Automatic transmissions

In the E 350 BlueTEC, which comes fitted with the new 9G-TRONIC as standard, the 185 kW (252 hp) V6 diesel engine has an average NEDC fuel consumption of 5.3 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, corresponding to CO2 emissions of 138 g/km. As a result, the new models with 9G-TRONIC undercut their predecessors in terms of […]

Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop an all-new generation of advanced-technology 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks. The new transmissions, to be built in both front- and rear-wheel-drive variants, will improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. [image_frame

To reduce vehicle fuel consumption, all Automatic Transmissions (AT) now have lock-up clutches bypassing their torque converters, and the smooth engagement of these clutches is critical to eliminate shudder. The interaction between the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and the friction materials of these clutches is central to shudder prevention. As Bill Abraham, Driveline Technology Manager