GM to Announce New Michigan Investments at Detroit Economic Club
Oct 28, 2014
Chevrolet Volt electric drive unit to be built in Warren, Mich. Michigan established as GMâs global center of excellence for vehicle electrification DETROIT âToday at the Detroit Economic Club, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will confirm that the companyâs Warren Transmission Plant will build the elec ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Announces Four Million Customer On-Road Miles Achieved
Oct 20, 2014
Hybrid electric powertrain innovator to present fleet customer success stories at Southeast Alternative Fuels Conference in Raleigh BOSTON -- October 20, 2014: XL Hybrids, Inc., the pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that its fleet customer ... Continue reading
Voith DIWA.6 Transmission: The Clear Choice for CNG Buses
Oct 13, 2014
DIWA.6 transmissions, which could be up to 10% more fuel efficient than their predecessors, are already bound for 200 CNG buses YORK, Pa., Oct. 13, 2014 -- Voith's New Advanced DIWA.6 Automatic Transmission is proving to be the clear choice for CNG Applications in North American transit vehicles. The new DIWA.6 continu ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2014
To highlight the company's most recent developments in its quest to achieve efficient future mobility, the Schaeffler Group is hosting the Schaeffler Symposium at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit today. The theme for this year's event is "Solving the Powertrain Puzzle," as it addresses one of the hottest areas ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2014
BorgWarner supplies its high-performance wet friction technology for Volkswagen's new hybrid DQ 400e dual-clutch transmission, launching in the 2014 Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 e-tron. The new transmission for hybrid vehicles with transversely mounted engines employs three clutches (a dual-clutch module plus a disconne ... Continue reading
Wind Turbines Outperforming Expectations at Honda Transmission Plant
Sep 10, 2014
Just six months after the landmark installation of two power-producing wind turbines at Honda Transmission Mfg. of America, Inc., the turbines are producing more renewable, low emissions electrical power than was anticipated when the towers went into operation in January. The wind turbines have exceeded the projected p ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Solenoid Technology For Global 6-Speed Front-Wheel Drive Transmission Program
Aug 19, 2014
BorgWarner supplies its mini direct-acting variable force solenoid (VFS) for General Motors' global front-wheel drive 6-speed automatic transmission program (GF6). Featured in a range of 2015 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles, BorgWarner's mini direct-acting VFS enables improved fuel economy and shift feel. Application ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2014
General Motors announced Friday the following recalls: 202,115 model year 2002-2004 Saturn VUEs because the ignition key can possibly be removed when the vehicle is not in the off position. GM is aware of two crashes and one injury potentially related to the issue. Dealers will inspect for key pullout or key binding, a ... Continue reading
2015 Chevrolet and GMC Pickups, SUVs to Offer Eight-Speed Transmission
Jul 18, 2014
Chevrolet and GMC have confirmed a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8. The GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed is approximately the same size and weight as the Hydra-Matic 6L ... Continue reading
Infiniti begins production at Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant
Jun 28, 2014
Production begins of new 2.0-litre 4-cylinder gasoline engines New 310,000-square foot facility in Decherd, Tennessee Represents a $319 million investment Supports an estimated 400 new jobs NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 26, 2014) â Infiniti today began production at the Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant, a partnership be ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to showcase latest developments in drivetrain technologies at VDI Congress in Germany
Jun 24, 2014
BorgWarner to Present New Permanently Engaged Starter System and Multi-Mode Clutch Module BorgWarner will display its current and future drivetrain technologies at the 14th International Association of German Engineers (VDI) Congress on âDrivetrain for Vehiclesâ to be held in In addition to presentations abou ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks launches a unique gearbox for heavy vehicles
Jun 18, 2014
Volvo Trucks is now launching I-Shift Dual Clutch, the first transmission on the market with a dual clutch system for heavy vehicles. Thanks to power-shift gear changes without any interruption in power delivery, torque is maintained and the truck does not lose any speed during gear changes. For the driver, the result ... Continue reading
Eaton launches a new line of special tools for repairing transmissions
Jun 16, 2014
Eaton, the global power management company, has expanded its portfolio for the automotive market again. Focusing on Aftermarket, the company launched a complete line of special tools for repairing all models of its transmissions available in Brazil. A total of 180 items comprise the portfolio presented in a 60-page cat ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2014
TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions now in more than one million vehicles worldwide Vehicles projected to save more than 700 million gallons of gasoline; worth an estimated $2.5 billion, based on fuel-price forecasts Total estimated reduction in CO2 emissions â more than six million metric tonnes Torqu ... Continue reading
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