GLG News by Nanotechnology Materials Experts

The US Government has mandated increased fuel economy for future cars and trucks.  The 35 mpg CAFE standard is a daunting challenge for Detroit as it scrambles to redesign 12-18 mpg trucks and SUVs.  Diesel engines have been proven in the European market and could see the lion's share...

A bankruptcy court has denied Chrysler the right to pull tooling from  Plastech which filed for Chapter 11 protection after negotiations fell apart.  This new found bargaining chip may prove valuable to other Tier suppliers as they continue to be squeezed between rising material costs...

As automotive Tier suppliers struggle to survive in today's brutal cost environment the OEMs are threatened with supply disruptions due to bankruptcies and volatile price negotiations.  With new contract terms that cut new UAW hires' wages  in half and reduce oppressive...

Raw material costs for metals and plastics are squeezing profits out of Tier suppliers in the auto industry.  Locked in to firm part price contracts with OEMs, suppliers cannot pass on rising commodity costs to stay profitable.  The cash drain has forced many into bankruptcy and presents strategic...

US Automotive Tier suppliers have been squeezed between rising material costs and unrelenting pressure from OEMs to lower prices.  As more major Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers seek bankruptcy protection OEMs must consider drastic changes in long term supply chain management to ensure their industry's...

Automotive OEMs are scrambling to introduce new diesel models that offer the needed 35 mpg while meeting the same strict emissions standards as the gas powered competition.  Advanced emission control technologies make modern diesel cars as clean as gas while lowering greenhouse gas emissions...

Production disruptions in South African mines coupled with growing demand for diesel emission control catalysts has pushed Platinum over $1500.  As supply side mine production issues are resolved demand should continue to grow due to tighter emission regulations and increased diesel penetration...

Consumers desire fuel efficient, environmentally friendly vehicles but most are unwilling to pay the sticker price premium for advanced technologies.  Automakers have many options including hybrids, E85, diesels, and advanced Direct-Injection gasoline powertrains.  Alternative powertrians...

Converging forces of high oil prices, increased CAFE mpg regulations, and looming EPA CO2 emissions standards will provide fertile ground to grow diesel market share in the US passenger vehicle market.

High fuel prices, Greenhouse Gas emissions, and pending CAFE mpg increases are increasing focus on advanced powertrains and fuels for the US light vehicle market.   While Ethanol fuel [E85] is a step in the right direction it may not be cost-effective vs. other options...