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Ford, U-M Reach Deal to Embed FMC Engineers in Ann Arbor

U-M is one of only a handful of universities to offer master’s and doctoral degrees in robotics, with the Ph.D. program now in its third year. More than 35 faculty members work in the field. Continue reading

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BYD has New Grid Linked Energy Generation/Storage Gear

BYD, of course, operates several high-tech sectors including high-efficiency automobiles, electrified public transportation, environmentally-friendly energy storage, affordable solar power and information technology and original design manufacturing services. Continue reading

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FCA Recalls 1.4 Million Cars, SUVs for Deadly Airbag Failures

FCA is aware of three fatalities and five injuries that may be related to this safety defect. NHTSA has been extremely critical of the FCA’s safety recall practices. Continue reading

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Constellium, UACJ Open Kentucky Aluminum Auto Sheet Plant

The auto sheet plant is currently in testing phase, with ramp-up planned over the next two years. As of today, the line is essentially committed with orders from leading automotive OEMs in North America Constellium-UACJ said. Continue reading

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Japan Automakers Buy $68 billion in US-Made Auto Parts

JAMA normally runs for cover on bad news or critical developments, not returning media inquiries on serial molester Donald Trump and the lying, corrupt Hillary Clinton, as well as the fight over the Trans Pacific partnership that a fading Obama presidency is still promoting. It’s puzzling if these are all factors behind JAMA’s new-found attempt to talk with U.S. media.
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Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept Debuts 2016 Paris Motor Show

Sitting in the seat helps steady head movement caused by vehicle motion, keeping the field of vision fixed, according to the Japanese luxury car maker. Continue reading

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Metalworkers Demonstrate in Brazil at Bosch, Correo, Renault, Volvo and WHB Plants. Much Larger National Strike Proposed

On 8 September, leaders of metalworkers unions affiliated to the CNTM and to the CNM/CUT, also affiliated to IndustriALL, announced that they will hold a joint national strike on 29 September. Continue reading

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Mercedes Benz G-Class has Minor Role in SMS Für Dich

It’s claimed that love in the age of text messaging is the stuff of Hollywood movies, but it’s also claimed that Herfurth has created “a wistful and sassy film that touches the heart,” by Mercedes publicists. Continue reading

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General Motors to use 100% Renewable Power by 2050

General Motors said today it plans to generate or source all electricity with renewable power for its 350 operations in 59 countries with wind, sun and/or landfill gas by 2050. Continue reading

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Global Light Vehicle Sales Up in August

The global light vehicle market moved upwards in August after being flat recently, according to consultancy LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of light vehicle sales rose to 94.5 million units a year. Continue reading

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Southern California Edison on Emerging Plug and Play Grid

The goal of an as yet undetermined number of people is to get off the grid entirely, of course. Continue reading

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European Diesel Car Sales Continue to Decline

It’s not just Volkswagen Group with diesel woes, during August in the EU diesel car sales showed the lowest monthly market share since diesel penetration peaked in 2011. However, with a market share of 48.3% diesel car sales remain substantial. Continue reading

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More Flood Cars Back in Use – Buyer Beware

“Flood cars are a buyer’s worst nightmare,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. Continue reading

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Range Rated at 238 Miles by EPA

GM is hoping a taxpayer subsidy via a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 will make the EV saleable in what is a moribund market segment. Continue reading

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Long-Time Volkswagen Engineer Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges for Rigging Tests on Dirty Diesels

In the latest setback for beleaguered Volkswagen in the thus far un-ending Dieselgate scandal, a long-time employee – James Robert Liang – pled in the U.S. Eastern District Court of Michigan to criminal charges over his role in rigging results for at least 11 million diesels, thereby defrauding regulators. Continue reading

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