Transmissions

VW Talks Future Tech: Plug-Ins, Natural Gas, 10-Speed Transmissions

Volkswagen chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn covered virtually every area of green technology in his talk at the recent Vienna Motor Symposium. Plug-in cars, natural gas vehicles, diesels and a new ten-speed dual-clutch transmission were all discussed, pointing to a bright future for...

April 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 6

Fuel-Efficient 9- And 10-Speed Auto Transmissions Coming From GM, Ford

April 15, 2013 7

ZF Develops 9-Speed Auto Transmission For Improved Efficiency

February 27, 2013 4

Transmissions Compared: Which Is Best To Maximize MPG?

August 21, 2012 10

2013 Dodge Dart launch at Detroit Auto Show, Jan 2012

How Does The 2013 Dodge Dart Get 40 MPG? It's The Transmission

When the covers came off the 2013 Dodge Dart at last month's Detroit Auto Show, the new compact sedan got high marks for style, interior design, and putting Chrysler back in... February 3, 2012 by John Voelcker 4

Xtronic CVT, 6th generation - for 2013 Nissan Altima

Nissan Boosts Fuel Economy By Redesigning CVT In 2013 Altima

One of the best ways to improve fuel economy is to keep a car's engine operating at its most efficient speed, regardless of how fast the vehicle is traveling. That's the... November 29, 2011 by John Voelcker 1

How Does Your New Car Get Better MPG Than Your Old One?

Almost every day we hear of a shiny new car that gets a certain number of miles to the gallon, a number often greater than its predecessor. It sometimes seems like witchcraft... September 23, 2011 by Antony Ingram 5

Ford's Gas Mileage Goals Spawn 3-Cylinder Engine, New Hybrids

Smaller, more efficient engines that equal the power of larger, lazier ones are how automakers all over the world plan to raise fuel economy. Today Ford [NYSE:F] doubled down... June 2, 2011 by John Voelcker 9

Hyundai To Offer More CVTs And New Dual Clutch Transmissions In 2011

Hyundai’s vehicle fleet is about to get a whole lot more fuel efficient as there are plans to introduce a new range of advanced dual clutch transmissions and more... December 7, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1

Zeroshift clutchless multi-speed gearbox

Clutchless Multi-Speed Gearbox Makes EVs More Efficient

Currently, none of the conventional transmission designs provide an ideal option for electric vehicles. Conventional manual transmissions interrupt the drive to the wheels... August 12, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 14