Anyone who has ever owned or driven a new Honda model can appreciate the smooth, comfortable ride Honda vehicles have to offer.
Well, a lot of the credit for the relaxing ride provided by Honda is thanks to its transmissions; and particularly, its CVTs (Continuously Variable Transmissions).
A CVT is a type of transmission that is able to seamlessly transition through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. In other words, you don't feel the gear changes the same way you do in other automatic vehicles and as a result, fuel economy is improved as the engine is able to run at its most efficient RPM regardless of speed.
Now, thanks to the popularity new models have garnered from Honda perfecting its CVT technology, Honda parts production volume has been increased. And, with the need for more volume comes the need for more space, which is actually the predicament Honda has found itself in.
So, what is it doing?
In order to increase CVT production operations, Honda has announced plans to construct a new transmission plant in Celaya, Mexico. The plant is located at the same place as the new auto facility Honda is already building to house production of the Honda Fit for spring 2014.
By sharing the site for the two plants, Honda has created the most efficient production arrangement possible. What's more, the plants are located in Mexico, a country where even more market growth is expected for North America.
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