Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant Opening Celebration Set for June 26th
Jun 12, 2014
New Tennessee-based facility set to begin production of 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engines for the Infiniti Q50 sports sedan and Mercedes-Benz C-Class and their derivatives $319 million investment and an estimated 400 new jobs once full capacity of 250,000 annual engine production is achieved Tennessee Governor Bill ... Continue reading
FEV North America Announces Winners of 2014 FEV Powertrain Development Award
May 21, 2014
Today, FEV North America, Inc. (FEV) announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary powertrain solutions in the 2014 Formula SAE competition held May 14 â 17 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) near Broo ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Announces One Million Customer Miles Achieved in Just Six Months
Apr 28, 2014
XL Hybrids, Inc., the pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that fleet customers employing the XL3 hybrid electric system in their service, delivery and cargo fleets have driven a combined total of one million miles within the first six months ... Continue reading
2015 Corvette Stingray to Offer Eight-Speed Automatic
Apr 7, 2014
An eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission will be offered in the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for 2015, enhancing the performance and efficiency of the 2014 North American Car of the Year. Designed and built by GM, the new transmission delivers world-class shift times that rival the best dual-clutch designs. Th ... Continue reading
Eaton Launches SmartAdvantage Package with Volvo for VNL Series Models
Mar 28, 2014
Power management company Eaton today announced that Volvo Trucks will offer the SmartAdvantage Powertrain in all VNL Series models in order to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul and regional haul applications. In addition to lighter weight and increasing the driver pool with smooth, automated shifting, this powertrai ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Announces Vice President Retirement, Successor Named
Jan 21, 2014
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. , a global leader in the design and manufacture of commercial and military fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, today announced that James L. Wanaselja, Vice President of North American Marketing, Sales and Service, has elected to retire effective April 1. (Log ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Opens New Facility in the Netherlands
Jan 16, 2014
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. this week opened a new multi-purpose facility in the Netherlands to better serve its customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Located in Sliedrecht, the 34,000 sq. ft. (3,171 sq. ... Continue reading
Nine of the Ward's 10 Best Engines feature Continental powertrain technologies
Jan 15, 2014
Reaching a milestone, Continental, a leading international automotive supplier, is observing its 20th consecutive year of contributions of powertrain technologies to winners of Ward's 10 Best Engines competition. For the 2014 awards, Continental has contributed to nine engines that have set the benchmark in power, torq ... Continue reading
RECALL- Chrysler Recall For Transmission Output Shaft
Dec 9, 2013
Auburn Hills, Mich. December 6, 2013; Chrysler Group LLC will recall an estimated 5,663 cars and trucks to inspect their automatic transmissions. Output shafts installed in some model-year 2013 vehicles were shaped using a two-stage forging method employed during early production. The resulting components may be subjec ... Continue reading
Dana Shows Support for Commercial-Vehicle Market in Mexico at Expotransporte ANPACT 2013
Nov 13, 2013
Dana Holding Corporation will demonstrate the company's long-lasting support for the Mexican truck, bus, and coach markets this week at Expotransporte ANPACT 2013. Located in Booth G0190, Dana will promote its proven Spicer drivetrain solutions and continued commitment to innovations for vehicle manufacturers, while sp ... Continue reading
Flex Fuel Powertrains Dominate Brazilian Passenger Vehicle Market
Nov 13, 2013
Emission regulations such as PROCONVE and the tax structure in Brazil will play a key role in altering the powertrain mix by 2020. Supportive programs like the INOVAR Auto Directive and IPI tax structure will not only augment the growth of the automotive market in the region but also encourage domestic production and i ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2013
Schaeffler â a leading global manufacturer of high-precision automotive products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis applications â was named as a finalist for the 2014 Automotive News PACE Award in the product category for its fuel-saving torque converter with centrifugal pendulum absorber (CP ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2013
ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe), the developer of the first plug in electric hybrid vehicle powertrain system for light commercial vehicles and independent producer of new energy powertrain systems in China, crossed a significant milestone in its international business development strategy on October 8, 2013. Toget ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Unveils XL3 Hybrid Electric Powertrain, Increasing Fleet Total Cost of Ownership Savings
Oct 5, 2013
XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use, today unveiled its XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles using a patent-pending inline traction motor system design, the newest upgrade for its successful hybrid conversion system ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline and the SMMT's 2013 Innovation Award - Shortlist of Contenders
Oct 3, 2013
The shortlist of contenders for the 2013 SMMT Award Automotive Innovation supported by GKN Driveline, is published today. Partnered by the global engineer for the third year running, the Award is a celebration of the UK's leading edge capabilities in automotive design and engineering by identifying exceptional innovati ... Continue reading
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