EMOSS Mobile Systems has designed an electric semi-truck with installed Allison 4500 gearbox that has a capacity to cover over 300 miles on one charge. Allison has a proven record of successful application of its hybrid and electric propulsion systems which provide the increased fuel economy and lower emissions. Therefore, usage of Allison gearbox is considered to be a prime attribute to the EMOSS product.

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, a joint venture between Eaton and Cummins Inc. that specializes in technological solutions for medium- and high capacity trucks, has released its new Endurant 12-speed automated gearbox.

At the beginning of 2018, Landwind unveiled its brand-new car Xiaoyao. It is the 1-st car which is actually equipped with VT5 transmission. This CVT is notable for the largest available ratio coverage when comparing it with other competitive products.

ACDelco, the main supplier of original spare parts for GM, unveiled the release of aftermarkets’ VVT (variable valve timing) solenoids for cars produced by General Motors. New VVT solenoids upgraded by GM specialists now can operate twice as long as other competitive products.

The demand for automatic transmissions spurs the development of workshops which require innovative tools to provide high quality repair solutions. Thus, MAHLE Service Solutions, a division of MAHLE Aftermarket, released a new generation of the transmission service unit named as ATX 180.

“Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG” is the producer and supplier of high-quality automobile parts.In the auto parts market, this enterprise is represented by two brands: MEYLE and MEYLE-HD. Recently MEYLE cardan shaft repair solutions were supplemented with new additions.

BorgWarner reported that the company provided new Volvo’s XC40 vehicle with its up-to-date 4WD coupling to improve running characteristics and driver’s convenience. Due to the company’s experience in designing 4WD solutions, the coupling gives not only better dynamics but also traction for the first-rate driving experience.

Recently BorgWarner developed P2 module for HEVs which should be another step to more highly-efficient and environment oriented cars. This product will be manufactured in 2 modifications (on- and off-axis) and may be integrated in currently used drivetrains.

Bugatti came up with a pioneering 8-piston mono-block brake caliper. It is claimed to be the 1-st 3D printed brake caliper as well as the largest caliper in the auto business. This product was designed jointly with Laser Zentrum Nord. It has been printed over the course of 45 hours from a titanium-base alloy with the help of SLM system.

Sonnax Zip Kits commonly deal with key sources of valve body breakdowns and prevent pressure drops in the gearbox. The new ZF8 Zip Kit is manufactured to eliminate primary causes of pressure drop issues in gearboxes ZF8HP45/55/70.

EXEDY specialists are eager to capture new opportunities and contribute a lot of efforts to development of new technologies. One of current goals is an independent development of an iSG (integrated Starter Generator).

ProTorque Performance Products is taking a step further in development of torque converters. The Pro EV-1 lock up torque converter combines a reliable design and a lock-up technology to become a robust gearbox product.

Recently Allison Transmission presented its first 9-speed fully automatic transmission for medium and heavy duty vehicles at the auto industry exhibition in the USA. It is said that this innovation will contribute to emissions reduction, enhance fuel economy and improve stop-start feature.

Nissan is one of the most active car producers in developing automotive driverless solution. The company plans to launch production of autopilot cars by 2020. Moreover, Nissan engineers recentrly came up with another idea to launch a driverless taxi.

Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer Nissan is working on a technology intended to advance reaction time parameters and as a result improve safety level as well as make driving more pleasing. This solution (currently named as Brain-to-Vehicle, or B2V) processes impulses from the driver’s brain that moves the “driver-car” interaction to the next level.