Automatic transmissions

Schaeffler torque converter technology for automatic transmissions

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The popularity of automatic transmissions is on the rise, a trend boosted by the increasing demand for technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions, since user-friendly automatic transmissions are now setting the standard in terms of efficiency thanks to new torque converter systems. The iTC torque converter from Schaeffler represents an entirely new generation of […]

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The all-new 10 speed automatic transmission is the first 10 spee

The 10-speed Hydra-Matic transmission of the 2017 Camaro ZL1

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Engineers for the new 10-speed automatic transmission available in the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 built on the experience of previous Hydra-Matic multispeed transmissions to push its performance, refinement and efficiency advantages to a new threshold. The 10-speed is an all-new design – and the first-ever application in a car – with a wider, 7.39 overall gear

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Shengrui 8AT transmission developed with Ricardo

New Shengrui 8AT transmission with stop/start functionality

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A new version of the Shengrui 8AT transmission will add stop/start functionality to the capabilities of this highly innovative and award-winning 8-speed automatic transmission, co-developed with Ricardo. Shengrui’s 8AT transmission is the result of a longstanding collaboration with Ricardo. It is already being manufactured at volumes in excess of 8,000 units per month, and is

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BMW 7 Series uses GKN lightweight sideshafts

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GKN Driveline’s new lightweight VL3 constant velocity joint (CV Joint) system, which enables rear-wheel drive platforms to save more than 4 kg of weight, has been selected by BMW to launch on the all-new 7 Series. GKN’s new VL3 CV joint increases torque capacity by up to 27% with no increase in packaging size. Available

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NSK’s EQTF ball bearings for transmissions

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The EQTF (Extra Quality Tough Ball Bearings For Transmissions) ball bearings that NSK has developed for the new compact, light and fuel-efficient transmission for cars have already proven themselves in Japan and are now set to conquer the European automotive world. The transmission bearings last longer and allow downsizing despite the higher demands. Light, compact and low-friction

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