Ricardo Fuel Economy / Emissions Technology Briefing and Drive Event

WHO: Ricardo -- a world-leading vehicle system and powertrain technology provider for automotive manufacturers, heavy-duty manufacturers and tier one suppliers.

WHAT: Fuel Economy / Emissions Technology Briefing and Drive Event -- to help the worldwide media gain a better understanding of what the transportation sector is doing about fuel economy and emissions to positively impact energy security and global warming.

To help clarify current and emerging technologies, explain industry terminology and provide a balanced and global perspective on future trends, the technology briefing will:

  *  Review energy security / emissions trends and issues;
  *  Outline what the transportation sector and Ricardo are doing to improve
     fuel economy and emissions; and
  *  Focus on hybrid, clean diesel, advanced gasoline and efficient
     transmission and driveline technologies.

For a hands-on learning experience allowing comparison and differentiation, the company will have several demonstration vehicles on-site, including:

  *  European clean diesels;
  *  Advanced gasoline technology demonstrator;
  *  Current hybrids; and
  *  Production vehicle featuring dual clutch transmission technology.

To cap off the event, the diesel land speed record setting JCB DIESELMAX, with Ricardo-designed engines, will also be on display.

  WHERE:  Ricardo Detroit Technology Campus
          40000 Ricardo Drive
          Van Buren Twp., MI 48111

  WHEN:  Monday, Sept. 25 from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
         *  Lunch with experts at 12 p.m.
         *  Technology briefing from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
         *  Drive event from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About Ricardo:

With technical centers in the UK, USA, Germany and the Czech Republic, Ricardo is a leading independent technology provider and strategic consultant to the world's automotive industries. The company's engineering expertise ranges from vehicle systems integration, controls, electronics and software development, to the latest driveline and transmission systems and gasoline, diesel, hybrid and fuel cell powertrain technologies. Its customers include the world's major vehicle, engine and transmission manufacturers, tier 1 suppliers and leading motorsport teams. Learn more about us at http://www.ricardo.com/ .