Auburn Hills, Michigan, December 8th, 2016 – BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, produces starter motors for Hyundai's Kappa and Gamma engines for HB20 vehicles in Brazil.
“Improving local content was a priority for Hyundai,” said Adson Silva, BorgWarner Plant Manager. “Our facility in Brusque, Brazil, produces these reliable, advanced starter motors to help improve fuel economy and performance.”
Designed for up to 1.8-liter engines, BorgWarner’s compact starter motors deliver 0.9kW of power and are made from 50 percent local content.