Wonderful news. The 8 speed sounds like an awesome transmission.

Gear ratios:
1 4.71
2 3.14
3 2.10
4 1.67
5 1.29
6 1:1

7 .84
8 .67

R 2.65

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Quote:
"The transmission can be used in a mild or full hybrid setup, and allows input torque up to 900 Nm, or 664 lb-ft (8HP90) — high enough for any Chrysler gasoline engine, not quite enough for the Cummins diesel."