Frost & Sullivan: Global Automotive Transmission Technologies Mix - How 'Green' is it Getting?

Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on automotive transmission technologies on Tuesday, 6 April, 2010 at 3:00pm BST

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Mar 25, 2010, 06:04 ET

LONDON, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The need to reduce fuel consumption and consequently CO2 emissions has driven OEMs to introduce new transmission technologies that are lighter, more efficient and more expensive than previous generation transmissions. This has led to a significant change in the mix of transmission technologies and this mix varies greatly by region owing to regional dynamics and OEM philosophies.

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To provide unique insights into the global automotive transmission technologies mix, the Automotive & Transportation Group at Frost & Sullivan (http://www.transportation.frost.com) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an online analyst briefing presentation on Tuesday, 6 April, 2010 at 3:00 pm BST.

Highlights of the briefing include insights into the regional differences and the key technological developments in the field of transmissions as well as an analysis of what regional OEMs are doing to make their vehicles greener from the transmissions stand-point.

This briefing will benefit not only OEMs but also Tier 1 and 2 suppliers who are looking to invest in other regions globally and investment companies looking to identify new technology developments in the field of transmissions.

"The emergence of DCT as the new 'green' transmission technology in Europe has definitely prompted OEMs in other regions to consider DCTs more seriously and at the same time provided opportunities for smaller players in the field of transmissions to develop supplementary technologies that improve fuel consumption and CO2 reduction. We are looking at a future where the transmission technology mix is determined by the need to achieve the perfect compromise between performance and environment friendliness," argues Kaushik Madhavan, Global Program Manager, Powertrain, Frost & Sullivan's Automotive & Transportation Group.

To participate in this briefing, please email Monika Kwiecinska at [email protected] with: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state and country and a registration link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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