Fleets
Cummins, Peterbilt partner for Energy Department’s SuperTruck II program
Companies to develop technologies to double freight-moving efficiency.
Author: Manufacturing Group
Manufacturing
Aluminum producer Aleris bought by Zhongwang USA
Automotive supplier to continue to be based in Cleveland, retain management.
Fleets
IC Bus to complete propane school bus order for Connecticut
Waterbury Public Schools taking delivery of 149 vehicles.
Vehicle Tech
Ford adds two more years of GT supercar production
Customers who didn't make the 2016, 2017 wait lists get another chance at the $400,000 car.
Vehicle Tech
Local Motors bringing Olli autonomous bus to IMTS
12-passenger vehicle will shuttle show visitors near North building in Chicago.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota starts hydrogen fuel cell build contest for California high schools #WhyMFG
Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge to introduce students to advanced, clean fuel systems.
Manufacturing
Toyota supporting University of Michigan robots, autonomous research
$22 million commitment to support artificial intelligence, other technologies.
Manufacturing
COE Press Equipment supplies NASG with straighteners
Stamped-parts manufacturer expanding production in Mexico.
Fleets
Daimler starts work on South Carolina Mercedes van plant
North Charleston plant to take over some Sprinter production for the US market.
Manufacturing
Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks shed weight, gain power for 2017
Auto sales finally got back above pre-recession levels in 2014 with August sales reaching a seven-year high. After six long years, sales levels have matched 2007’s pace. More importantly, several research groups expect 2015 continue to grow. Today’s Motor Vehicles allows marketers direct access to this healthy industry with continued growth.
Manufacturing
FCA investing $1 billion in Ohio, Illinois
Jeep Cherokee moving to Illinois, Wrangler expanding in Ohio.
Manufacturing
XL Hybrids wins approval for GM van conversions in California
CARB approval sets up fleet owners for tax vouchers.