Engineering
Polycarbonate windows for vehicle lightweighting
Already used in a handful of niche applications, automakers continue experimenting with lightweight plastics to replace glass in vehicles.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Industry
Mississippi Nissan workers soundly reject UAW membership
Latest attempt to organize Southern plant fails by nearly 2-to-1 margin.
Industry
Polycarbonate windows for vehicle lightweighting
Already used in a handful of niche applications, automakers continue experimenting with lightweight plastics to replace glass in vehicles.
Manufacturing
Rollomatic previews EMO Hannover 2017 offerings
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.
Fleets
Collins low-floor school bus can transport special needs, other students in same vehicle
Low vehicle floor eliminates steps, lifts, other assistance devices.
Manufacturing
Ford, Jaguar have some fast cars to sell you
Mustang GT hits 0-60 in less than 4 seconds, Jaguar XJR575 hits 186mph in 44 seconds.
Vehicle Tech
Ford offers 2018 F-150 Police Responder cop truck
Pursuit-rated pickup to offer cargo flexibility to police departments.
Industry
C.R. Onsrud tool systems boost production at Great Dane Trailers
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
Magna begins Jaguar SUV production
Contract manufacturing growing as niche production popularity increases.
Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing technologies in high-volume automotive production
Direct 3D printing of mass-produced car parts is unlikely in the near future because the technology is too slow, but experts at Ford and Stratasys say additive techniques can lower production, assembly, and design costs.
Vehicle Tech
Battery quality testing needed for electric vehicle growth
Inficon offers tips on testing techniques for different types of lithium-ion batteries.
Fleets
Blue Bird to offer two electric school bus options in 2018
Company to offer small and very large bus options with the potential to sell power back to utilities.