Allison Transmission recently powered a fleet of 100 buses with the T280. Sumesh Soman looks at the automatic transmission in greater detail. The first automatic transmission can be traced back to the 1920s when Alfred Horner Munro, a Canadian steam engineer, is known to have designed the first automatic transmission. Designed in 1921, he patented the transmission in 1923. Here,[Read More…]
In an upfront interaction, Nitin Chalke, President – Hydraulics and Vehicle, Asia Pacific, Eaton spoke of the transmission manufacturer emerging stronger from Covid-19 hit quarters. He drew attention to the company staying focused on building a strong profit plan for 2021 to stay on course with the long term strategic goals. Interview by: Ashish Bhatia Q. How was the Virtual[Read More…]
BorgWarner has entered into an agreement with ChangAn Automobile of China to supply its triple-clutch P2 drive module and electro-hydraulic control unit for ChangAn’s new-generation hybrid transmission. The components-major expects to achieve mass production of its P2 modules on the new model of Changan in 2020. The integrated P2 drive module and electro-hydraulic control unit is claimed to offer improved[Read More…]
The 8HP by ZF is the first 8-speed automatic transmission to be installed ex works in an Iveco Daily 8HP scores with energy efficiency and travel comfort Iveco is “International Van of the Year 2015” – not least thanks to its fuel efficiency The more demanding the requirements for comfort and efficiency, the more important are advanced transmissions –[Read More…]
BorgWarner’s Mini Direct-Acting Variable Force Solenoid Enables Improved Fuel Economy and Shift Feel BorgWarner supplies its mini direct-acting variable force solenoid (VFS) for General Motors’ global front-wheel drive 6-speed automatic transmission program (GF6). Featured in a range of 2015 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles, BorgWarner’s mini direct-acting VFS enables improved fuel economy and shift feel. Applications exist in every major[Read More…]
– Further savings potential of up to three percent – Focus of developers: Reducing drag torques and engine speed – Modular transmission construction kit predestined for downsizing engines Higher savings potential in terms of consumption and CO2 combined with increased ride comfort and dynamics: The successful 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission has been characterized by these advantages since the start of[Read More…]
Dual clutch transmissions are proving so popular because they offer drivers benefits in terms of fuel efficiency, smooth gearshifts and vehicle performance. Growing numbers of drivers are delighted at the resultant blend of sporty driving pleasure and fully automated gearshifts, accompanied by a drop in fuel consumption compared to manual gearboxes of as much as five percent. Not for nothing[Read More…]
Srikant J Once every few years there comes a vehicle that challenges the set perceptions of the public about a particular segment of cars. The iconic M800 started it in the mid-80s; Toyota Qualis did it for MUVs and Mahindra Scorpio did so for the SUV segment. Maruti Suzuki now banks on the Celerio, with its much acclaimed first-in-the-country[Read More…]
This week at CeMAT 2014, Dana Rexroth Transmission Systems will exhibit R2 hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT) concepts specifically configured for material-handling equipment. A product of the joint venture between Dana Holding Corporation and Bosch Rexroth AG, the HVT R2 features a modular design that can be adapted for a variety of material-handling applications with net input power from 135 to[Read More…]
ZF Friedrichshafen AG was honored as a 2014 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Award winner in the product category for its 9-speed automatic transmission (9HP) at an awards ceremony in Detroit, Michigan. With its compact design and increased fuel savings, the 9HP is an industry first. The PACE Awards honor superior innovation, technological advancement and business[Read More…]
