Hyundai developing its own 10-speed transmission

Replacing the batteries in hybrid vehicles isn’t a serious issue but for those who are still worried, Hyundai CEO John Krafcik wants you to know that the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid’s lithium-polymer pack comes with a lifetime warranty. Krafcik said that the program is easy to afford since
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Joe_Limon - 1/23/2012 11:41:44 AM

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I see you've evenly spread your hate over North American, European, and even Korean brands. Do you hold no bias? Or are you simply going to keep avoiding the recall kings?

Joe_Limon - 1/23/2012 11:39:07 AM

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When I read the title, I heard a bike bell go ding ding in my head lol.

I wonder if they are taking a 5 speed and doubling the gears with a second two speed tranny?

g2ok - 1/23/2012 12:24:01 PM

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This is the same rabbit hole that Toyota is chasing. I think manufacturers would be wiser to ensure more reliability and better MTBF first.

zxmjkxz - 1/23/2012 8:20:19 PM

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I hope it's dct...

MorePower - 1/23/2012 9:16:01 PM

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To go with a Ten Speed Transmission over a CVT tells us:

RWD
High-Torque engine
High horsepower engine
Luxury or High Performance car with a high price tag.

MorePower - 1/23/2012 11:39:04 PM

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another possibility, which would be a game changer:

Hyundai is working on a ten speed transmission for a large truck/suv platform