TRW Celebrates Milestone Production of Electrically Assisted Steering Products
TRW’s EAS systems have been in production for more than 10 years and, most recently, the company launched its most innovative EPS Belt Drive technology on a range of vehicles, including the Ford Fusion, Flex, Taurus, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MkT and MkS.
A123 Systems Signs Multi-Year Battery System Supply Agreement with Fisker Automotive
Battery systems to power Fisker’s Karma luxury plug-in hybrid electric.
SPX Service Solutions Announces Launch of Electric Vehicle Solutions Team
Team will provide turn-key deployment support for electric vehicle supply equipment to vehicle manufacturers.
Global Emissions Standards, Fuel Economy Regulations to Accelerate Demand for Delphi Hybrid, Electric Technology
Research studies indicate that, by 2020, there could be 13 million hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric or fuel cell vehicles on the road.
Ford Unveils ‘Intelligent’ System for Plug-In Hybrids to Communicate with the Electric Grid
All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology.
Metaldyne Submits Stalking Horse Bids for Most of Its Powertrain and Chassis Operations
The auctions will be held in early August.
1.7 Million Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles to be on the World’s Roadways by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research
A study from Pike Research shows that Toyota, General Motors and Ford will together account for three-quarters of the world market for PHEVs by 2015.
Chrysler Submits $448 Million Plan to Develop and Manufacture Electrified Vehicles
Chrysler submits three proposals for two Department of Energy initiatives aimed at rapid vehicle electrification.
Delphi Offers New Specialized Training for Technicians
New, extensive aftermarket training programs help professional automotive technicians gain expertise about the latest original equipment (OE) technologies.
Ford Awards Johnson Controls-Saft the Battery Contract for Its First Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
The five-year supply agreement includes delivery of battery packs for committed production in 2012 with a target of five thousand units per year.