Powertrain Components

ALTe Powertrain Technologies and Manheim Announce Partnership to Install ALTe Powertrains in Fleet Vehicles

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2011 - ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the Michigan-based developer of a Range Extended Electric Powertain, is pleased to announce an agreement with Manheim, the automotive industry's leader in remarketing services, regarding the installation of ALTe powertrains in fleet vehicles. With this partnership, ALTe's fleet customers will be able to take their vehicle to a...

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Azure Dynamics Technology to Support DHL's All 'Green' Fleet in Manhattan

OAK PARK, MI - Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles, today confirmed that its products will comprise a new DHL 80-vehicle green fleet in Manhattan. The DHL fleet includes 50 Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric powertrains to be retrofitted on existing...

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Energy Efficient Balancer Shaft Leads to Fuel Savings on Mercedes-Benz Engine

Energy Efficient Balancer Shaft Leads to Fuel Savings on Mercedes-Benz Engine

14th January 2009 The Schaeffler Group has now commenced volume production of its INA lightweight balancer shaft for the new Mercedes-Benz OM 651 high performance diesel engine, leading to a valuable reduction in fuel consumption. The Schaeffler Group has now started volume production of its INA lightweight balancer shaft and rolling bearing assembly for the new Mercedes-Benz OM 651, a 2.2 litre,...

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Bosch Technologies Improve Fuel Efficiency of 2008 North American International Auto Show Vehicles

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 17 -- With green technologies top of mind at this week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Bosch supplies innovative technologies to several vehicles on display helping automakers bring cleaner and more efficient vehicles to consumers. Two key powertrain technologies are becoming more prevalent on vehicles featured at NAIAS: Bosch common...

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American Axle & Manufacturing Awarded Driveline Design and Manufacturing Responsibilities for GM's Next Generation Full-Size Truck Program

Announces Increase in New Business Backlog DETROIT, Jan. 17 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it will continue its role as driveline supplier for the next generation of GM's full-size trucks. AAM's sales of driveline components relating to GM's full-size pick-ups and SUVs represent more than half of AAM's annual sales....

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Delphi Helps Vehicle Makers Turn Out High-Tech Hybrids

Delphi Integrates Hybrid Systems to Help OEMs Increase Efficiency and Consumer Value DETROIT, Oct. 16 // -- Delphi Corp. has been selected by Ford Motor Company to provide hybrid electrical powertrain systems technologies for two Ford hybrid vehicle platforms, company officials announced here today at the 2006 Convergence Conference. Delphi will provide the battery pack systems and cooling...

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GKN Driveline Introduces New Power Transfer Unit

REDDITCH, England, August 9//--GKN Driveline's Torque Technology Group is introducing a new power transfer unit (PTU) for all-wheel-drive vehicles in North America and Japan that is lighter and stronger than previous designs, while providing customers with reductions in noise, vibration and harshness. The new PTU is the result of a two-and-a-half-year development programme with DaimlerChrysler...

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