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A Meritor developed electric powertrain has been tested for the first time ahead of its use in heavy trucks

Historically speaking, the handicap accessible vehicle market in North America was catered to by aftermarket companies, who'd convert standard passenger vehicles (usually larger vans) to be accessible. But in the early 2000s a couple of entrepreneurs had a new idea: A commercial vehicle designed from the get-go as accessible. Let's talk about the Vehicle Production Group, it's a bit of a wild ride.

GM Defense has a new chief engineer March 10 GM Defense was awarded a contract to produce the Army's new Infantry Squad Vehicle and has appointed a new chief engineer to help lead the business into next-generation combat vehicle development efforts in the defense sector. (Photo courtesy of GM Defense) WASHINGTON — GM Defense has brought on Rick Kewley as its new executive chief engineer, who will be in charge of all engineering and program execution at the General Motors subsidiary, according to a March 10 company statement. Kewley has a long history at GM — a 27-year career — and ...