Manufacturing
Manufacturing technology scholarship opportunity for veterans
Halter CNC Robotics’ first scholarship program is for U.S. military studying manufacturing automation, engineering, or robotics.
Category: Fleets
Commercial vehicles, uptime, maintenance, tools, and total cost.
Manufacturing
Fanuc, Rockwell Automation create robotics, automation apprenticeship programs
Dana, Magna, other leading manufacturers participating in upskill training programs.
Manufacturing
Honda names former R&D chief next CEO
Toshihiro Mibe to replace Takahiro Machigo who plans to retire in June
Manufacturing
GM/LG complete structure of Ohio battery plant
Ultium Cell LLC facility in Lordstown, Ohio, set for completion next year.
Industry
Toyota investing $210 million in West Virginia engine plant
Upgrade increases capacity for 4-cylinder engines, adds 100 new jobs.
Vehicle Tech
Ford sets all-electric plans for Europe
Commercial vehicles, passenger cars to be all-electric or plug-in hybrid by 2030.
Manufacturing
BorgWarner buys German commercial vehicle battery pack supplier for $915 million
Akasol AG makes battery packs for commercial electric vehicles (EVs), purchase expands BorgWarner’s electrification push.
Fleets
From Detroit Diesel to Detroit ePowertrain
Daimler Trucks subsidiary getting $20 million investment to make e-axles for electric commercial trucks.
Supply Chain
Ford, Honda support STEM programs
Automakers donating cash and computers to organizations that promote science and technology for future workers.
Fleets
2021 Outlook: Recovery tied to global health
Automotive and commercial truck companies reacted decisively to 2020’s challenges, staying profitable despite unprecedented health and economic crises. Returning to full production in 2021 will require some return to normalcy.
Fleets
Questions with Alan Hollatz
Makino’s Market Segment Manager proposes five questions manufacturers must consider when comparing low-cost and high-performance solutions and justifying a capital equipment purchase.
Fleets
GM begins plant retrofit for Army vehicle
Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) to be produced in North Carolina by early spring.