Post Tagged with: "GKN"

GKN partners with Alexander Dennis to accelerate introduction of low carbon bus fleets

In an important step towards affordable, low emission buses, GKN plc and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) have signed a deal that will see the introduction of 250 greener, cleaner vehicles to transport fleets across the UK during the next two years. As part of the agreement ADL – Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer – has chosen GKN Hybrid Power[Read More…]

World’s smallest all-wheel drive Disconnect system from GKN

GKN has developed the world’s first Disconnect All-Wheel Drive System for the A, B and C segment vehicle platform, which improves fuel economy during steady-state cruising by up to 4%. The innovative Disconnect function enables vehicles to combine enhanced traction dynamics and stability of the all-wheel drive with improved on-highway fuel efficiency.  Senior Programme Director Hannes Prenn said, “As global[Read More…]

by December 1, 2014 Off Beat
GKN ramps up new fuel saving hybrid bus technology

GKN ramps up new fuel saving hybrid bus technology

GKN Land Systems is ramping up production of a new hybrid technology for buses that will enable operators to save fuel, reduce fares and make some routes more viable. Demand for the company’s Gyrodrive electric flywheel hybrid is growing following successful trials in London and the start of UK production. GKN Land Systems CEO Phil Swash said: “Gyrodrive is the[Read More…]

GKN develops world’s smallest all-wheel drive disconnect system

GKN develops world’s smallest all-wheel drive disconnect system

GKN has developed the world’s first Disconnect All-Wheel Drive System for A-, B- and C-segment vehicle platforms, which improves fuel economy during steady state cruising by up to 4%. The innovative Disconnect function enables vehicles to combine the enhanced traction, dynamics and stability of all-wheel drive with improved on-highway fuel efficiency.   Senior Programme Director Hannes Prenn said: “As global[Read More…]

GKN Driveline opens new customer support office at Toyota City

GKN Driveline has opened a new customer support office in Toyota City, in the Aichi Prefecture of Japan. The new office, which will house commercial, engineering and quality staff, has both work and meeting spaces to encourage better relationships with key customers. The new location adds to its two manufacturing sites in Japan; one test centre with a proving ground and[Read More…]

GKN and the Go-Ahead Group using F1 technology to improve fuel efficiency of London buses

GKN plc and The Go-Ahead Group have agreed a deal that will help reduce emissions in cities with the supply of electric flywheel systems to 500 buses over the next two years. The innovative GKN system is based on Formula One race technology developed in the UK. It will help increase the efficiency of every bus to which it is[Read More…]