Manufacturing
Lotus co-locates US offices in Georgia, Michigan
Luxury automaker says moving some staff to Ann Arbor will create opportunities with suppliers.
Category: Vehicle Tech
Software, electronics, propulsion, batteries, safety, and connectivity.
Manufacturing
Toyota develops fuel cell research system
Automaker can monitor coarsening of platinum systems.
Vehicle Tech
Dana joins Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit incubator
Components company to offer mentors to automotive tech startups.
Engineering
Automation trends: From big factories to small shops
Once the domain of giant, high-volume manufacturing plants, automation is showing up in job shops, mid-sized producers, and even design studios.
Engineering
Alternatives to batteries for electric cars
Lithium-ion batteries are the dominant technology used in electric and many hybrid cars, but Ioxus says its ultracapacitor systems can be more cost effective, smaller, and longer lasting.
Manufacturing
Volvo to build US plant in South Carolina
Charleston area plant to give Volvo production on three continents.
Vehicle Tech
North American turbo market to grow nearly 11% annually
MicroMarket Monitor predicts big increases in US, Mexico.
Manufacturing
Ford sponsors 4 Detroit schools with STEM programs
Detroit career academies join automaker's future workforce development program.
Vehicle Tech
Freudenberg-NOK to expand Ohio plant
New molding technique could expand plastics capacity.
Vehicle Tech
GM hits half-billion vehicles milestone
Company celebrates with Kansas City plant investment announcement.