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    • The partners are working with Volkswagen to test prototypes of their hybrid wheels, and results indicate “superior damping” compared to standard wheels, which helps to reduce vibration and road noise.
    1. Metal Forming

    ThyssenKrupp, Maxion Developing Aluminum/CFRP Wheels

    June 23, 2015
    Combining expertise for lighter, high-performance wheels for premium autos, SUVs Products “extensively tested” Working with OEMs on styling Liquid forging highlighted
    Robert Brooks

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    A Hatebur hot forging line at HHI Formtech in Royal Oak, MI. The plant is now one of dozens comprising the Metaldyne Performance Group.
    Impact Forge Group reportedly will supply forged parts to an unidentified transmission manufacturer, as part of a domestic automotive platform. The nine-speed transmission shown in cut-away here is built by ZF in South Carolina for Chrysler vehicles. Fiat Chrysler adopted eight- and nine-speed transmissions for several North American automotive offerings, reasoning that the higher number of gears gives tighter control of engine performance for better fuel economy, and that the greater gear range improves acceleration.
    Both new 14-in. Duplex™ wheels are available with Accuride’s standard polish (SP) or extra-polish (XP) finishes.
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