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NewsMay 14, 2014

VW Developing 10-Speed Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen is developing a 10-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to boost fuel efficiency in future models, the automaker's development boss said this week.

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Newsby Chris WolskiApril 15, 2014

F-650/F-750 Switches to Ford-Built Engine, Transmission

As part of Ford’s refresh of the F-650/F-750, the medium-duty vocational trucks will now be equipped with a Ford-produced diesel engine and transmission beginning with MY-2016.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2014

6 Ways to Save on Fuel with Medium-Duty Truck Specs

Achieving optimum fuel economy could be as simple as refreshing the fleet’s medium-duty truck specs. A small variation in fuel consumption can make a big difference.

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NewsApril 15, 2013

Ford and GM to Jointly Develop Nine- and 10-Speed Transmissions

Ford and General Motors have signed an agreement to jointly develop next-generation 9- and 10-speed transmissions that both companies said will improve vehicle performance and fuel economy.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 7, 2012

Transmissions Drive Medium-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency

A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.

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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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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 3, 2011

15-Point Checklist: How to Select the Right Pickup for the Job

Whatever the job, there is probably a light-duty pickup truck that can be spec’ed to fit the bill.

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NewsJune 2, 2011

Ford Adds New EcoBoost Engine & Eight-Speed Transmission to Powertrain Lineup

DEARBORN, MI – Ford said it added a new 1.0L EcoBoost three-cylinder engine, the smallest engine Ford has ever built, and an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission to its powertrain lineup.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMarch 1, 2007

8 Questions: Selecting Medium-Duty Transmissions

With more than 25 different transmissions and more than 15 different engine options available, how can you select the right combination for your medium-duty trucks? Here are some guidelines to help.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2004

Forecast: Only 6% of Vehicles Will Have Manual Transmissions in 2012

The stick shift — an automotive mainstay since the invention of the “horseless carriage” — is slowly going the way of the tailfin and carburetor, according to an article in the Detroit News on September 17.

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