FEV to Host SAE 2005 Technology Innovation Forum

DETROIT, March 24 -- FEV, a globally recognized, independent powertrain design and development company, will host the 2005 Technology Innovation Forum sessions at SAE 2005 from April 11-14 at Detroit's Cobo Center.

This year's FEV Technology Innovation Forum will feature eight sessions over four days devoted to high-performance vehicles, and management and marketplace themes.

The program will begin with a grand opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. by FEV Group CEO Dr. Stefan Pischinger and Jim Queen, General Motors vice president, Global Engineering. The sessions run from 10 a.m. Monday, April 11, through 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14, on the Cobo Center SAE show floor. Topics include the all-new Corvette Z06, milestones in 100 years of mobility engineering, heroes of Formula 1, a look at the global industry from Sweden, India and China, and technology licensing.

"We welcome the opportunity to host these valuable sessions. It's important to provide a forum where we can share and explore innovations in the industry," said Gary Rogers, president and chief executive officer of FEV Engine Technology, Inc.

SAE created the Technology Forum for the 2004 Congress, adding thought- provoking commentaries and panel discussions featuring top auto industry executives -- many of whom drew standing-room-only crowds.

The forums provide a slightly less-technical view of many topics that are covered in greater detail in the technology sessions scattered throughout the conference center.

The FEV Technology Innovation Forum schedule includes:

* Corvette Z06 and 2006 C-6 - New Developments, Monday, April 11, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

* Significant Milestones in 100 Years of Mobility Engineering, Tuesday, April 12, 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

* Heroes of Formula SAE - Parking Lot Racers Make Good!, Tuesday, April 12, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

* Electronic Technology Applied to Formula 1, Wednesday, April 13, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

* Global Supply Network, Sweden, Wednesday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

* India - The Next Global Automotive Hub, Wednesday, April 13, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

* Engineering Design and Product Development Capabilities in China: Implications for the Global Automotive Industry, Wednesday, April 13, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

* Technology Licensing - A Faster, Cheaper, Better Way to Market, Thursday, April 14, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Visit FEV Engine Technology at SAE Booth # 1815

FEV is an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design and development company. Globally, it provides complete concept-to-production (C2P) support to the transportation industry, commercial engine manufacturers, and the emerging fuel-cell industry. FEV designs, prototypes and develops advanced gasoline-, diesel- and alternative-fueled engines, as well as advanced vehicle powertrain concepts, including hybrid-electric vehicles. FEV is also a global supplier of advanced test cell, instrumentation and test equipment.

Additional information is available at http://www.fev.com/ .