Automotive Transmission Gears Market, By Vehicle Type (Passenger vehicle, Commercial vehicle), By Gear Type (Planetary, Bevel, Rack & Pinion, Hypoid, Worm, Helical), By Application (Transmission, Differential, Steering System, Other), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
In January 2023, Inmotive teamed up with Suzuki to create a new Ingear 2-speed transmission for electric cars. The Ingear tech is a special kind of transmission made just for electric vehicles, aimed at making them more efficient. It swaps out the second helical reduction gear with a chain drive morphing sprocket, which changes size during gear shifts.
In February 2023, Toyota rolled out its GR Corolla, featuring an eight-speed automatic transmission. They designed this transmission with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic system, using a planetary gear set.
In May 2021, NTN Corporation came up with a needle roller and cage assembly for high-speed planetary gears. This assembly promises longer life and quieter operation for the gears used in vehicles with automatic transmissions.
In March 2021, ZF Friedrichshafen AG developed a 2-speed electric drive system. It combines a single-speed gearbox with a two-speed gearbox, including a shifting element for two-speed changes.
In 2021, ZF Friedrichshafen AG revealed plans to provide an eight-speed automatic transmission for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class. This transmission is designed to enhance fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.