Tag: Electric Vehicles

MAE Delivers eMobility Dyno to University of Windsor

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) recently installed an eMobility dynomometer at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, the company announced. The MAE-AWD-500-AC/EC-LEGACY-BG chassis dynamometer was a custom-built piece of testing equipment to meet the school’s requirements for research into electric vehicles, including BEV, PHEV, and FCEV, the company said. Some of the features and benefits… Continue reading MAE Delivers eMobility Dyno to University of Windsor

GKN Automotive Opens New Texas Warehouse

GKN Automotive has opened a new Dallas-Fort Worth warehouse to serve its aftermarket customers, the company announced. The new facility will house its portfolio of aftermarket products, including axle assemblies for light-duty passenger vehicles, driveshafts, joint and boot kits for all common makes and vehicle types, the company said. The new 3PL facility, finished in… Continue reading GKN Automotive Opens New Texas Warehouse

Honda Teases CR-V Hybrid Racer

Honda recently teased a new special project in development: a hybrid-powered racing CR-V. While details are sparse, the manufacturer provided a brief preview of the track-oriented crossover, which is expected to have over 800 hp under the hood. The car will be revealed on Feb. 28. Check out the preview below.

Webasto Opens New Charging Cable Production Facility in Mexico

Webasto recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Guanajuato, Mexico, the company said. It is the first site dedicated to the company’s charging business in the Americas region. The Guanajuato plant currently runs three lines that produce charging solutions, with plans to expand to eight lines by the end of the year with an output… Continue reading Webasto Opens New Charging Cable Production Facility in Mexico

BorgWarner Announces Name, CEO of Spin-Off Company

BorgWarner has announced Brady Ericson will serve as the new president and chief executive officer, and Chris Gropp will serve as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the separate, publicly traded company that will result from completion of the previously announced proposed spin-off of BorgWarner’s Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments, the company revealed.… Continue reading BorgWarner Announces Name, CEO of Spin-Off Company

OPTIMA Batteries Completes All-Electric Off-Road Rally

OPTIMA Batteries completed its first-ever electrified off-road vehicle event during the King of the Hammers race week, the company announced. The event was a poker-run style rally, where participants explored Johnson Valley, California in their own electric vehicles. The tour was designed as an entry-level off-road adventure and did not require any vehicle modifications, though… Continue reading OPTIMA Batteries Completes All-Electric Off-Road Rally

SEMA Sponsors ZEV Conversion Rebate Bill in California

California State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-Burbank) recently introduced Senate Bill 301, a bill sponsored by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), to create a financial rebate program for converting gas and diesel-powered motor vehicles into zero-emissions-vehicles (ZEVs), the organization announced. The legislation will allow California to support small businesses and maintain its rich car… Continue reading SEMA Sponsors ZEV Conversion Rebate Bill in California

Mustang AE Delivers Test Stand for EV Manufacturer

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) has delivered an end-of-line (EOL) test stand for Lion Electric, a manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles, the company announced. The test stand is designed to perform quality control testing of on-road electric trucks and buses.  The system performs performance testing, functional testing, visual inspections, and brake testing, MAE representatives said. The software… Continue reading Mustang AE Delivers Test Stand for EV Manufacturer

Vehicle, Equipment Debuts Scheduled for Work Truck Week

New electric and internal combustion commercial vehicles are among the products slated to debut during Work Truck Week 2023, event organizers announced. Work Truck Week is scheduled for March 7–10, at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Green Truck Summit is March 7. Educational sessions run March 7–9. The Work Truck Show exhibit hall is open… Continue reading Vehicle, Equipment Debuts Scheduled for Work Truck Week