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JATCO Ltd, a leading manufacturer of automatic transmissions and CVT (continuously variable transmissions), will for the first time in its history participate in the Paris Motor Show, which will take place at the Paris expo Porte de Versailles from October 4 (Friday), 2014 (press days: October 2-3). The last major European motor show that JATCO participated in was Frankfurt in 2001. 

Regulations for CO₂ in Europe are some of the most severe in the world, and they are set to become tougher in the future. That is why JATCO has decided to showcase its technology, which consists mainly of CVTs that contribute to the reduction of CO₂ emissions, to European customers. Through its participation in the Paris Motor Show, the company is aiming to show how their CVTs match the needs of European drivers, by promoting their superior fuel and environmental performance, and their high potential to be adapted to electric vehicles. 

The CVT section of JATCO’s booth features an environmentally friendly new-generation CVT that is capable of providing a sporty driving experience. While the AT section showcases a 6-speed AT (automatic transmission) that is suitable for large FWD vehicles. Two transmissions are on display in the hybrid section: a step AT-based transmission for RWD hybrid vehicles, and a CVT-based transmission for FWD hybrid vehicles.

In the Hands-on Corner part of the booth visitors can try out a working motor-powered model that clearly shows how a CVT works. 

Booth location: Pavilion 3, No. 213
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Overview of JATCO’s exhibits:
● Jatco CVT8 (cutaway model): new-generation CVT for medium and large FWD vehicles
● Jatco CVT8 HYBRID (cutaway model): new-generation transmission for FWD hybrid vehicles
● Jatco CVT7 (cutaway model): CVT with auxiliary gearbox for compact FWD vehicles
● Transmissions for RWD hybrid vehicles (cutaway model)
● 6-speed AT for large FWD vehicles (cutaway model)
● CVT operational model that gives a hands-on learning experience of a belt CVT’s mechanism

JATCO profile
Established in 1999 (founded in 1943), JATCO Ltd (President Teruaki Nakatsuka; headquarters in Fuji City, Shizuoka, Japan; capital: JPY29.94 billion) is a manufacturer that specializes in automotive transmissions. Annual production for FY2013 was approximately 5.1 million units, with consolidated sales of JPY7.1 billion. JATCO’s share of the global CVT market was 49% in 2013. The company has set a goal to become the global No. 1 automatic transmission manufacturer by 2020, in which the expansion of its business in the European market will play an important role.