Vehicle Tech
BorgWarner projects at least three years of double-digit business growth from fuel efficiency
Emissions, fuel-saving technologies driving orders, profits up for near future.
Category: Powertrain
Fleets
Allison Transmission offers fully electric components on hybrid system
Distribution platform supports electric air conditioning, power steering, other systems.
Vehicle Tech
Maxwell Technologies wins grant for ultracapacitor/battery energy storage
System will allow cars to shut off engine while stopped.
Manufacturing
Hyundai, Kia settle Clean Air Act suit for $100 million
Another $200 million in lost greenhouse gas credits also lost.
Vehicle Tech
Efficient Drivetrains opens Silicon Valley tech center
Hybrid, electric vehicle components developer looked for location near Tesla.
Manufacturing
Cenntro Automotive launches Citelec electric vehicle production in Nevada
Company purchased Citelec, other electric vehicles from France's Brant Motors.
Fleets
Volvo drops plans to produce liquefied natural gas truck engine
Will continue to develop and test the technology, but engine production dropped.
Manufacturing
Honeywell predicts booming turbocharger market in North America, Asia, slower growth elswhere
Technology forecast says fuel-efficiency demands require smaller, more powerful engines.
Fleets
Eaton launches dual-clutch transmission for medium-duty trucks
Procision can cut fuel use up to 10% for work trucks.
Manufacturing
Panasonic, Tesla agree to terms on Gigafactory for electric car batteries
No location set yet for massive plant.
Vehicle Tech
Automakers, utilities collaborate on cloud-based grid technologies for electric cars
Future data network could allow cars to provide power to the electric grid.
Industry
Continental develops aluminum-housed turbocharger for Mini
Engine booster offers better thermal management, lower weight than steel.