Fleets
Mack, New York City plan electric refuse truck fleet
Vehicles to begin testing soon for availability in 2019.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Fleets
Kentucky’s Murray State University wins NFPA Vehicle Challenge Competition
Three-wheeled vehicle beats monowheel, bicycle competitors in Iowa.
Fleets
Dana spells out hybrid-electric strategy for off-highway
Fuel-efficient drive systems, accessories could lower industry costs.
Fleets
Ford diesel F-150 hits 30mpg highway
Truck bragging rights go to Ford as F-150 beats Ram 1500 EcoDiesel for power, fuel economy.
Fleets
Wireless bus charging enters service in Washington state
Momentum Dynamics system allows Wenatchee, Washington, buses to recharge without returning to depot.
Fleets
Amkor wins IATF 16949:2016 certification in S. Korea, other factories
Key automotive certification clears path for customer adoption of Amkor integrated circuits.
Manufacturing
Festo nearly tripling size of Ohio facility
Mason plant adding space, 350 jobs throughout next five years.
Industry
Tenneco buying Federal-Mogul for $5.4 billion, plans to split into two separate companies
The merger-and-split strategy follows Carl Icahn's long-stated plans for Federal-Mogul, creating standalone OEM and aftermarket businesses.
Fleets
GM shows off 2019 Chevy Camaro
Muscle car gets a new face, more safety tech, a 1LE track edition for the turbo 4-cylinder engine.
Manufacturing
Honda wins ENERGY STAR ratings in Ohio, Indiana
Plants have improved energy efficiency via lighting, leak reductions.
Industry
Steel and aluminum in motor vehicles
President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on steel imported to the U.S. from most countries and a 10% tariff on aluminum. The two metals make up nearly two-thirds of the weight of vehicles sold, creating the potential for cost increases in the near future.
Vehicle Tech
March auto sales gain, reversing 2018 losses for several automakers
Increased fleet sales, more SUV availability push numbers higher for most companies.