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Electric drive ownership stagnates in California
Despite incentives, higher availability of vehicles, most green vehicles are sold to those who already own one.
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From the racetrack to public streets
Automakers test components, systems, materials, and technologies on the track to hone performance before adding new options to passenger vehicles.
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Linear ball bearing pillow blocks, scraper seal
Dedicated to covering the latest manufacturing technology and components related to the motor vehicle industry.Linear ball bearing pillow blocks, scraper seal
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Optimizing body-in-white surface finish
Identifying and repairing defects in rough grinding and metal finishing leads to consistent, attractive Class A surfaces.
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Tesla Model 3 still caught in Musk’s ‘production hell’
Dedicated to covering the latest manufacturing technology and components related to the motor vehicle industry.Tesla Model 3 still caught in Musk’s ‘production hell’
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Toyota pushes hybrid technology… no not that one
Dedicated to covering the latest manufacturing technology and components related to the motor vehicle industry.Toyota pushes hybrid technology… no not that one
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Trump administration moves to lower fuel economy standards
Dedicated to covering the latest manufacturing technology and components related to the motor vehicle industry.Trump administration moves to lower fuel economy standards
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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.
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Michigan automotive expansions roundup
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.
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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.
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Teflon for noise, vibration, harshness (NVH) mitigation, corrosion protection
Experienced coatings applicators can address wear, stick-slip, and corrosion challenges.
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Trump administration moves to lower fuel economy standards
EPA Administrator Pruitt rejected Obama-era finding that standards were achievable.