Engineering
CAM credentials offered by NIMS
Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) credentials, CAM Milling and Turning, are based on standards developed in partnership with, sponsored by Autodesk.
Category: Design
Vehicle Tech
Corvette convertible gets hard top for 2020
Two-piece design depends on high-tech die-cast parts, electric motors.
Vehicle Tech
Delphi, Cree partner on electric vehicle electronics
Silicon carbide semiconductors could shrink EV electronics while boosting system power capabilities.
Vehicle Tech
Rear-seat reminder systems to be standard by 2025
Automakers voluntarily agree to heatstroke-fighting systems as regulators consider legislation mandating it.
Manufacturing
GM earns $2.4 billion in Q2, topping expectations
Booming sales of high-end trucks overcome weakness in China, slowing car sales
Vehicle Tech
Hyundai adding rear-seat alerts to all vehicles
By 2022, cars will encourage drivers to check seats if passengers are present
Vehicle Tech
Amazon to deliver packages to Honda cars
Telematics feature to give customers more reasons to subscribe to cloud-based services.
Manufacturing
Lotus unveils Evija electric hypercar
For $2.1 million, the car boasts 0mph-to-186mph acceleration in less than 9 seconds.
Manufacturing
Ford, Volkswagen expand partnership
Automakers will jointly develop electric vehicles, VW to buy into Ford’s Argo AI self-driving car unit
Vehicle Tech
Ford tops Chevy Corvette, Camaro hotrod power levels with Mustang
2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 will feature 760hp, 625 lb-ft of torque.
Engineering
Rockwell Automation opens Silicon Valley research center for electric vehicles (Video)
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Innovation Center will focus on automation systems for battery cell packaging, software development, design tools.
Manufacturing
GM’s Cruise Automation autonomous car division wins new investment
Funding round values the automaker’s self-driving car subsidiary at $19 billion.