Nov 13, 2012
Freescale Semiconductor today announced the new Qorivva MPC5777M multicore microcontroller (MCU), the latest advancement in its extensive Qorivva product line. This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address regional automotive fuel economy and safety trends by providing outstanding performance for a ne ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expects $2.3 Billion Of Net New Business For 2013 Through 2015
Nov 11, 2012
BorgWarner Inc. today announced $2.3 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2013 through 2015. Demand for the company's advanced powertrain technologies, such as gasoline and diesel turbochargers, dual-clutch transmission technology, engine timing systems and emissions products, is expected to continue to ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2012
Patent-pending EV+ allows vehicles to learn frequent destinations and as a result, changes the way power is used in vehicles such as C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and Fusion Hybrid Leveraging GPS data from Ford SYNC, Ford engineers developed a proprietary, predictive software algorithm that automatically adjusts powertra ... Continue reading
BorgWarner 2013 thru 2015 Net New Business Q&A Conference Call
Nov 5, 2012
BorgWarner Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: BorgWarner 2013 thru 2015 Net New Business Q&A Conference Call When: November 6 @ 5:30 pm Eastern Where: www.borgwarner.com/en/Investors/Webcasts/default.aspx How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based ... Continue reading
SAE Webcast Explores Off-Highway and Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Design
Oct 30, 2012
SAE International's Off-Highway Engineering magazine offers a new webcast on powertrain design for commercial vehicle engineers. "Powertrain Design and Validation: Technologies and Techniques for Off-Highway and Commercial Vehicle Engineer" will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Noon, U.S. EST. The webcast is spo ... Continue reading
U.S. Continues to Rely on Dana for Military Vehicle Drivetrain Components
Oct 11, 2012
Dana Holding Corporation announced today that the company's Spicer Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) is specified on all three of the vehicles that were recently selected by the U.S. Department of Defense for the Army and Marine Corps Joint Light Vehicle Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. The JLTV program entered into ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers Free Virtual Summit on Global Drivetrains
Oct 4, 2012
SAE International offers a free, virtual online event that explores global advancements in drivetrain technology -- from the comfort and convenience of home or office -- on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. In its third year, the SAE International Global Drivetrain Virtual Summit is the largest online conference developed spec ... Continue reading
Dana Introduces Advanced Drivetrain Solutions and Expanded Global Support Offerings at MINExpo 2012
Sep 24, 2012
At MINExpo 2012 today, Dana Holding Corporation announced the company's enhanced support for mining OEMs and increased production of drivetrain solutions, including new manufacturing capabilities in China. Located in booth 26193 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Dana unveiled plans to launch product ... Continue reading
CTS Awarded Production Program for New Transmission Sensor
Sep 23, 2012
CTS Corporation today announced that its Automotive Products group has been awarded a new production program to supply a parking position sensor for a global economy car for a major Japanese vehicle manufacturer and existing customer. Total expected revenues from this new sensor award are approximately $9 million over ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces Slate of October Automotive Engineering Seminars in China
Sep 20, 2012
Drivetrain, all-wheel drive and project management are just a few of the topics that will be featured in SAE International's October professional development courses to be held in China. The seminars include: 15-16 October -- "A Familiarization of Drivetrain Components" (SAITC Motor Training Center): Designed to help a ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2012
Today at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012, Dana Holding Corporation announced a comprehensive lineup of technologically advanced solutions across the entire drivetrain designed to improve performance and fuel economy while decreasing maintenance, operating costs, and long-term cost of ownership. ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2012
Transmission manufacturer TREMEC today announced the appointment of Jeremy Holt as vice president, where he will be responsible for marketing, sales, application engineering and strategic planning. TREMEC's prior vice president of sales & marketing, Lee Davis, will retire at the end of this year, but will continue to e ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2012
Peter J. Tenberge, professor at Chemnitz University of Technology, was honored with the SAE/Timken-Howard Simpson Automotive Transmission and Driveline Innovation Award during the SAE 2012 World Congress held in Detroit. Established in 2007, this award recognizes an engineer from the automotive industry for outstanding ... Continue reading
Automate Mii: SEAT Introduces the Mii Auto
Aug 27, 2012
The SEAT Mii already boasts class leading space and versatility, but now it's become an even more attractive proposition in the city thanks to the addition of Auto specification, which adds an automated manual gearbox. ... Continue reading
Electric Powertrains the Subject of SAE International Symposium in Stuttgart, Germany
Aug 16, 2012
SAE International will hold the "2012 Electric Powertrain Technologies Symposium - The Topologies Debate Continues," on Oct. 11, 2012, at LeMeridien Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany. This event puts great emphasis on the electric motor, and will provide a comprehensive overview on the latest global innovations for elect ... Continue reading
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