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Old 08-13-2012, 09:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
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12-Speed Truck Transmission

This is interesting -- a 12-speed transmission that includes a "smart" version of an old feature; free wheel coasting:

Green Car Congress: New Detroit DT12 transmission contributes to enhanced fuel efficiency and performance for heavy-duty trucks

The picture also shows a oil pump for the transmission:



Chrysler has 8-speed transmission (with 9-speeds coming?), so plain ol' 5-speeds are so ... 20th century.

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