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UK: 150bhp power rise for next Vauxhall VXR8

30 May 2013

General Motors Europe's Vauxhall brand is to launch the next VXR8 GTS in December, its version of Holden's just-announced HSV GEN-F GTS. Both are powered by the 576bhp supercharged V8 from the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

AUSTRALIA: Lotus supply pipeline flowing again

10 September 2012

Following the change of ownership of British sports car company Lotus, and consequent production delays, deliveries of the Elise S have now started in Australia, ahead of full supply of the entire range plus new models over the coming months.

US: Eaton to develop affordable home refueling station for natural gas vehicles

23 July 2012

Eaton is developing technology for the home refuelling of natural gas powered vehicles.

UK: Eaton inks supercharger distribution deal with Cosworth

15 June 2012

Eaton Corporation today has signed a distributor agreement with the Cosworth Group in the UK, to supply TVS supercharger (Twin Vortices Series) and other roots-type Superchargers to the European automotive market.

COMMENT: Nylon 12 explosion to send ripples around world?

26 April 2012

There seems to be a massive supplier storm brewing as the full impact of last month's huge explosion at Evonik's Nylon 12 resin plant in Germany starts to be felt.

INTERVIEW: Andreas Renschler, Head of Daimler Trucks Division

17 November 2011

Daimler's Trucks Division has been a strong performer through 2011, helped by a recovery in global heavy truck markets and a lower cost base following restructuring. Andreas Renschler has been with Daimler since 1988 (including a spell as head of the Mercedes' smart brand) and has headed Daimler Trucks since 2004. Oliver Dixon recently caught up with him on behalf of just-auto to discuss prospects.

US: Department of Energy awards US$8.4m for engine technology research

28 September 2011

US suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have been awarded US$8.4m by the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and demonstrate technologies that increase the efficiency of engines and powertrains.

BRIC markets review – India

6 June 2011

In the BRIC market review series this month, we take a look at the latest developments in India.

INDIA: Eaton sees sales trebling by 2015

4 April 2011

Eaton expects its India sales to treble to US$500m by 2015, aided by a strong domestic market and steady economic growth, its chief executive has said.

Q&A with A123 Systems

14 January 2011

A123 Systems Inc develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and commercial markets. Headquartered in Massachusetts and founded in 2001, A123 Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In this interview, Matthew Beecham talked with Jeff Kessen, director of automotive marketing, Automotive Solutions Group, A123 Systems.

CHINA: Changan Auto and LG Chem ink li-ion deal

11 January 2011

Chongqing Changan Automobile has signed a strategic agreement with LG Chem to jointly develop lithium-ion batteries for new energy vehicles, Gasgoo.com, citing Chongqing Commercial Daily, reported.

BRIEFING: Companies compete to create faster chargers for EVs

23 November 2010

As governments wake up to the need of establishing an infrastructure of charging points for electric vehicles (EVs), commercial players are offering anything from the expertise to set up the network down to the individual chargers.

US: Eaton posts net income gain of 39%

21 October 2010

Eaton has announced that its sales in the third quarter were USD3.6bn, 18% above the same period in 2009. Net income was USD268m, an increase of 39% on the same quarter of last year. The results included improved performance in the Truck and Automotive divisions.

US: Charging sector to grow to US$3bn by 2017

22 September 2010

Verify Markets has released a market research report on the North American Electric Vehicle (EV) charging industry indicating the sector is predicted to grow rapidly during the next five to seven years, reaching US$3.09 billion by 2017.

SOUTH KOREA: LG Chem to supply Volvo lithium-ion battery

26 April 2010

South Korean chemical manufacturer LG Chem has been selected to supply Volvo's lithium-ion battery pack according to press reports.

CHINA: Eaton expanding engine valve production

13 April 2010

Eaton Corporation is to expand its vehicle operations in China with a new engine valve production facility in Jining City, Shandong Province.

CHINA: Eaton invests in new engine valve facility

29 March 2010

Eaton has announced that it will expand its vehicle operations in China by investing in a new engine valve production facility in Jining City, Shandong Province.