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PSA expands production of transmissions for better fuel efficiency

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 types of transmissions, the expansion is focused on the two newest designs for the mechanical compact gearbox. This transmission is available in two varieties, one fully manual and the second and automated unit that activates the clutch and gear changes robotically. The new gearboxes are 6-speed units and the automated version is known as the MCP. ... Read more →

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 ...

PSA expands production of transmissions for better fuel efficiency 4 months ago on Autoblog Green

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 types of transmissions, the expansion is focused on the two newest designs for the mechanical compact ...

Volkswagen now has to decide where to produce diesel and hybrid powertrains 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

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 replacement for the Passat. What CEO Stefan Jacoby didn't announce was where powertrains will come from. ...


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