May 7, 2013
New developments and advancements in transmission technology are necessary as automakers work to meet the standards of future transportation systems. Schaeffler's Philip George, director advanced development; Jeff Hemphill, chief technical officer; and Jitesh Modi, group leader and principal engineer, will discuss the ... Continue reading
Step by Step: Innovative Solutions From Henkel for the Powertrain
May 7, 2013
Aimed at meeting the ever-increasing requirements on automotive efficiency, power, performance and service life, Henkel has developed an array of innovative product solutions covering the full range of powertrain manufacturing processes. With its unique combination of innovative products and process know-how, Henkel no ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Plans to Invest Nearly $20 Million in Toledo Machining Plant
Apr 26, 2013
Investment to increase capacity for production of torque converters for new generation, fuel-efficient nine-speed transmission Company's total investment in U.S. facilities over $5.2 billion since June 2009 Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it will invest $19.6 million in its Toledo Machining Plant in Perrysburg, ... Continue reading
Transmission Technology is a Future Factor
Apr 23, 2013
Automotive experts from the USA, Asia, and Europe will convene, from May 13 to 16, at the 7th International CTI Symposium and Exhibition, "Innovative Automotive Transmissions, Hybrid & Electric Drives North America 2013," in Rochester, MI . At the convention, automotive and transmission manufacturers as well as supplie ... Continue reading
GM Invests $332 Million for New Fuel-Efficient Powertrains
Apr 4, 2013
Brings to $1.2 billion amount of U.S. facility investment announced this year DETROIT â General Motors Co. will invest nearly $332 million in four manufacturing sites to produce more fuel-efficient engines and transmissions, demonstrating GM's commitment to deliver what customers want: technology-driven performanc ... Continue reading
Mar 26, 2013
R. James Woolsey, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and co-founder of the US Energy Security Council, will lead off a panel discussion with executives from Ford, GM, Toyota and Chrysler at a meeting in Southfield, MI March 28 that will focus on how the automotive industry plans to achieve the EPA-manda ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Offers 5 Percent Better Fuel Economy with TC10 for Tractor Trucks
Mar 23, 2013
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. today announced that test fleet users achieved an average 5 percent fuel economy improvement with the Allison TC10 tractor transmission over their current manual and automated manual transmissions. ... Continue reading
Eaton and Navistar Develop New, Fuel Friendly UltraShift PLUS Transmissions
Mar 21, 2013
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has launched a new family of UltraShift PLUS transmissions designed exclusively for Navistar to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul applications. To be co-released by the two companies, the new 16-speed direct drive automated mechanical transmissions are designed with a small ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. to exhibit MicroHiL System at 2013 SAE World Congress
Mar 12, 2013
In a continuing effort to create efficiencies for its customers, FEV, Inc., announced today that it will show a portable hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) unit for system-level powertrain component testing at the SAE World Congress, April 16 --18 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The FEV-developed MicroHiL system is believ ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Identifies Customers for New COPO Camaros
Mar 8, 2013
Two new engines, manual transmission enhance options for Chevy's factory race car Chevrolet today announced that customers for the limited run of 2013 COPO Camaro factory drag-racing cars will be identified starting Monday, March 11. Only 69 of the cars will be constructed this year. Racers must make their purchase ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2013
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has launched the Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty transmissions that include a wealth of new design features including reduced weight and increased efficiency resulting in fuel economy improvements, an improved shift feel, as well as features contributing to lower preventa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Engineer Wins Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Prize
Feb 28, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC Technical Fellow Hussein Dourra has been named winner of the Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Innovation for 2012. The annual prize recognizes a Society of Automotive Engineering member whose lifetime accomplishments are deemed to be original, innovative and significant. "Hussein exemp ... Continue reading
Powertrain Engineer Wins Walter P. Chrysler Technology Award for Second Time
Feb 27, 2013
Powertrain Synthesis Manager Mark J. Duty was today named winner of the Walter P. Chrysler Technology Award, given to holders of Chrysler Group's most outstanding patents. Duty, a 47-year-old engineer who joined the company in 1996, earned the prize -- his second -- for work on the Powertrain Matching Analysis Toolset. ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. Adds David Denison to Board of Directors
Feb 17, 2013
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. announced today that David Denison has been appointed to its Board of Directors. "We are delighted that David has agreed to join our Board of Directors," said Lawrence E. Dewey, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "His financial acumen and business perspectives will be of great value ... Continue reading
TRW Continues Advanced Development Of Brake Systems For Alternative Powertrains
Feb 14, 2013
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, continues to develop advanced brake systems suitable for traditional internal combustion engines or for alternative powertrains such as hybrids and electric vehicles. TRW has recently been awarded significant contracts for its EBC 460 Premi ... Continue reading
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