Mercedes-Benz did something a little unusual with the CLA, and now it has something in common with the Porsche Taycan.

The new, third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA is a rare exception: its rear axle uses a two-speed transmission, which is a setup usually reserved for performance cars like the Porsche Taycan.

Stellantis is experimenting with multi-speed transmissions to improve ... The document focusing mainly on how the transmission would shift between the two gears. Stellantis discusses using ...

The gearbox is, of course, the main thing that prompted all of these changes in the first place. The idea of a two-speed gearbox has been abandoned in favor of a single speed constant mesh unit.

The benefit with this design is two-fold: it’s both constructed ... Achieving an affordable low-speed, high-torque transmission has been a holy grail among roboticists, where every motor-driven ...

On Tuesday, the automaker confirmed that the MB.EA platform will feature a 2-speed transmission at the rear axle, an 800-volt electrical system, and multiple battery options, including a range ...