Vehicle Tech
Toyota starts hydrogen fuel cell build contest for California high schools #WhyMFG
Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge to introduce students to advanced, clean fuel systems.
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Manufacturing
Toyota supporting University of Michigan robots, autonomous research
$22 million commitment to support artificial intelligence, other technologies.
Manufacturing
COE Press Equipment supplies NASG with straighteners
Stamped-parts manufacturer expanding production in Mexico.
Manufacturing
Spartan produces first Chevrolet medium duty truck
Partnership between Spartan, GM, Isuzu will add truck variants.
Manufacturing
General Motors Q2 earnings more than double to $2.9 billion
Higher revenues, slower growth for costs lead to big gains.
Manufacturing
US fleet won’t hit 54.4mpg by 2025, regulators walk back fuel economy requirements
Cheaper gas forces regulators to reconsider fuel economy targets.
Manufacturing
FCA investing $1 billion in Ohio, Illinois
Jeep Cherokee moving to Illinois, Wrangler expanding in Ohio.
Manufacturing
Finalists for Altair Enlighten award named
Vehicles from Cadillac, Ford, BMW competing for lightweighting recognition.
Manufacturing
General Motors investing $290 million in Corvette plant
Bowling Green getting updated manufacturing equipment to go with new paint shop.
Manufacturing
Magna makes 5 millionth transfer case for BMW
Actimax line of powertrain components part of partnership dating to 2003.
Manufacturing
Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery Co. buys Thermal Dynamics International
Chinese company expands in North American car, truck, off-highway markets with $56.7 million acquisition.
Vehicle Tech
Telsa files to sell up to $1.7 billion in stock
Funds will accelerate manufacturing plans for Model 3.