Manufacturing
Ford, Magna, Verizon fund mobility startup incubator
Techstars program to fund entrepreneurs, provide guidance.
Category: Design
Engineering
Designing for the aftermarket
Ford engineers added special touches to new pickups and vans to make it easier to add shelves, ramps, and other custom commercial systems.
Engineering
Higher combustion pressure in big diesel engines
Combining multi-layer steel parts with high-tech elastomers has improved Federal-Mogul head gaskets, allowing truck producers to up engine pressure by 25% without adding mass to blocks and heads.
Industry
Ford, Thor Industries partner to pair lightweight pickup with lightweight camper options
Livin Lite to build Ford-branded campers and trailers.
Manufacturing
TRW shareholders approve $12.4 billion merger with ZF
One regulatory body approves the pairing, several more approvals still needed.
Vehicle Tech
BorgWarner projects at least three years of double-digit business growth from fuel efficiency
Emissions, fuel-saving technologies driving orders, profits up for near future.
Fleets
Allison Transmission offers fully electric components on hybrid system
Distribution platform supports electric air conditioning, power steering, other systems.
Engineering
Louisiana advanced manufacturing center gets $22M
Training center will support Benteler’s $975M manufacturing complex and other regional manufacturers.
Vehicle Tech
Maxwell Technologies wins grant for ultracapacitor/battery energy storage
System will allow cars to shut off engine while stopped.
Manufacturing
Local Motors invites hot rodders to modify 3D-printed car
Contest winners will be decided at SEMA 2015
Manufacturing
Hyundai, Kia settle Clean Air Act suit for $100 million
Another $200 million in lost greenhouse gas credits also lost.
Vehicle Tech
Efficient Drivetrains opens Silicon Valley tech center
Hybrid, electric vehicle components developer looked for location near Tesla.