Contech Castings Acquired By Shiloh Industries Inc.
Based in Southfield, Mich., Contech is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered, fully machined, lightweight diecast components for the automotive industry.
Dayco Acquires Metavation, Expands Damper Product Offering In North America
Metavation is a North American-based manufacturer of crankshaft damper pulleys with a research and development center in Hillsdale, Mich.; manufacturing operations in Mount Pleasant, Vassar, and Hillsdale, Mich., and San Luis Potosi, Mexico; as well as a corporate headquarters office in Southfield, Mich.
Herman Trend Alert: Electric Cars Ahead Of Hybrids In Speed Of Acceptance
In 1997, when hybrids were first introduced, there were relatively few manufacturers and the cost was fairly high; now in 2013, we have many of the major manufacturers offering EVs and the prices are almost reasonable for the investment.
NASCAR Green Initiative Continues Steady Growth With Eaton Partnership
Twenty electric vehicle charging stations to be installed at NASCAR offices.
Federal-Mogul Increases Production, Extends Range Of Applications For Its CrushShield Systems Protection Material
Federal-Mogul Corp.’s Powertrain Segment is extending its range of CrushShield systems protection products after experiencing high levels of demand for the technology since its launch in 2011, the company says.
The Future of Cars Lies in Gasoline-Powered Technology, Says Edmunds.com
Gasoline-powered engines aren’t going anywhere soon and, in fact, they’re expected to remain the dominant force in the automotive market for decades to come, according to online car shopping and automotive information resource Edmunds.com.
Askpatty.Com CEO Jody DeVere To Receive Distinguished Service Award
Women’s Automotive Association International to honor DeVere during upcoming NADA Convention.
TEAM Industries Licenses Fallbrook Technologies’ NuVinci Continuously Variable Transmission Technology For Light Vehicle Applications
The licensing arrangement between TEAM and Fallbrook includes exclusive manufacturing rights for TEAM’s light utility and recreational vehicle families for North America and Europe and includes an engineering services agreement (ESA) for the development of a NuVinci vehicle transmission, with development running through 2013 and into 2014. The agreement also provides for royalties with commercialization volume milestones beginning in 2015.
SPX Service Solutions To Distribute And Install Plugless Power Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
Service Solutions to launch an in-home vehicle and station installation program for Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt owners who purchase Plugless Power wireless charging systems.
Nearly One in Four Plug-In Electric Vehicles Sold in the United States from 2012 to 2020 Will be Sold in California, Forecasts Pike Research
According to the new report from Pike, the state with the highest PEV sales over the remainder of this decade will be California, followed by New York, Florida, Texas and Washington.