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Antonov develops low cost gearbox for the low cost car

By Mike Hanlon

02:17 May 21, 2008 PDT

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Antonov develops low cost gearbox for the low cost car

Antonov develops low cost gearbox for the low cost car

Antonov is exploiting its earlier inventions and innovative engineering roots to develop a transmission for the next generation of ultra low cost cars. Such a transmission must be simple, low cost, reliable and repairable without no pneumatic or hydraulic controls, minimal components and only the simplest of electrical systems. Ironically, the company began in 1990 with a simple three-speed mechanical transmission, which evolved to four speeds with progressively more functionality to achieve a high quality shift and class competitive performance. Now, with the benefit of hindsite, there has been a rethink.

“We have unique experience of mechanical automatic shifting and alternative launch systems gained over almost 20 years,” says John Moore.

“Such systems are ideally suited to the development of low cost automatic gearboxes much needed for the low cost vehicles required for emerging markets.

“Minimum cost can be achieved through the use of innovative technology and design and a careful review of the technical functions required.

“Above all the transmission must be simple, low cost, reliable and repairable. And if possible this means no pneumatic or hydraulic controls, minimal components and only the simplest of electrical systems.

“The transmission must also ensure ease of use for inexperienced drivers trying to cope with heavy traffic and be able to handle a wide range of vehicle payloads.”

In seeking out viable up-to-date technical solutions, Antonov is exploiting its earlier inventions and innovative engineering roots. The company started in 1990 with a simple three-speed mechanical transmission, which evolved to four speeds with progressively more functionality to achieve a high quality shift. This evolution was driven by the need to achieve class competitive performance at reduced cost.

“The challenge today for the low cost car is to maintain only essential functionality,” says Moore.

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