Automotive technology

Boston to replace school buses with electric ones by 2030

By MARK PRATTApril 6, 2022 GMT

Boston plans to replace its entire fleet of more than 700 school buses with electric vehicles by 2030, starting with 20 buses that will be taking kids to school some time during the next school year, Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday.

College aims to teach mechanics how to work on electric cars

December 12, 2021 GMT

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Southern Maine Community College is launching the state's first electric vehicle program that trains workers to diagnose and repair problems on electric and hybrid vehicles.

Massachusetts announces latest winners of vaccine lottery

August 5, 2021 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — An employee of a small publishing and software company and a high school student studying automotive technology are the latest winners of the state's VaxMillions Giveaway lottery, state officials said Thursday.

Tennessee to add electric car charging in state parks

July 22, 2021 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say they are partnering on an initiative to add electric vehicle charging stations at state parks.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation says it will team up with electric vehicle automaker and automotive technology company Rivian on the project that seeks to add charging stations at all 56 state parks.

Toyota donates 32 cars to 11 tech schools across Kentucky

July 7, 2021 GMT

VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) — Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky is donating vehicles to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for its automotive technology programs, officials said.

The company is giving 32 cars to 11 schools across the state, news outlets reported, citing a joint statement from Toyota and the school system.

Valley automotive students to compete in Murphy 2.1 Race in San Benito

By ALANA HERNANDEZ Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2019 GMT

SAN BENITO —As the competition continues to draw near, San Benito High School automotive technology students Caroline Hernandez and Erika Caxhanteje have been adding final touches to their team’s custom-built electric car named Pinky in preparation for their big race.

French auto technology supply plant to open near Kansas City

February 15, 2018 GMT

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — A French automotive technology supplier plans to open a $60 million production facility and bring 300 jobs to the Kansas City area...