Turbo suppliers expect a lift from diesels

Climbing U.S. demand for diesel-run automobiles and trucks could be a windfall for turbocharger providers such as Honeywell Inc., BorgWarner and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
By 20 20, diesel-powered light vehicles are likely to account for 7% of overall U.S. light-vehicle revenue, up from 3% this year, claims the Diesel Technology Forum, a trade team. Because almost every diesel is turbo charged, that is great news for turbo providers.
Itis a huge reason Honeywell anticipates turbocharged automobiles to take into account 37% of U.S. light-vehicle sales in 2020, up from 19% this year.
"The wildcard is if the diesel section will grow quicker than we anticipate," said Tony Schultz, vice-president of Honeywell's commercial-vehicle businesses in Japan, Korea and The United States.
With gas costs down and the U.S. version combine unlikely to alter significantly in the close future, auto makers are looking for methods to enhance their corporate average fuel-economy amounts. "One strategy to boost fuel economy would be to introduce diesels," mentioned Schultz, an attendee in the seminars. "Itis a possible needle mover for auto makers to add diesels for their portfolio.
Traditionally, diesels in the US were mainly limited to heavy duty pick-ups. Now, however, carmakers are installing them in lighter trucks and a few cars. In the United States of America, Honeywell provides turbos for the diesel-powered Ford F250, Ram pick-up, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevrolet Cruze and the shortly-to-be released diesel Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.
Honeywell has a large presence in Europe, where diesel revenue control the light-car marketplace. If diesels gain recognition in America, Honeywell is placed to get much of the company, he explained.
"We believe there is a great desire" for diesels, Schultz stated. "We pro Ject that car companies will introduce new [diesel] versions into those sections."

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03.08.2015
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