Want Machining Productivity? Look Closely at Components
Sensors, motors and more are making smart machines faster.
Trump Budget Would Scrap EPA’s Budget for Vehicle Emission Tests
The Trump administration’s proposed federal budget would virtually eliminate funding to pay for emission and fuel economy testing by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Conti Aims to Make Sense of Changing Road Conditions
Continental AG is developing a system that can quickly assess road precipitation and alter a vehicle’s driving dynamics accordingly.
Fewer than Half of Competitors Complete Autonomous Vehicle Race
Point One Navigation, a San Francisco-based location services startup, won the Self Racing Cars challenge last weekend at California’s Thunderhill West race track in northern California.
Ford: No Fully Autonomous Cars Until 2026
Consumers aren’t likely to be able to buy their own completely automated vehicles until at least 2026, even though such vehicles may come into use by ride-sharing services by 2021.
German Judge Chides VW for Withholding Diesel Cheating Details
A labor court judge in Germany condemns as “disconcerting” and “irritating” Volkswagen AG’s refusal to reveal findings of investigations into the company’s diesel emission cheating scandal.
Diesel Sales Expected Fall to 30% of European Market by 2020
The proportion of new cars powered by diesels in Europe is likely to shrink from 50% today to about 30% in three years, according to analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
EU Backs Tougher Rules on Emission Testing
The European Parliament has backed a bill that would give the EU more oversight of emission testing and certification procedures.