GM Invests $44 Million in Bowling Green
Dec 9, 2015
36 new jobs to support capacity increase BOWLING GREEN, KY -- December 9, 2015: General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $44 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support increased capacity in its Performance Build Center, adding 36 new jobs. Construction and tool re-arrangement is planned to start in Janu ... Continue reading
Westport and Gas Technology Institute Awarded $900,000 to Advance Natural Gas Combustion Technology
Dec 9, 2015
Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announced today that, together with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), it has been awarded US$900,000 towards a program to advance state-of-the-art natural gas combustion technology. The work will ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expands VCT Business With Wide Range Of Hyundai And Kia Vehicles
Dec 8, 2015
BorgWarner's Variable Cam Timing (VCT) Technology Improves Engine Efficiency, Performance and Fuel Economy BorgWarner is expanding its engine timing business in Korea, by supplying its advanced cam torque actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology for Hyundai and Kia vehicles powered by 3.0- to 3.8-liter V-6 g ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2015
Ford is recycling old engines so they can be used again with the help of a special Ford-patented plasma coating technology. The process delivers a 50 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions compared with producing a new engine. âWe have taken a process that was originally developed to enhance performance models such a ... Continue reading
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Wins Innovation Award
Nov 28, 2015
ix35 Fuel Cell awarded top place in Design/Innovation category, decided by members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers Innovative ix35 Fuel Cell was worldâs first mass-produced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Revolutionary SUV powered by hydrogen - emitting nothing but water HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- November 27, ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2015
Porsche will continue its efforts to comply fully with all regulatory authorities. Porsche awaits detailed information from the engine supplier, Audi AG, as to the specific actions which will be necessary to correct and recertify the 3.0 liter V6 diesel engine. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Presents Technical Measures for EA 189
Nov 25, 2015
Next step in solving the NOx exhaust emissions issue in Europe Minor hardware measures for the 1.6TDI engines 2.0 TDI engines only need a software update Target: no adverse effects on fuel consumption and performance WOLFSBURG -- November 25, 2015: The clarification and solution of the diesel issue is progressing. The ... Continue reading
Hailing Its Taxis: Nissan Exceeds All-Important 500 Electric Taxi Milestone
Nov 23, 2015
Nissan has more than 550 electric taxis on European roads, making it Europeâs best-selling manufacturer of 100% electric taxis Latest in a long line of deals sees Hungarian taxi firm purchase 65 Nissan LEAFs More than 100 e-taxis delivered in 2015 year-to-date paris -- November 23, 2015: Nissan is leading the elec ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2015
Daimler Trucks today announced a $375m investment to enable production of the new DD5 and DD8 medium duty engines at Detroit⢠brand headquarters and manufacturing facility in Redford, Michigan. Joined by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, and nearly 2,000 UAW workers, Daimler Trucks celebrated the announcement of the ... Continue reading
New Mandate Turns California into Largest US Market for Zero Emission Vehicles
Nov 20, 2015
California is on the verge of becoming the largest market for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the United States, steered by the state's increasingly stringent ZEV mandate. The directive lends a holistic perspective to the adoption of ZEVs, chalking out a plan for raising consumer awareness, building required infrastru ... Continue reading
EcoCAR 3 Announces Student-designed Powertrain Plans for Chevrolet Camaro
Nov 19, 2015
EcoCAR 3's 16 competing university teams have unveiled their advanced, energy-efficient vehicle architecture for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaros donated by General Motors. "Our teams were tasked with designing a powertrain configuration that reduces energy consumption, as well as well-to-wheel greenhouse gas and tailpipe em ... Continue reading
Nov 18, 2015
Due to strong demand for its high-performance automobiles, Mercedes-AMG is to start the assembly of its twelve-cylinder engines in a new location at Daimlerâs site in Mannheim. The traditional AMG âone man, one engineâ philosophy continues to hold true: Each powerful AMG engine will be built completely b ... Continue reading
Gore Technology Enables Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Nov 18, 2015
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has been active in the fuel cell industry since the 1970s and Gore Fuel Cell Components have been used in thousands of applications worldwide. Now Gore is providing a key component for the groundbreaking Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle. The Toyota Mirai is powered by a fuel cell stack requ ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2015
The emissions control and aftertreatment components and services segment is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing branch of the North American Class 6 to 8 truck aftermarket over the next six years. The large installed base and increasing number of vehicles in operation will spur replacement opportunities and attra ... Continue reading
Hyundai Virtual Guide Introduces Augmented Reality To The Owner's Manual
Nov 15, 2015
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2015 -- Later this year, Hyundai will be the first mainstream automaker to launch an augmented reality owner's manual app. The Hyundai Virtual Guide app is the brand's modern take on the traditional owner's manual, allowing consumers to use their smartphone or tablet computer to get how-to informa ... Continue reading
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