Honeywell's New Turbo Technology

It is understood that in early December 2012, Honeywell said it will bring new turbocharger technology to several models, which will help improve fuel economy and engine performance.

Honeywell Corporation (NYSE:HON), the world's leading manufacturer of automotive turbochargers, announced on December 4 that it will provide variable-speed diesel engines for China’s leading sports utility vehicle (SUV) and pickup manufacturer Great Wall Motors. Turbocharging (VNT) technology. The Great Wall Haval H5 and H6 SUVs using this technology will benefit from Honeywell's latest VNT technology for superior fuel economy and enhanced engine performance.

Compared to conventional wastegate turbocharging technology, Honeywell's VNT technology can increase torque by up to 30%, improve vehicle acceleration performance at low engine speeds, and achieve cleaner combustion.

Mr. David Paja, vice president and general manager of Honeywell Transportation Systems China and India, said: "As the diesel engine combustion will become cleaner and have higher fuel efficiency, we expect VNT in the near future. Technology will have a wide range of applications in China and in the next five years, the coverage of VNT's diesel light vehicles in China will increase from the current 5% to 20%. We are very pleased to introduce the latest technology into China and Work with leading manufacturers like Great Wall Motor to help them continuously improve vehicle performance."

As a world-leading turbocharger technology supplier with almost 60 years of history, Honeywell offers turbocharger technology to achieve a perfect blend of improved fuel efficiency and improved performance at a more economical price than other technologies. It also makes it a good choice for compact cars, full-size luxury sedans, SUVs, and any other car that fits between these models. Honeywell expects that by 2017, the number of passenger cars using turbocharged engines will increase by 80%. China will also become one of the fastest growing markets for turbocharged engine applications. The number of new vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines will increase from 2.1 million units in 2011 to 6.7 million units in 2017, thus providing new vehicle turbocharger coverage. The proportion will also increase to nearly 25%.