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BorgWarner to Buy Electrification Specialist
BorgWarner Inc. has agreed to acquire Sevcon Inc., a Southborough, Mass.-based supplier of electric power system controllers, converters and battery chargers.
Breaking Down the Chevy Bolt
Sandy Munro and his team of engineers and costing analysts at Munro & Associates were contacted by UBS Research—an arm of the giant banking and investment firm—and asked whether it was possible to do a teardown and cost assessment of the Chevrolet Bolt EV.
VW Loosens Reins with Skoda-Developed Car for India
Volkswagen AG’s vow to give its operating units more control is getting its first test through the strategic partnership announced in February by its Skoda unit and Indian carmaker Tata Motors Ltd.
Germany Ponders Tougher Diesel Emission Rules
Germany’s transport ministry says it is considering “effective measures” to lower diesel engine emissions, including a new organization to test vehicles, Reuters reports.
Uber Partners with Ride-Sharing Rival in Russia
Ride-sharing specialist Uber Technologies Inc is merging its business in Russia with rival Yandex Taxi.
Germany Orders New Tests of Daimler Diesel Emissions
Germany’s transport ministry says it has found no evidence to date that Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit rigged diesels to evade emission limits but is ordering a new round of tests anyway.
Hyundai to Put All Future Models Through Development Ring
Hyundai Motor Co. plans to test all of its future vehicles on Germany’s famed Nurburgring course to help improve their driving dynamics.
Porsche Racing to the Future
Porsche is part of VW Group and it is one of the companies that is involved in putting vehicles on the U.S. market with diesel engines in violation of EPA emissions regulations, specifically model year 2013–2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel 3.0-liter V6 models.
Hyperloop One Preps for 250 mph Test
Hyperloop One plans within a few weeks to test its transport pod system at 250 mph, Reuters reports.
UPDATE: Honda Recalls 2.1 Million Cars for Fire Hazard
Honda Motor Co. is recalling 1.2 million of its Accord midsize sedans in the U.S. because a battery sensor could overheat and cause a fire.