Delphi Automotive is trying to develop a gasoline engine that runs like a diesel. That raises the question, why not just use diesel? According to engineers, gasoline burns cleaner, requiring less expensive emissions devices than those currently required on diesel engines.
GM To Cut 190,000 Units, Shut 13 Plants, Some Permanently
GM to cut 190,000 units, shut 13 plants, some permanently... because of Delphi? [Freep]
New Delphi Tech Ensures No More Dead Keyfob Batteries
Delphi, makers of all kinds of vehicle electronic gadgetry, will become the first manufacturer to use what is being called "segmented display cell." SDC is a type of e-ink used in electronics and will soon be implemented into a wireless bi-directional keyfob. SDC will make integrating displays into keyfobs a little more…
GM assumes an additional $1.5 to $2 billion in pension obligations from Delphi. [Detroit News]
Delphi accepts that $2.55B Appaloosa offer. Jeez, and you thought we liked saying Geelong. [Detroit News]
The bankruptcy bill for Delphi will top $200 million and may go as high as $300 million. [Detroit News]
Delphi UAW Workers Agree To Wage Cuts And Plant Closings!
Forget the "Jesus Phone" — folks at Delphi, General Motors and the executive offices of the UAW are praising the real thing this early afternoon because according to Automotive News, UAW workers voted by more than a 2-1 ratio to approve the deal calling for top production wages to drop from $27 an hour to $18.50. Also,…
