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Hybrid Vehicles Spell Opportunity For U.S. Motor Manufacturers
As hybrid vehicle demand grows, manufacturers producing motors in-house will prefer to outsource motors to vendors that have a deeper understanding of the operational, supply chain and technical requirements of the hybrid automotive industry. Read more

Calling For A 68-MPH Truck Speed
Nine motor carriers and a public safety interest group have petitioned the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) to regulate larger on-road truck speeds. Read more

Alcoa Opens Manufacturing Plant In Bulgaria
Alcoa opened its first manufacturing facility in Bulgaria on the site of an abandoned industrial park. Read more

New Stainless Annealing Line Starts In Mexico
A new bright-annealing line for stainless steel has been inaugurated at TK-Mexinox, the Thyssen Krupp stainless steel plant in San Luis PotosÏ, Mexico. The line is Thyssen Krupp's first bright-annealing operation in North America. Read more



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Fuel For Inflation
The upward trend in fuel pricing is expected to continue, but how much and how fast is the question. Read more.


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