability and traction, BorgWarner said.