Manufacturing
Ford invests $500 million at Ohio engine plant
Adding 300 employees in Lima to support 2.7L engine for aluminum pickups.
Category: Vehicle Tech
Software, electronics, propulsion, batteries, safety, and connectivity.
Vehicle Tech
BorgWarner to expand Michigan tech center
Powertrain research group to add space for engineering, sales, management.
Vehicle Tech
Honda wins NHTSA recognition for backup cameras in cars
First automaker to add rearview systems for almost all vehicles in its fleet.
Vehicle Tech
Maxwell Technologies launches new engine starter module
Ultracapacitor-based system offers cold-cranking for medium-duty work trucks.
Vehicle Tech
Allison Transmissions launches high-tech tools to cut fuel use
Auto sales finally got back above pre-recession levels in 2014 with August sales reaching a seven-year high. After six long years, sales levels have matched 2007’s pace. More importantly, several research groups expect 2015 continue to grow. Today’s Motor Vehicles allows marketers direct access to this healthy industry with continued growth.
Vehicle Tech
UPS orders 1,000 propane-powered trucks, 50 fuel stations
Powertrain Integration gets its largest-ever alternative fuel system order
Vehicle Tech
XL Hybrids launches medium-duty system on Ford cutaways
Auto sales finally got back above pre-recession levels in 2014 with August sales reaching a seven-year high. After six long years, sales levels have matched 2007’s pace. More importantly, several research groups expect 2015 continue to grow. Today’s Motor Vehicles allows marketers direct access to this healthy industry with continued growth.
Vehicle Tech
Halla Visteon supplies parts for Hyundai fuel-cell vehicle in US
HVAC system, air compressor support hydrogen Tucson launch in spring.
Fleets
Obama calls for more fuel efficient commercial trucks
Tells EPA, DOE to start fuel economy rulemaking process for 2018 model year class 5-8 vehicles
Fleets
Maxwell to provide ultracapacitors for anti-idling equipment
Idle Free Systems to use the power devices for diesel startup power in work trucks
Vehicle Tech
New GM CEO Mary Barra set to earn $14.4 million
To be paid more than previous CEO but less than pre-bailout top executives.
Manufacturing
Magna Steyr tp continue making MINI cars for BMW
MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman production to stay in Austria