May 11, 2012
Meritor, Inc. has appointed Mikel Slater to the position of vice president, Business Unit/Functional Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, effective May 1. In this position, Slater is responsible for leading the Human Resources (HR) team directly in support of Meritor's business segments, as well as all staff functio ... Continue reading
Timken, SAE International Present Innovation Award to Dr. Peter J. Tenberge
May 9, 2012
The Timken Company has awarded Dr. Peter J. Tenberge the 2012 Society of Automotive Engineers/Timken-Howard Simpson Automotive Transmission and Driveline Innovation Award. Dr. Tenberge is chair of machine elements at Chemnitz University of Technology where he arranges curriculum and seminars for students, and conducts ... Continue reading
May 8, 2012
To electrify drivetrains, it's necessary to find the right balance between effort and benefit. Criteria such as vehicle class and powertrain size (in terms of power and torque) are key elements in achieving appropriate electrification. Dr. Ralf Stopp, director of advanced development and marketing, eMobility Systems Di ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline in China Growth on Track
May 8, 2012
GKN Driveline's manufacturing footprint in China continues to grow at a rapid pace highlighted by the recent opening of its 7th production facility in the country. Employing 250 workers, the new 13,900 square-meter plant in Changchun will have the capacity to build one million sideshafts a year and a new 10,000-square- ... Continue reading
SAE International to Host Truck and Bus Transmission Seminar in Suzhou City, China
May 3, 2012
SAE International will host a comprehensive seminar on automatic transmissions for truck and buses on June 12-13 at the Suzhou Marriott Hotel in Suzhou City, China. Sponsored by Lubrizol, "Automatic Transmissions for Trucks and Bus Rapid Transit Vehicles: Performance Advantages and Challenges," is an industry seminar d ... Continue reading
Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable May 25, 2012
Apr 25, 2012
The Board of Directors of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today declared a quarterly dividend of $.38 per common share payable on May 25, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 7, 2012. Eaton has paid dividends on its common shares every year since 1923. Eaton Corporation ... Continue reading
Schaeffler Technologies AG Receives 2012 PACE Award for UniAir System
Apr 24, 2012
Schaeffler Technologies AG -- a global automotive manufacturer of high-precision products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis applications -- was named a 2012 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award winner for its UniAir fully variable valve lift system durin ... Continue reading
Media Registration is Open for SAE 2012 World Congress
Apr 19, 2012
Media can register for the SAE 2012 World Congress, which will be held April 24-26 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The SAE 2012 World Congress theme, "Get Connected" represents the new and diverse connections that will drive significant advancements in the auto industry of tomorrow. Not only does the theme symbolize l ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. announces technology lineup for 2012 SAE World Congress
Apr 16, 2012
FEV, Inc., leading developers of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today the technologies that it will exhibit at the 2012 SAE World Congress. The technologies were selected to demonstrate FEV's expertise in the development of propulsion and energy systems over a broad range of markets and the cap ... Continue reading
Dana Rexroth Debuts Leading-Edge HVT R3 Powersplit Transmission Offering Improved Fuel Economy
Apr 16, 2012
At INTERMAT 2012 today, Dana Rexroth Transmission Systems unveiled the R3 hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT), the first powersplit system resulting from the 50-50 joint venture between Dana and Bosch Rexroth AG. Initial tests on front end loaders with the new HVT powersplit systems demonstrate fuel savings in ... Continue reading
Freescale and FAW Partner to Bring Next-Generation Technology to Automobiles in China
Mar 19, 2012
Freescale Semiconductor today announced a partnership with First Automobile Works (FAW), one of the leading automotive OEMs in China, and the establishment of a FAW-Freescale joint automotive lab. The joint lab will be established in the Technology Center of FAW and will be a shared research and development lab focusin ... Continue reading
Timken to Present at ISI Industrial Investor Conference
Feb 27, 2012
Executives from The Timken Company are scheduled to present at the ISI Industrial Investor Conference at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2012 in New York City. Presenting will be James W. Griffith, president and chief executive officer, and Glenn A. Eisenberg, executive vice president -- finance and administration. ... Continue reading
Feb 21, 2012
For a third year, top engineers and technical professionals from leading manufacturers will gather for two industry-leading conferences March 13th-14th in Orlando, Florida, focused on the latest advancements and market developments in motors, drives, motion control and automation technologies as well as magnetics mater ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2012
SAE International has appointed Dr. Zoran Filipi as editor-in-chief for its new Journal of Alternative Powertrains. He begins the three-year volunteer position this month. ... Continue reading
Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Brand Launches Enhanced Consumer Website
Feb 16, 2012
Brings to life in-depth engineering and product design stories on the SRT vehicle lineup Provides an online magazine about all things SRT and motorsports Offers a new social hub for the SRT community The Chrysler Group's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand has launched a thoroughly revamped driveSRT.com website. S ... Continue reading
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