Comments about ‘A revolution in transmission technology?’

This is amazing. Gas savings could be huge. Tell me more!

Great idea IF it works.

I'm afraid that at my age I've heard so many tales like this that never got past the "gleam in the eye" stage, I've become fairly skeptical.

But, as previously mentioned, it would be GREAT if true.

I hope it is.

Samhill, this has always been the "holy grail" of transmissions. This could potentially make electric or fuel-cell cars a marketable reality. I have heard many other claims as well; therefore I would like to hear more about this to see if it is for real. Hopefully this can reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
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Down with OPEC!!!!

This sort of technology is part of the reason snowmobiles are faster than bullet bikes.

Sure would like to know how it works.

Having worked in the auto repair industry I always felt there must be better ways of imporving many systems on vehicles, and transmissions was one of them. The technology in transmissions is a hundred years old with minor refinements in controls.

Eliminating clutches and clutch packs in automatics is a major improvement to cost and wear and weight. Then if it eliminates the need for oil that is even a greater savings to oil use. Transmissions in new vehicles cost as much or more than an engine and most require constant maintenance, though most people neglect that maintenance.

They have to be careful though because Japan and China will make every effort to rob this company of its patent rights.

is always in the eating. I'm with samhill on this one. There have been many 3-D bridges built in the past that don't meet in the middle. Car manufacturers have been building cars for a long time and I'm not so sure they have the ability to tell anyone what the fuel cost savings will be before they manufacture the car.

In many ways this is like the new 787 Dreamliner from Boeing. It was to be in the air two years ago and now the company won't say when it is going to fly, but, when the announcement finally comes the airplane will have already flown because they can't stand any more bad press.

Long-haul rigs have transmissions good for 1 million miles or more with warranty. When the 'real model' can operate for 1 million miles, it will be new worthy, then the inventor can talk about the fuel savings, if there is any.

A 3-D is a long way from reality. I hope it works!

If you understood anything about physics you would understand what a break through this is!! I want one in my car yesterday!

This transmission will change the trucking industry to something very different from where it is today. I can't wait to hear more in the coming months.

Now this is new. If some OEM grabs it and proves it then Utah will have another first, and not like fusion in a mayonaise jar.

It sounds like it's been in the works for many years . . . and is definitely worth trying out on vehicles now. Wouldn't it be wonderful if it even came close to the fuel economy projections? Definitely time to get it into the cars and try it out.

This is a story worth following...I hope we hear more as it progresses. We are looking at a revolution in the car and truck industry, not to mention all the other applications, especially in Long-haul rigs.

Wow. This could be a breakthrough technology and revolutionary in the transmission industry. The applications are very broad making this technology one to keep an eye on. I hope they continue to disclose the progress they are making.

The proof may be in the eating but the really need some strong strategic alliances to cook up the first batch of pudding.

The designs look very promising so it should translate well into metal. The 3-D CAD puts them at about a 95% probability of success. The fact that there are no unusual or exotic parts (all of the kinds of parts- chains, gears, etc. - have a long performance history) increases the probability of success even higher. I can't wait to see the pudding.

Even if the savings on fuel ends up being a bit less than projected, isn't savings SAVINGS? If it only saved us 25%, that is worth it to me! Every dime counts in this economy.

I attended this press conference yesterday to learn more about this transmission. Especially impressive to me was the opinion shared by Elizabeth Goryunova, VP and COO of the Utah World Trade Center and a well-respected physicist. She knows and understands how this will work. That said, this technology will be a major game-changer. I'm excited to see it come into play. It's certainly needed.

With all the focus now on needing increased energy efficiency, making electric cars that really work and the movement towards all things green, I love reading a positive article about people trying to make a difference. Keep them coming and I hope you're going to follow up and keep us informed about this important story. This sounds great and I really hope it works. What a difference it will make for our world.

Variable transmissions have been on the market for 20 years. they are only slightly better than modern 6 speed transmissions in fuel economy.

If you drive a Nissan you know this sort of technology works. It looks like it's much stronger because it uses a chain instead of a rubber belt. You know what that means...bigger trucks, better gas-mileage. I want this in my Tundra yesterday!!!

Electric cars do not have or need transmissions. He is basing his mpg claims on computer simulations, that is what Al Gore is doing with global warming. I would be very cautious of his claims.