Vehicle Tech
Toyota, Mazda to build joint US plant by 2021
$1.6B plant part of expanded partnership that will also co-develop automotive technologies.
Category: Vehicle Tech
Software, electronics, propulsion, batteries, safety, and connectivity.
Vehicle Tech
Wenzel clay-milling machine sculpts scale model of Audi Q7
Wenzel DesignTec DT Mill doing a 5-axis simultaneous rough cut of an Audi Q7 model (scale 1:2.5). Designed and engineered to cut clay and hardboard in automotive design studios, the mill supports full-scale exterior and interior models.
Engineering
Designing interiors for autonomous vehicles
Southco expert William Sokurenko discusses how automakers have to rethink vehicle layouts as cars and trucks take over more driving functions.
Engineering
Trending products to spec
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Fleets
Collins low-floor school bus can transport special needs, other students in same vehicle
Low vehicle floor eliminates steps, lifts, other assistance devices.
Vehicle Tech
Ford offers 2018 F-150 Police Responder cop truck
Pursuit-rated pickup to offer cargo flexibility to police departments.
Manufacturing
Magna begins Jaguar SUV production
Contract manufacturing growing as niche production popularity increases.
Vehicle Tech
Battery quality testing needed for electric vehicle growth
Inficon offers tips on testing techniques for different types of lithium-ion batteries.
Fleets
Blue Bird to offer two electric school bus options in 2018
Company to offer small and very large bus options with the potential to sell power back to utilities.
Industry
News roundup: GM pushes STEM education, Toyota expands production, Ford offers Mustang logo option
GM education initiative offers support to four tech-focused charities.
Fleets
Volvo testing autonomous refuse truck
Working with Swedish waste management company Renova, company hopes to advance self-driving technology.
Fleets
Sacramento invests in electric refuse trucks
Side-load truck features Motiv all-electric powertrain and Loadmaster body.