Manufacturing
Advanced fluid recycling systems cut waste
Fluid management automation offers quick ROI, increases tool life.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Vehicle Tech
2020: The year of EV investments
Despite being the worst year for manufacturing in more than a decade, automakers dramatically ramped up spending on electric vehicles this year, preparing for increased demand for such vehicles in the coming years.
Fleets
GM delivers first Army squad vehicle
$214 million Infantry Squad vehicle contract adapts Chevy Colorado truck platform for military use.
Manufacturing
GM spending $2 billion to build Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle, shows off Hummer EV (video)
Spring Hill investment plus another $152 million at other plants will expand capacity for EVs, crossovers.
Manufacturing
Magna to build Fisker Ocean EV
Canadian supplier with a long history of contract vehicle manufacturing to take a 6% stake in Fisker in exchange for the manufacturing services.
Manufacturing
Harvey Performance Co. opens tool manufacturing plant in Maine
Facility will expand availability of Helical Solutions tools.
Supply Chain
Can California really ban sales of gasoline-powered cars?
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
Metal 3D printing free webinar
SLM Solutions, University of Central Florida explore the potential for open-architecture systems for additive manufacturing.
Manufacturing
Nissan to exit commercial van market
NV commercial series never dented Ford’s, GM’s dominance of market.
Vehicle Tech
Amazon shows off Rivian-made delivery vans
10,000-truck first order key to funding electric vehicle startup’s launch.
Manufacturing
Okuma virtual showroom
Visitors from around the world can interact with Okuma machines and technologies and take advantage of special, virtual showroom savings opportunities.
Fleets
Toyota, Hino partner on hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Class 8 fuel cell vehicle should be demonstrated next year with plans for a North American market launch.