Torotrak Announcement - IVT for Tata Pixel

Innovative prototype transmission from Torotrak drives Tata Pixel concept car.

Transmission technology company Torotrak plc (TRK.L) has supplied a prototype transmission to its key customer and licensee, Tata Motors Ltd, for use in the Tata Pixel concept car revealed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The four-seat urban vehicle uses a new Torotrak infinitely variable transmission (IVT) to provide responsive performance, excellent fuel economy and outstanding manoeuvrability.

Rob Oliver, Torotrak’s Director of Product Development, said: “Torotrak is delighted to have been asked by Tata Motors to provide the transmission for the Tata Pixel concept car, and is proud to be associated with their vision for future mobility. The Tata Pixel is an example of the growing relevance of IVT technology in addressing the needs of small and city-cars. Efficiency, responsiveness and additional features such as the IVT’s zero-turn capability, provide tremendous opportunity to deliver new technology solutions for the world’s growing population of urban drivers.”

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