Ricardo has teamed with Shengrui to develop a new version of the Chinese company’s 8AT transmission adding stop-start functionality.
With the new contract, Ricardo will support Shengrui Transmission on the development and first vehicle application of the new stop-start capable version of the 8AT.
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Ricardo will review the required modifications to the transmission’s control software necessary for stop-start operation and will assist in calibrating the unit to the vehicle.
“Our long-standing 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,” said Shengrui Transmission vice general manager, Zhou Liting.
