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Seamless disconnect system to minimize AWD related losses

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Mechanical AWD systems will maintain a significant market share even with the future environmental challenges. Mechanical AWD will still be used in off-road vehicles but also in future hybrid and electric cars. The increasing pressure to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emission is now becoming the key driver for the development of new AWD technology. GKN Driveline as a leading driveline component and system supplier is applying its innovative power and long year expertise with AWD systems to develop unique AWD concepts to meet future requirements.

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  1. Katalog der Automobil Revue 2007

  2. EPA (www.fueleconomy.gov)

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  1. GKN Driveline, Lohmar, Germany

    Theodor Gassmann (Director Advanced Engineering and TMD Products) &  Michael Schwekutsch (Manager Advanced and TMD Products)

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  1. Theodor Gassmann
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Gassmann, T., Schwekutsch, M. Seamless disconnect system to minimize AWD related losses. ATZ Worldw 111, 72–77 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03225323

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