Vehicle Tech
FCA, Google partner on driverless minivans
Companies to integrate autonomous technology into Chrysler Pacifica minivans.
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Software, electronics, propulsion, batteries, safety, and connectivity.
Manufacturing
Ford boosts 3.5L EcoBoost engine power, adds 10-speed transmission to F-150
Upgrades to 2017 should boost power, efficiency.
Engineering
Designing General Motors mid-sized cars for manufacturing
Design teams for the Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse brought manufacturing engineers into the styling process early to improve quality and manufacturability.
Engineering
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Manufacturing
Ford investing $1.6 billion in Michigan, Ohio
Transmission, truck production to increase.
Manufacturing
Ford recycles 30,000 truck bodies per month from stamping scrap
Closed-loop aluminum recycling system lowers energy use, costs for automaker.
Vehicle Tech
Honda readies battery powered Clarity model for sale next year
All-electric version of formerly fuel-cell-only model will beat Tesla Model 3 to the market.
Vehicle Tech
Mercedes-Benz USA to offer free chargers with AA-powered electric vehicle (Video)
Automaker responds to Saturday Night Live parody commercial with extra features.
Fleets
Cummins developing plug-in hybrid Class 6 truck
Department of Energy grant leads to partnership with PACCAR, The Ohio State University, federal energy labs.
Manufacturing
Toyota to establish Michigan research center for autonomous cars
Ann Arbor facility to be led by University of Michigan faculty.
Vehicle Tech
Ford to offer stealth flashing lights as factory option on Interceptor
Engineering light bar into design offers more visibility than aftermarket offerings.