GM rotary engine plagued by ongoing problems
GM has delayed payments on the Wankel rotary engine patent licenses as it faces fuel economy and emissions issues. Curtiss-Wright reports a payment deadline shift to January 31, while GM has spent heavily on development with no clear production schedule for the Vega and Monza.
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VW lays off 30 000 for a week in Germany
Volkswagen West Germany’s largest car maker placed 30 000 workers on a one week layoff starting Monday citing weak auto sales. The cut affects Hannover Brunswick Kassel and Salzgitter plants while Wolfsburg and Emden are spared. The move is the 10th layoff this year amid expected red totals for the year.
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EPA tests of engine assailed by LaForce brothers
Pittsburgh AP report says the Endemiok tal Protection Agency has limited knowledge of the LaForce engine after tests. Robert and Edward LaForce claim 80 percent better fuel economy, more horsepower, and lower emissions but allege EPA tampered with conventional engine comparisons and restricted adjustments. EPA expert Eric Stork counters the LaForce test is not a major development.
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