NEW 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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NEW 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• Presentation by Dan Bliss
• Link To Article

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FORD GM

• Inventing 720 Million Dollars
• 1,100 Jobs retained
• Ford is investing 20 Million more than GM

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What is done?

• Designing
• Engineering
• Testing

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Effects of Transmission

• Optimize Power
• Smooth Operation
• Fuel Economy
• 4 improved fuel over 4 wheel drive

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United Auto Workers

• Dont have to go south for transmission
• Dont have to go to China for transmission

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Previously

• Ford GM sold each others parts
• Had minimal business on transmissions
• First broad program like this

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Previous Memorandum

• Suppliers to develop
• Suppliers to buy components

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Plants

• Warren, MI
• Sterling Heights, MI
• Sharonville, OH

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GMs Commitment

• Industry remain world class
• Industry remain strong

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In Conclusion

• New 6 speed transmission
• Working to improve industry
• Expensive Funding
• Local to Michigan and Ohio
• Beneficial Capabilities of Transmission