Shengrui¡¯s 8AT transmission is the result of a longstanding collaboration with Ricardo. It is already being manufactured at volumes in excess of 8,000 units per month. The 8AT provides excellent shift quality, a highly compact design package competitive with less well specified products, flexibility for further adaptation for four-wheel drive, and has the potential for application across a variety of torque capacities.
Under the new contract, Ricardo will support Shengrui Transmission Corporate Limited on the development and first vehicle application of the new stop/start capable version of the 8AT. Ricardo will review the required modifications to the transmission¡¯s control software necessary to facilitate stop/start operation, and will assist in calibrating the unit to the vehicle to ensure that the required in-use performance is delivered.
¡°Our longstanding collaboration with Ricardo on the development of the 8AT transmission has been extremely successful in delivering an advanced technology transmission with real benefits for our customers,¡± commented Zhou Liting, vice general manager of Shengrui Transmission Corporate Limited.
Ricardo Asia president, Gary Tan, added: ¡°Ricardo is once again honoured to have been selected to support Shengrui on the further development of the 8AT transmission in the form of the new stop/start capable variant. Our collaboration with Shengrui is a fine example of how we can help leading Chinese companies with their aspirations to develop world-class and highly innovative products from concept to production.¡±
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