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Next-gen GM 6-speed automatic to boost mileage another 5 percent

It's only been a year since General Motors launched its 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission for mid-size and compact cars. When it was introduced, it brought with it a five percent bump in fuel efficiency. The engineers at GM Powertrain are now developing a second-generation variant of the 6T40 for introduction in 2011 that will bump fuel efficiency by another five percent. The new version will have updated electronic control strategies based on the work done for the new Equinox four cylinder. The Equinox managed a 32 mpg highway rating. ... Read more →

PSA expands production of transmissions for better fuel efficiency Sam Abuelsamid

PSA has produced 30 million transmissions at its Valenciennes factory near Calais, France since opening in 1981, and it has just launched an expansion there. While the plant produces four different ...

Volkswagen now has to decide where to produce diesel and hybrid powertrains Sam Abuelsamid

Last week, Volkswagen of America announced it would build it's first US factory since it's Pennsylvania factory closed in 1984 in Chattanooga Tennessee. The new plant will build a new mid-sized ...

Ford Focus and C-MAX get to PowerShift in the UK Sebastian Blanco

Ford C-Max A better transmission can help reduce fuel use by improving the efficiency of the transfer of energy from the movement of the engine to the wheels. Whether in dual clutch or continuously ...

Ford introducing more six-speed transmissions Jeremy Korzeniewski

While many high-end autos are boasting seven or even eight gears in their transmissions, mainstream vehicles often are saddled with units including only half that many. The lack of mechanical gear ...

Zeroshift develops heavy-duty version of their transmission 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Remember Zeroshift? We last wrote about them in April after we attended the SAE World Congress. At that time it was revealed that they were working on the implementation of their transmission in motorcycles, although we have not heard any more regarding when we'll see their product on a production ...

Expedition to go green? 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Ford Motor Company is mulling ways to move some of its Expedition metal -- which is a good thing considering the 82-day supply the automaker is currently hoarding. The Dearborn-based automaker is taking its big Expedition SUV, which gets 14 mpg in the city, and making a diesel or hybrid ...

GM, DCX, and BMW announce Hybrid Technology 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

A state-of-the-art full hybrid system, co-developed by GM, DCX, and BMW, was announced today, with production starting next year. The hybrid system combines the electric motors with a fixed-gear transmission, allowing easy integration with a number of different engine choices. The system is a ...


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