Press Releases

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Unveils New Accessory Drive Applications at Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Conference

– NuVinci® continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology helps improve fuel economy, generate more power at idle, and facilitate the use of smaller engines   –

(Long Beach, Calif., March 16, 2009) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for engine, electric motor and human-powered devices, today announced a new suite of automotive- and truck-related applications for its NuVinci CVP, referred to as continuously variable accessory drives (CVADs).

Fallbrook is exhibiting these applications at the Clean Heavy Duty Conference and Expo in Long Beach, Calif....(Full Text)

NuVinci® CVP Developer Kit Now Available from Fallbrook Technologies Inc.

– Provides vehicle designers with easy, low-cost way to implement NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) drivetrain technology   –

(San Diego, Calif., March 16, 2009) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), announced today that its NuVinci CVP Developer Kit is now available for purchase directly from the company.

The NuVinci CVP Developer Kit helps builders of electric-, gas-, human-powered and hybrid vehicles integrate the NuVinci drivetrain into their designs. The kit includes NuVinci CVP, shift actuator, programmable controller, wiring and mounting hardware. Software tools, design instructions and technical documentation are also included.

The base price of the kit is US$595, plus shipping and handling. To obtain more detailed information and register to receive purchasing instructions, go to www.fallbrooktech.com/developerkit...(Full Text)

Auto Industry Veteran Al Kammerer Joins Fallbrook Technologies’ Board of Directors

– To advise and assist in commercialization of NuVinci® technology for automotive applications   –

(San Diego, Calif., March 2, 2009) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for engine- and human-powered devices, announced today that Al Kammerer has joined its board of directors....(Full Text)

NGEN III, LP Leads $25.4 Million Investment Round In Fallbrook Technologies, Inc.

– Cleantech investment firm to help Fallbrook expand existing markets and pursue new opportunities for NuVinci® technology  –

(San Diego, Calif., January 12, 2009) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for engine and human powered devices, announced today that it has completed the first close of a $25.4 million financing round. NGEN III, LP provided $10 million as the lead investor. Robeco, the investment arm of Rabobank of The Netherlands, provided an additional $10 million from its Clean Tech Private Equity funds. Windstone Capital Partners, Inc. of Scottsdale, Ariz. provided advisory support for the round....(Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Selects Jack Brandsen to Lead European Sales and Marketing.

– Experienced manager to oversee rapidly growing market for breakthrough NuVinci® drivetrain –

(San Diego, Calif., November 13, 2008) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for bicycles, light electric vehicles (LEVs) and other devices, announced today the appointment of Jacobus “Jack” Brandsen as director of European business development.....(Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Introduces NuVinci® CVP Developer’s Kit At INTERMOT 2008

– – Provides vehicle designers with easy, low-cost way to implement continuously variable drivetrain technology –

(Cologne, Germany, October 8, 2008) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), announced today the availability of a developer’s kit for its revolutionary NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) drivetrain. The announcement was made at the INTERMOT International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair in Cologne, Germany..

The NuVinci booth at Intermot is Hall 4.1 - Stand A 066.

The NuVinci CVP Developer’s Kit enables builders of electric-, gas-, human-powered and hybrid vehicles to integrate easily the NuVinci drivetrain into their designs. The kit includes NuVinci CVP, shift actuator, programmable controller, wiring and mounting hardware. The kit also includes software tools, design instructions and technical documentation.

The base price of the kit is U.S. $595 plus shipping and handling and will be available in December. To obtain more detailed information and to register to receive purchasing instructions, go to www.fallbrooktech.com/developerkit....(Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Announces Industry-best Six-Year Warranty On NuVinci® Transmission At Interbike 2008

– Over 20 bike models now available with breakthrough drivetrain; representative samples on display and demo-ready at Las Vegas show –

(Las Vegas, Nev., September 22, 2008) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for bicycles, light electric vehicles (LEVs) and other devices, announced today that it will increase the warranty on its innovative NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmission from two years to six years, making it the bicycle industry’s best drivetrain warranty. (Full Text)

NuVinci® CVP and CruiseController™ From Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Wins Gold Eurobike 2008 Award

– Prestigious design award given to breakthrough bike drivetrain; fifth major award in 18 months –

(Friedrichshafen, Germany, September 4, 2008) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), announced today that its revolutionary NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) drivetrain and CruiseController™ have won a Gold EUROBIKE 2008 Award at the EUROBIKE show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.  EUROBIKE is one of the largest international trade shows for the bike industry. (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Wins Greater Austin Business Award

– Makers of breakthrough NuVinci® continuously variable planetary drivetrain cited as outstanding small business –

(Austin, Tex., September 4, 2008) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook),  a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for bicycles, light electric vehicles (LEVs) and other devices, announced today that it has received the Innovation Award for Small Business from the Austin Chamber of Commerce.

The annual Chamber of Commerce Awards recognize small, medium, large and not-for-profit businesses in seven categories. Fallbrook took the top award in the Small Business Innovation category. (Full Text)

NuVinci® CVP Drivetrains Now In Production on New Assembly Line

– Fallbrook Technologies Inc. completes manufacturing changeover under agreement with MTD Products Inc.; orders now being filled –

((San Diego, Calif., June 2, 2008) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for bicycles, light electric vehicles (LEVs) and other devices, announced today that the new assembly line for its NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmission has begun production. (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Selects MTD Products Inc As Its New Manufacturing Partner

– Experienced global manufacturer to produce NuVinci® CVP drivetrains; transition begins March 17, 2008 –

(San Diego, Calif.,  March 12, 2008) –Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for bicycles, light electric vehicles (LEVs) and other devices, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with MTD Products Inc (MTD).  MTD will manufacture Fallbrook’s NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) drivetrain for the bicycle and LEV markets.  The initial agreement is for five years.(Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies to Manufacture Its NuVinciŽ Continuously Variable Transmissions

–Success of award-winning technology drives company to expand its scope –

(San Diego, Calif.,  February 12, 2008) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company, announced today that, in addition to licensing its award-winning NuVinci continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology, the company now will also manufacture its NuVinci hubs for the bicycle and light electric vehicle markets.  In addition, Fallbrook will manage the associated distribution and customer support.

This new capability will replace the manufacturing now being done by Aftermarket Technology Corp. (ATC) (NASDAQ: ATAC), Fallbrook’s current licensed manufacturer. ATC has agreed to sell the business assets associated with its NuVinci-related manufacturing to Fallbrook, subject to financing. (Full Text)

– The Ride™ from Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles wins Grand Award in the Recreation category; fourth major 2007 award for innovative NuVinci technology –

(San Diego, Calif., November 13, 2007) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development company, announced today that Popular Science magazine has given its prestigious 2007 “Best of What’s New” award to The Ride from Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles – featuring Fallbrook’s NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) drivetrain. See See Article on Popular Science website.

The Ride won the Grand Prize in the Recreation category of the annual Popular Science magazine awards, given to the year’s best technology innovations. (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies' Nuvinci® Transmission Wins Prestigious R&D 100 Award

– Breakthrough continuously variable planetary transmission named one of the 100 most technologically significant products of 2007 –

(San Diego, Calif., July 23, 2007) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development company, announced today that its NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmission is one of the winners of the R&D 100 Awards, which are given every year by R&D magazine to the 100 most technologically significant products of the year. (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Joins over 200 U.S. Companies in Asking Congress to Amend Patent Reform Act of 2007

– Group calls for changes in pending law to preserve the value of U.S. patents –

(San Diego, Calif., June 20, 2007 – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development company and a member of the Innovation Alliance, announced today that it has joined over 200 other innovative American companies in sending a letter to Congressional leaders expressing serious concern over certain measures in The Patent Reform Act of 2007, now pending before the Senate (S 1145) and the House of Representatives (H.R. 1908). (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. to Develop Continuously Variable Transmission for Outdoor Power Equipment Industry

– Development agreement with ATC will adapt breakthrough NuVinci™ drivetrain to make outdoor power equipment quieter and more efficient –

(San Diego, Calif., May 1, 2007) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Aftermarket Technology Corp. (ATC) to develop a production design for a continuously variable planetary (CVP) drivetrain (based on Fallbrook’s breakthrough NuVinci technology) specifically for the outdoor power equipment (OPE) market. OPE vehicles include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), lawn & garden tractors, and utility vehicles, among others. (Full Text)

Bike Equipped With Breakthrough NuVinci™ Drivetrain Wins “Bike of the Year” Award

– NuVinci™ drivetrain also awarded “Technology Innovation of the Year” honor at prestigious European show –

(Rosmalen, The Netherlands, January 28, 2007) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development company, announced today that a bicycle equipped with its Model N170S NuVinci™ continuously variable planetary (CVP) drivetrain has been named the 2007 Bike of the Year at the FietsVak show in Rosmalen, The Netherlands. In addition, the Model N170S NuVinci drivetrain itself won the FietsVak 2007 Technology Innovation of the Year award. (Full Text)

Aftermarket Technology Corp. And Fallbrook Technologies Announce First
Commercial Delivery of Breakthrough Transmission Technology

– Drivetrains using Fallbrook’s NuVinci™ continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology are manufactured by ATC and shipped to vehicle builders in the U.S. and Europe –

(Downers Grove, Ill. and San Diego, Calif., January 17, 2006) – Aftermarket Technology Corp. (ATC), the world’s largest independent drivetrain remanufacturer, and Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development company, announced today that the first drivetrains using Fallbrook’s NuVinci CVP technology are now coming off ATC’s assembly line and are being shipped to bicycle and light electric vehicle (LEV) manufacturers in both the U.S. and Europe. (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies’ “Gear Free Zone” Event Unveils Revolutionary New Vehicles

– Ellsworth, Batavus and Currie Technologies debut innovative new bikes and scooters equipped with the NuVinci™ continuously variable planetary(CVP) drivetrain from Fallbrook Technologies Inc. –

(Las Vegas, NV, September 27, 2006) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development and intellectual property licensing company, today along with its partners unveiled three revolutionary new vehicles at a special InterBike press event called the “Gear Free Zone. ”... (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc.  Announces OEM Licensing Agreement with Batavus B.V.

– Leading European bicycle manufacturer to build commuter and pleasure bikes using Fallbrook’s NuVinci™ continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology –

(Las Vegas, NV, September 27, 2006) – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology development and intellectual property licensing company, announced today it has entered into an OEM licensing agreement with Batavus B.V., one of Europe’s most respected bike designers and manufacturers... (Full Text)

Fallkbrook Technologies Inc. Closes $16 Million In Private Equity Financing (August 14, 2006)... (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Signs Agreement with Ellsworth International Inc. to License Breakthrough NuVinci™ Hub (March 8, 2006) ..(Full Text)

Valvoline and Fallbrook Technolgies Inc. sign Trademark Licensing and Development Agreement (February 13, 2006)... (Full Text)

Scott McBroom of Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Delivers Key Presentation At E.D.T.A. Conference (November 30, 2006)...(Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Names Nicole T. Nicks As Chief Financial Officer (August 28, 2006)... (Full Text)

Scott McBroom joins Fallbrook Technologies Inc. as Manager of Technology Transfer... (March 1, 2006)... (Full Text)

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Secures $9.3 Million in First Close of Private Equity Financing Round (January 18, 2006)... (Full Text)

Aftermarket Technology Corp. and Fallbrook Technologies Sign Manufacturing
License Agreement for Breakthrough Transmission Technology (June 1, 2005)... (Full Text)

Fallbrook’s NuVinci™ CVP technology significantly lowers cost of energy in wind turbine applications May 15,2005)... (Full text}

Fallbrook Technologies Inc. launches revolutionary transmission technology, closes $8.2M round of private funding (April 4, 2005)... (Full Text)

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