Industry
News roundup: GM pushes STEM education, Toyota expands production, Ford offers Mustang logo option
GM education initiative offers support to four tech-focused charities.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
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
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Manufacturing
GM mandatory safety compliance agreement with NHTSA ends
Automaker seeks to create voluntary compliance goals with safety regulators.
Manufacturing
Ford to build 2019 Focus in China, Europe instead of Mexico
Automaker says move to Asia will save $500 million on top of $500 million in savings announced in January.
Vehicle Tech
Ford cuts size, boosts performance of base F-150 V6
Downsizing should improve fuel economy despite 200cc loss in volume.
Vehicle Tech
Canadian student team hits 4,113mpg in SAE/Eaton mileage contest
Université Laval wins SAE Supermileage for fourth consecutive year.
Manufacturing
Audi, GM, BMW, Honda announce electric/autonomous vehicle developments
Self-driving cars in New York, Michigan, Arizona, California; electric advancements everywhere.
Manufacturing
Honda drops V-6 option in 2018 Accord
Growing number of automakers option for turbocharged 4-cylinder models for mid-sized sedans.
Manufacturing
Honda targets 2025 for autonomous cars
Level 4 system would come after models from Ford, BMW, other automakers.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota goes with Linux system for 2018 Camry infotainment
Most popular car in U.S. avoids Apple-, Android-native solutions; opts for open-source platform.
Manufacturing
Cadillac demonstrates vehicle-to-infrastructure systems
V2I technology could warn drivers about poor traffic conditions, potential safety violations.