Frost & Sullivan: Global Automotive Transmission Technologies Mix - How 'Green' is it Getting?

Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on automotive transmission technologies on Tuesday, 6 April, 2010 at 3:00pm BST

LONDON, March 25, 2010 - The need to reduce fuel consumption and consequently CO2 emissions has
driven OEMs to introduce new transmission technologies that are lighter, more
efficient and more expensive than previous generation transmissions. This has
led to a significant change in the mix of transmission technologies and this
mix varies greatly by region owing to regional dynamics and OEM philosophies.

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To provide unique insights into the global automotive transmission
technologies mix, the Automotive & Transportation Group at Frost & Sullivan
(www.transportation.frost.com) is pleased to announce that it will be
hosting an online analyst briefing presentation on Tuesday, 6 April, 2010 at
3:00 pm BST.

Highlights of the briefing include insights into the regional differences
and the key technological developments in the field of transmissions as well
as an analysis of what regional OEMs are doing to make their vehicles greener
from the transmissions stand-point.

This briefing will benefit not only OEMs but also Tier 1 and 2 suppliers
who are looking to invest in other regions globally and investment companies
looking to identify new technology developments in the field of
transmissions.

"The emergence of DCT as the new 'green' transmission technology in
Europe has definitely prompted OEMs in other regions to consider DCTs more
seriously and at the same time provided opportunities for smaller players in
the field of transmissions to develop supplementary technologies that improve
fuel consumption and CO2 reduction. We are looking at a future where the
transmission technology mix is determined by the need to achieve the perfect
compromise between performance and environment friendliness," argues Kaushik
Madhavan, Global Program Manager, Powertrain, Frost & Sullivan's Automotive &
Transportation Group.

To participate in this briefing, please email Monika Kwiecinska at
monika.kwiecinska@frost.com with: your full name, company name, title,
telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state and country and a registration
link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded
version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact
details.

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Monika Kwiecinska of Frost & Sullivan Corporate Communications, +48(0)22-390-4127, fax, +48(0)22-390-4160, monika.kwiecinska at frost.com