Vehicle Tech
Ford cuts size, boosts performance of base F-150 V6
Downsizing should improve fuel economy despite 200cc loss in volume.
Category: Design
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.
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
New Ford CEO Jim Hackett: 4 things to know
New leader at Ford has a background in furniture, football, and technology.
Manufacturing
Ford ousts Mark Fields as CEO, names Jim Hackett to run company
Fields' 3-year tenure marked by low stock prices, despite record 2015 earnings.
Vehicle Tech
Qualcomm successfully charges two moving electric vehicles
System could allow EVs with smaller batteries that draw charges from roads.
Manufacturing
Ford engineers (with a straight face) say GT supercar tech influences traditional cars
Company officials call the specialty vehicle a test bed for automotive engineering, design.
Fleets
Cummins, TM4 partnering for plug-in hybrid transit buses
Diesel engines to offer range extension for electric drivetrains.
Fleets
Toyota launches hydrogen fuel cell Kenworth truck in Los Angeles
Project Portal to test fuel cells for commercial use at Port of Los Angeles.
Manufacturing
Ford to offer hybrid police pursuit vehicle
Green Interceptor has half the power of traditional model, can save departments thousands in fuel costs.
Engineering
Fast design tools for Fast Eddy
The Aria Group uses Tebis America CAM software to design a concept car that can be produced if demand is high enough.