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The Ohio State University It weighs half as much as a sports car, and turns on a dime—so its no surprise that the electric car being developed at Ohio State University needs an exceptional traction and motion control system to keep it on the road. With four wheels that turn independently, each with its own built-in electric motor and set of batteries, the experimental car is the only one of its kind outside of commercial carmakers’ laboratories. “It is considered one of the...

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaldyne, LLC today announced the acquisition of a facility in Zbysov, Czech Republic, which is near Brno, Czech Republic and close to the borders of Austria and Slovakia. "Metaldyne's expansion in Eastern Europe allows us to further support the increased manufacturing needs of our customers," said Thomas Amato, Metaldyne's president & CEO. "This new location will be closely aligned with Metaldyne's other facility in the Czech...

Reell Precision Manufacturing is pleased to announce the development of Reell One-way torque technology, another world class position control innovation from the leader in small package motion control. Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) August 31, 2011 Reell One-way torque’s proprietary design greatly reduces the force needed to move in one direction without changing the force needed in the other direction. In vertical mounting applications like access panel covers, enclosure lids and monitor...

Successful test runs of TU Muenchen's electric carFor the first time, a handful of curious bystanders had the opportunity to see TU Muenchen's new electric vehicle in test runs. But the final design of MUTE remained shrouded; it will first be revealed at the IAA in Frankfurt (15 "“ 25 September 2011, hall 4, C 23). The MUTE prototype is built so that it has the same driving dynamics as the final vehicle.The first test drives speak for the ingenious construction of the vehicle, which was...

The Reell MH15 friction hinge holds doors, covers, lids, and hatches solidly in position, while it's unique differential torque design allows for easy opening. With the highest available torque in it's package size (up to 8 N-m), it has the strength needed to work in your large applications. Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) July 08, 2011 Reell Precision Manufacturing, a world leader in small package position control, is proud to announce the introduction of it's latest positioning...

MOSCOW, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) today introduced new, integrated drivetrain systems that represent the company's deepening support for construction OEMs in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana presented its new Spicer® TZL Series powershift transmission to the Russian market at the CONEXPO Russia at CTT 2011 construction equipment show here. Providing superior...

LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) today announced the company's lineup of fuel-efficient, integrated drivetrain systems for construction and material-handling on display this week at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Headlining the show for Dana is the introduction of the first hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT) system resulting from a cooperative effort between Dana and Bosch Rexroth AG. "The...

MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weather Channel estimates that 100 million people will be impacted by today's snow storm with more than two dozen states experiencing winter's worst. Fortunately, Mercedes-Benz owners will benefit from more than 100 years of all-wheel drive development. Nine Mercedes-Benz models are available with the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system: 4MATIC is standard on all five families of Mercedes-Benz sport utility vehicles: the G-, GL-, GLK-, R- and...

DETROIT LAKES, Minn., Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TEAM Industries was awarded its tenth patent (Patent no. 7,810,601), for an All Terrain or Utility Vehicle Having Selectable Drive Configurations and Method. This patent describes the electronics and control algorithm for TEAM's SmartLocker(TM) Electronic Traction Control differential system which represents a breakthrough in traction control for light automotive, recreational, and off-road vehicles. The SmartLocker (also covered by US...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After leading the automotive industry in designing and producing wet friction materials for more than 50 years, BorgWarner's advanced technologies are gaining customers in the agricultural and construction market. Building on its European market presence, BorgWarner entered the North American market a few years ago. Since then, BorgWarner has launched a variety of new friction plates for John Deere and CNH America LLC with total volumes of...