Propel Technology: One Refuse Truck: 25,000 Hours and 5 Years; Saving $30,000 in Maintenance Costs
Mar 16, 2011
MADRID--Eco-Equip, a wholly-owned municipal company based in Terrassa, Spain, purchased a single Mercedes-Benz Atego 1828 (18 tonne, 280HP) fitted with an Allison 3000 Series automatic transmission in 2005. After winning over some sceptical drivers and saving an estimated ââ¬30,000 in clutch replacements, fo ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2011
New Ford PowerShift transmission blends the sporty feel of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic Ford PowerShift is one of the most advanced transmissions available for subcompact and compact cars like the new Ford Focus and Fiesta PowerShift weighs nearly 30 pounds less than the four-speed automat ... Continue reading
Assembly of Isuzu N-Series Gasoline Trucks by Spartan Motors to Begin in April 2011
Mar 8, 2011
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of Americaââ¬â¢s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, announced today that production of gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series trucks will begin on April 18, 2011, at the Spartan Motors, Inc., facility in Charlotte, Michigan. The company made th ... Continue reading
Propel Technology: Focus on Performance, Fuel Efficiency and Productivity at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011
Mar 8, 2011
LAS VEGAS--Allison Transmission, the premier global provider of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, invites the construction industry to learn how its comprehensive range of transmissions for mining, off road construction and heavy haulage applications deliver optimum performanc ... Continue reading
Regal Turbo Edges Competition in Highway Fuel Economy
Mar 3, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 3, 2011 DETROIT, March 3, 2011 -- Brad and Cathy French of Chicago have always driven cars with manual transmissions, including imports from Audi and BMW. Now the clothing industry sales and marketing reps drive a six-speed manual 2011 Buick Regal Turbo. For the Frenchs, driving a "stick" is ... Continue reading
Saab PhoeniX Concept: The Future is Already Here
Mar 1, 2011
PR Newswire ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 1, 2011 ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- 'Aeromotional' design inspired by Saab's aviation roots Design and technical features to shape next generation of Saab cars Minimalist cabin with advanced Saab IQon infotainment system Rightsized turbo engine and innovative Saab eXWD for ele ... Continue reading
Toyota Adding U.S. Transmission Capacity
Feb 25, 2011
PR Newswire BUFFALO, W.Va., Feb. 25, 2011 BUFFALO, W.Va., Feb. 25, 2011 -- Toyota announced today it will add 6-speed automatic transmission capacity at its plant in Buffalo. The $64 million investment will create approximately 40 new jobs in West Virginia. Toyota made the announcement with Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, U ... Continue reading
Ford Suppliers Add 5,500 Jobs to Support Global Launch of All-New Ford Focus
Feb 25, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 -- New Focus suppliers are adding 5,500 jobs around the world to produce next generation of Ford's global car Next-generation Ford Focus has 80 percent parts commonality and uses 75 percent of the same supply base globally Ford is working more cl ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile and Fouriertransform in Transmissions Engineering Agreement
Dec 29, 2010
Saab Automobile is continuing to streamline its operations by transferring its transmissions development work to a new company wholly owned by a consortium led by the Swedish state-backed venture capital investor Fouriertransform. ... Continue reading
Power + Comfort: Opel Insignia OPC with 6-speed Automatic Gearbox
Dec 17, 2010
The Opel brand's top model, the Insignia OPC with output of 239 kW/325 hp, is now also available with six-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel drive high-performance model offers exciting driving dynamics and handling that meet the highest standards while providing great value for money. Prices for the new trans ... Continue reading
Collaboration Critical to the Success of Electric Vehicle Industry
Sep 15, 2010
Regional differences apparent in market drivers MONTREAL, Sept. 15 -- Collaboration is critical if the global electric vehicles industry is to fulfill its potential, according to participants of Ernst & Young's 'Ignition Sessions' - a global series of executive roundtables attended by key stakeholders from across the e ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-150 Transmissions Offer Smoother Shifting and Better Fuel Economy
Aug 11, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 11, 2010 â A familiar transmission â with several improvements â will manage the power produced by the all-new engine lineup of the 2011 Ford F-150. The diverse group of engines, which ranges from a 3.7-liter V6 with advanced valvetrain timing to a 6.2-liter V8, will be mated to the ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2010
LONDON, July 22 -- Based on its recent analysis of the automotive powertrain market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Ceratizit SA with the "2010 European Automotive Powertrain Customer Value Enhancement Award." Ceratizit's new cutting tool, the Grade CTP3220, exhibits impressive ease-of-adoption, integrating easily int ... Continue reading
GKN Develops Electric-Drive Axles for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Jul 20, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--GKN Driveline has designed a new range of electric-drive axles ideal for use in both pure electric vehicles and for converting conventional vehicles into hybrids. âGKNââ¬â¢s experience in volume production of electric-drive axles as well as our wide variety of limited slip different ... Continue reading
Speedemissions and myEZ Car Care Sign Strategic Marketing Agreement
Jul 15, 2010
ATLANTA--Speedemissions Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI) announced that it has signed a Strategic Marketing Agreement with myEZ Car Care LLC, a New Orleans, LA. based company. Speedemissions will begin immediately offering to its hundreds of thousands of customers, through its retail emission testing/safety inspection s ... Continue reading
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