MAHLE Plans Expansion Of North American Powertrain Operations
MAHLE Powertrain is opening a new North American headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan, later this year as part of a $16 million North American expansion that will create new jobs and accelerate a variety of advanced engine-development programs.
Delphi To Debut New ‘Tech Truck’ At IAA CV Show
Concept vehicle showcases Delphi’s latest powertrain, safety, infotainment and system architecture technologies.
Forty Technicians Honored at ASE Annual Meeting
Thirty different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision and Parts categories, along with three instructor awards. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
Vehicles Powered by Clean, American Natural Gas ‘Take the Hill’
Energy expert T. Boone Pickens joins members of Congress and others at public display of NGVs.
Eaton Begins Commercial Production of Hybrid Power Systems for Medium-Duty Trucks
Industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has announced that the company’s medium-duty hybrid power systems are now commercially available and will be ready for customer deliveries in 2008 on the chassis of several major North American commercial vehicle manufacturers. These include International Truck and Engine Corp., Kenworth Truck Co., Peterbilt Motors and Freightliner Corp.
Philippine President Takes Delivery of First CNG Buses for Metro Manila
Cummins Westport Inc. has reported the July 1 launch by the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) of the country’s first clean air public buses that will operate in Metro Manila. The buses are powered by Cummins Westport low-emissions natural gas engines.