ZF Deal Fortifies FCA’s PHEV Plans
A large percentage of FCA’s lineup – all its rear- and all-wheel-drive vehicles with front-engine longitudinal drivetrain layouts – could employ ZF’s hybrid 8-speed automatic transmission.
Ford Hypes Hybrids
Ford is back in the hybrid business in a big way, offering all-new systems designed to electrify many of the vehicles it will launch between now and 2022.
American Axle’s Electrified Growth
A second automaker will add American Axle’s electrified axle next year while a fifth customer will join OEMs offering the Detroit-based supplier’s disconnecting AWD.
‘Superknock’ Leads List of Engine Downsizing Downsides
Small-displacement, direct-injected turbocharged engines are all the rage when it comes to improving fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance. But the punchy diminutive powerplants also come with some tough engineering challenges.
GM Invests in EV Future
General Motors grows its EV future with a $300 million investment in its plant in Orion Township, MI, where the automaker will add production of a second Chevrolet EV alongside the Bolt EV.
Volvo Pushes Ever More EV Power
A 48V starter-generator system is the next play for Volvo as it takes steps toward its goal of electrifying all its vehicles by 2025.
BorgWarner Turbo Boosts 2019 GM Pickups
Turbochargers are becoming commonplace in light-duty applications, but BorgWarner’s unique dual-volute unit gives General Motors’ new 4-cyl. pickup engine an edge.
Ford Reconsiders Level 3 Autonomy
Ford appears to be changing gears when it comes to adopting Level 3, part-time autonomous-driving capability into vehicles. The Dearborn automaker had planned to skip that step en route to offering a fully autonomous Level 4 vehicle by 2021.
Continental Concepts Focus on Safety
German supplier Continental rolls out its latest ideas, concepts and prototypes that could catch on with automakers striving for safety and zero accidents.
