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Ford, GM Team Up on Transmissions

Design News -- General Motors and Ford Motor Co. are preparing to jointly develop nine- and 10-speed vehicle transmissions to help them meet future fuel economy standards. Although neither has yet made a formal announcement, the two automotive giants have signed a memorandum of understanding that would enable them to work cooperatively on transmissions that might be ready for production as early as 2015.

"We think they will be phased in from 2015 to 2017 across Ford's and GM's product lineups," Mike Omotoso, senior manager of global powertrain for LMC Automotive US Inc., said in an interview.

The joint development effort would be a big step forward for both companies, neither of which currently offers more than six speeds in a production vehicle.

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doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,543 Points:865,285 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 10:44:16 AM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse Hope they look at the lessons learned from Apple and Microsoft's collaborations in the 80's and 90's. That's usually what happens when two giants collaborate on patentable technologies. We'll see.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,955 Points:669,990 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 5:38:03 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse At times, I think we'd be better off with 10-speed bicycles.
car253 Champion Author Ohio Posts:6,430 Points:1,495,345 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 10:41:10 AM Ignore car253 Report Abuse Good move, they worked together on the six speed transmissions.
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,580 Points:788,525 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 4:47:35 AM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse The introduction of nine-speed and 10-speed vehicle transmissions across all of the vehicles made by Ford and GM makes sense since it will result in around a 10% improvement in fuel mileage. If the to be developed nine-speed and 10-speed vehicle transmissions are as reliable as the four, five and six speed transmissions we are familiar with, then even higher speed transmissions will be welcome assuming that the cost of the new higher speed transmissions are not prohibitive when compared to our current transmissions.
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,625 Points:1,584,250 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:35:05 AM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse I wouldn't be surprised that other automakers will jointly develop new transmissions.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,921 Points:1,892,760 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 1:25:03 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse So GM is going to teach FORD how to build transmissions, good idea - long needed. In return, FORD should teach GM how to build an engine !!!!! Seems to me the BEST IDEA would be to buy a DODGE CHALLENGER !!!
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:11,071 Points:1,949,605 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:54:51 AM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse They have to increase efficiency to raise mpg our government is requiring.
ShadowACE Champion Author Boston Posts:9,159 Points:2,177,275 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:40:19 AM Ignore ShadowACE Report Abuse Blue Cruzer said: "Nine and ten speed transmissions?" Certainly. They already have seven and eight speeds in some of the new cars. Big trucks have had 10, 13, 18 and more speed transmissions for some time. The objective is to keep the engine in the sweet part of its power band (RPM range) to maximize efficiency. With fewer speeds (gear ranges) in the transmission you're going to pass through that optimum RPM band before you're able to shift up to the next gear, or you'll shift too soon and your RPM will drop below the optimum range and you'll lose power and may need to shift back down to the lower gear, especially on a hill. More gears (speeds) in the transmission allow you to keep the engine RPM in its optimum range. You need to shift more times but you're always in the sweet part of the RPM range for your engine to perform at its best. If you've ever followed a BIG truck with a HEAVY load up a hill from a stop you've probably noticed that it only went 10 or 15 yards between shifts for the first five or six gears. It can be a lot of work for the truck driver with a manual 12 or 18-speed transmission, but it's a piece of cake for the person driving the BMW with their 7-speed or the Chrysler/Dodge with their 8-speed automatic.
Dreamer4one5 Sophomore Author Amarillo Posts:158 Points:104,830 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:36:20 AM Ignore Dreamer4one5 Report Abuse More tranny issues in the future? Maybe I will just drive a KW. . .
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,304 Points:386,035 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:31:51 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse Ok
Badjef Champion Author Florida Posts:4,188 Points:845,540 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:25:34 AM Ignore Badjef Report Abuse I see a time when there will be virtually unlimited "gears" for a transmission.
TheSicilian Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:5,519 Points:1,497,450 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:25:27 AM Ignore TheSicilian Report Abuse work together
malfrog1 Champion Author South Bend Posts:2,341 Points:576,935 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:22:26 AM Ignore malfrog1 Report Abuse maybe it will happen
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,548 Points:2,934,510 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:22:08 AM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Ancient News
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,100 Points:2,550,715 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:21:48 AM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse old news
gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,436 Points:786,765 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:21:42 AM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse Isn't this a form of collusion?
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,621 Points:2,129,715 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:21:27 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse I can't believe Ford would sign-up with a loser.
tatarg Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:89 Points:494,765 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:21:22 AM Ignore tatarg Report Abuse Tell this to jeep too..... Brand new srt8 s ,,5 speed??
VetteFan Champion Author Indiana Posts:9,879 Points:2,056,180 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:19:54 AM Ignore VetteFan Report Abuse Great.
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,041 Points:1,571,970 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:19:21 AM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Old news. New, VERY expensive piece of equipment to repair or replace.
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,858 Points:415,675 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:18:44 AM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse Go Ford.
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:8,079 Points:1,783,190 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:17:29 AM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Oh! My!
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,197 Points:1,377,430 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:17:22 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse Anything for improved gas milage, especially with the current gas prices...
arb0526 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:2,117 Points:438,320 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:16:36 AM Ignore arb0526 Report Abuse So will the cars be known as General Fords?
rollercoaster All-Star Author Hartford Posts:502 Points:567,960 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:16:21 AM Ignore rollercoaster Report Abuse great can't wait !!!!
NoGas714 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:754 Points:773,130 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:16:02 AM Ignore NoGas714 Report Abuse American teamwork. I like it. Just remember, it's us against the world.
Badmoon Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:8,448 Points:1,679,190 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:15:20 AM Ignore Badmoon Report Abuse Old news.
sljbc475 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,360 Points:900,075 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:15:15 AM Ignore sljbc475 Report Abuse Improvements needed by all automobile makers.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,448 Points:1,253,500 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:14:55 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse Ford made the transmissions for the 1965 Pontiac. This is nothing new.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,410 Points:2,294,315 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:14:27 AM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse illegal collusion?
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,580 Points:317,415 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:14:26 AM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse Good.
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nurdco Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,382 Points:1,722,110 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:13:36 AM Ignore nurdco Report Abuse They already use CVT
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Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,815 Points:337,390 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:10:54 AM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse Innovation due to government regulation. Who woulda thunk it?
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,660 Points:1,697,285 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:10:32 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Nine and ten speed transmissions?
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farn1958 All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:886 Points:183,385 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:09:23 AM Ignore farn1958 Report Abuse interesting
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,570 Points:941,325 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:08:55 AM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse This sounds like it might be a good thing.
stpatrickbday Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,668 Points:594,375 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:08:55 AM Ignore stpatrickbday Report Abuse Just another excuse to raise gas prices.
Bonito Champion Author Dayton Posts:15,916 Points:3,035,595 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:07:53 AM Ignore Bonito Report Abuse Good Bed Brothers???? They never have been!
7SPEEDY7 Champion Author Flint Posts:1,421 Points:632,925 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:06:53 AM Ignore 7SPEEDY7 Report Abuse Interesting.....
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,681 Points:689,900 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:05:38 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Good idea as long as no government subsidies.
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,422 Points:1,927,885 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:03:26 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse nice
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,832 Points:565,745 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:02:21 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Merger?
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,750 Points:1,167,995 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:01:39 AM Ignore NedW Report Abuse Oh, wow! I used to make transmissions for both.
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:11,071 Points:1,949,605 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:57:49 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse synergy!
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LCSTEELERBOB Champion Author Gary Posts:2,961 Points:720,580 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:54:29 PM Ignore LCSTEELERBOB Report Abuse might be good
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,181 Points:866,235 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2012 11:54:08 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse Somebody better help out with transmissions. Mercury Sable transmission bit it after 24,000 miles and Ford would NOT pay for it. Said car was "too old." Funny that.