Automatic transmissions have been with us for a long, long time. In fact, the basics can be found in the Model T Ford. At the heart of an automatic transmission are the planetary gearsets. As gears go ...

Allison Transmission has introduced its 5th Generation Electronic Controls, which the company says emphasize enhanced fuel economy. This latest generation of electronic controls includes upgraded ...

Just as the engines that power commercial vehicles get “smarter” with each succeeding generation, so do the transmissions that deliver the power generated to the wheels so that fuel-efficient ...

An automatic transmission for heavy duty trucks and buses has been developed. Automatically controlled dry clutch and synchromeshed gear transmission make driving easier, while maintaining good fuel ...

CARS.COM — The redesigned 2018 GMC Terrain at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit stands out for many reasons: new styling, new engines — and new transmission controls that have ...

General Motors has recently applied for a patent on a method for controlling the transmission of a vehicle by utilizing a predictive road curvature function, which incorporates a front-facing camera, ...

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a strong advocate of finding new and innovative ways to modernize the grid. Through the Smart Wire Focused Initiative (SWFI), sponsored by the National Electric ...

There’s no bones about it: slipping transmissions cost big money, whether you’re a humble owner or a giant car company. Perhaps the best recent example is the PowerShift transmission, which in recent ...

Allison Transmission announced that 5th Generation electronic controls are now available to all OEM customers. Allison's 5th Generation electronic controls have been designed to match the new ...

Allison’s 5th Generation electronic controls include upgraded Transmission Control Module (TCM) hardware and software and a new integral inclinometer, among many other features, to deliver great fuel ...