Valeo, Kolbenschmidt make key contributions to Nissan Cube's powertrain

European suppliers play a key role in the new Nissan Cube's powertrain. France's Valeo SA provides the clutch and hydraulic systems for the subcompact's manual transmissions. Germany's Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG produces the pistons for the Cube's 1.5-liter diesel and a 1.6-liter gasoline engines. Britain's TI Automotive Ltd. and A. Raymond S.a.r.l. of France supply the fuel system.