American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Launch of Driveline System Production for All-New 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon
01 Novembre 2004 - 2:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Launch of Driveline
System Production for All-New 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon DETROIT,
Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing
Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today
announced the production launch of its 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon
driveline system. The all-new Dodge Ram Power Wagon is the first
production vehicle to feature a fully integrated,
computer-controlled chassis system utilizing AAM's SmartBar(TM),
TracRite(R) GTL differential and TracRite(R) EL differential in
conjunction with the standard AAM heavy duty front and rear axles
and driveshaft. AAM's patented SmartBar(TM) utilizes a
microprocessor controlled disconnecting stabilizer system that
provides maximum suspension articulation. The control module
continuously monitors vehicle speed, four-wheel-transfer case
selection, and driver-selected inputs from the dashboard-mounted
SmartBar(TM) and TracRite(R) switches. The patented AAM control
logic determines the allowable vehicle speeds and sequencing for
the front and rear TracRite(R) differentials to transition to fully
locked modes. The system will automatically disengage and return to
on-road mode, if optimum speeds are exceeded. The AAM 10.5" Heavy
Duty rear axle and new TracRite(R) GTL differential provides
full-time traction enhancing torque biasing through a helical gear
set for normal operations as well as electronically-controlled full
locking capability when maximum traction is required. The AAM 9.25"
Heavy Duty front steerable beam axle and new TracRite(R) EL
differential provides an open differential for normal on-road
driving and electronically controlled full locking capability for
maximum off-road traction. "We are pleased to be a part of the
rebirth of Dodge's legendary 4x4 icon -- the Dodge Ram Power
Wagon," says AAM Vice President - Engineering & Chief
Technology Officer John J. Bellanti. "AAM's TracRite(R)
differentials distribute maximum traction and the driver
actuated-SmartBar(TM) delivers the maximum wheel travel needed for
driving on the toughest trails, or the most severe construction
sites. As a result, Dodge Ram Power Wagon offers the best wheel
articulation in its class and clearly is a milestone in the world
of full-sized pickup trucks." AAM is a world leader in the
manufacture, engineering, design and validation of driveline
systems and related components and modules, chassis systems and
metal-formed products for light trucks, sport utility vehicles and
passenger cars. In addition to its 14 locations in the United
States (in Michigan, New York and Ohio), AAM also has offices or
facilities in Brazil, England, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico and
Scotland. Certain statements contained in this press release which
are not historical facts contain forward-looking information with
respect to the Company's plans, projections or future performance,
the occurrence of which involves risk and uncertainties that could
cause the Company's actual results or plans to differ materially
from those expected by the Company which include risk factors
described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. For more information ... Carrie L.P. Gray Christopher
M. Son Director, Corporate Relations Director, Investor Relations
(313) 758-4880 (313) 758-4814 Or visit the AAM website at
http://www.aam.com/ DATASOURCE: American Axle & Manufacturing
Holdings, Inc. CONTACT: Carrie L.P. Gray, Director, Corporate
Relations, +1-313-758-4880, , or Christopher M. Son, Director,
Investor Relations, +1-313-758-4814, , both of American Axle &
Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. Web site: http://www.aam.com/ Company
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