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NewsDecember 18, 2014

Toyota Invests $126M in Mich. Powertrain Facility

Toyota is investing $126 million in its southeast Michigan R&D campus for the expansion of its powertrain operations in Ann Arbor and consolidation of vehicle development operations at a new York Township campus.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2014

Nissan Produces 10 Millionth Engine at Mexico Plant

Nissan Mexico's Aguascalientes powertrain plant recently celebrated the production of its 10 millionth engine.

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NewsApril 10, 2013

GM Invests $332 Million for New Fuel-Efficient Powertrains

The investments will support production of a new Ecotec small gas engine, a new V-6 engine, 8-speed transmission, and tooling for an existing 6-speed transmission.

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NewsApril 4, 2013

GM Investing $332 Million for New Fuel-Efficient Powertrains

These new powertrains include a new V-6 engine, an eight-speed transmission, and tooling for an existing six-speed transmission. The GM plants receiving this investment are in Flint and Bay City, Mich.; Toledo, Ohio, and Bedford, Ind.

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NewsAugust 9, 2012

Chrysler Using 3D Modeling System to Improve Manufacturing Processes

TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Chrysler is using a type of 3D modeling software that allows the company to develop virtual manufacturing technologies and processes, thereby avoiding potential problems and cost-related issues in advance of actual manufacturing.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 3, 2011

Spec'ing Medium-Duty Powertrains for Optimum Performance

These 13 questions will help avoid risks associated with spec’ing powertrains and achieve the right balance.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2011

DOE Awards $8.4 Million for Projects to Improve Engine and Powertrain Efficiency

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced $8.4 million over three to four years for suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to develop and demonstrate technologies that increase the efficiency of engines and powertrain systems for future vehicles.

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NewsAugust 11, 2011

GM to Cut Number of Platforms and Engines by 50 Percent by 2018

DETROIT - During its 2nd Annual Global Business Conference, GM announced plans to streamline operations, including streamlining its production capabilities.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherJanuary 1, 2011

Ford’s All-New F-150 Powertrain Lineup Delivers on Fuel Economy

Ford engineers put the new powertrain lineup through a litany of tests to ensure complete compatibility with truck applications and durability.

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NewsDecember 17, 2010

Chrysler to Invest Additional $85 Million for Powertrain Improvements

AUBURN HILL, MI - Chrysler Group LLC confirmed it is looking to invest another $85 million in its Kokomo Transmission Plant (KTP) for a variety of powertrain improvements, bringing its total investment in U.S. facilities to more than $3 billion since June 2009.

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