Automotive Powertrain Discusses the Latest Trends in Hybrid, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies That Are Fast Developing, Driven By Environmental Pressures Globally

DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 21, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c42449) has announced the addition of "Automotive Powertrain Analyst - September 2006 Issue" to their offering.

Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine and transmission business.

Covered topics include:

- Alternative fuels
- Conventional engines
- Corporate strategy
- Environment
- Financial performance
- Fuel cells
- Hybrids
- Joint ventures
- Key personnel
- Legislation
- Manufacturing
- Materials
- Mergers and acquisitions
- New products
- New technology
- Research and development
- Sales performance
- Vehicle manufacturer - supplier relationships

Our Powertrain report delves into engines, engine components, engine management systems and transmissions. The report provides news and analysis specific to this segment and discusses strategies evolved by manufacturers of vehicles, engines and transmissions.

Automotive Powertrain also discusses the latest trends in hybrid, fuel cell and hydrogen technologies that are fast developing, driven by environmental pressures globally. As discussions on the latest Environment Protection Agency standards, or the Euro 4 and Euro 5 standards rage on, the need for enhancing engine technologies has never been more urgent.

Engines such as DaimlerChrysler's powerful new 6.1-litre V8 Hemi that purportedly offers savings in fuel economy of up to 20% and the Lexus IS's all-new V6 featuring a newly designed fuel injection system and the power booster VVTi are part of a major technological development sweeping the passenger vehicle segment today. Similarly, engines with larger capacity, like the Cummins ISBe; DaimlerChrysler's next generation 15.6-litre in-line six-cylinder truck engines; International Truck and Engine's big bore diesel engines; and the 16-litre Volvo D16 equipped with EGR are all part of the crucial strategies deployed by the manufacturers to wake up to new demands placed by the regulators world over. Automotive Powertrain discreetly trains the spotlight on these developments to keep you up to date.

Automotive Powertrain provides both broad macro-economic information as well as detailed focus analysis down to vehicle or component level: there is no better way to stay informed on the latest developments in automotive powertrain globally.

Who relies on this report?

- Vehicle manufacturers
- Suppliers
- Consultants
- Investment Banks/Finance/Venture capital

Some Topics Covered Include:

US: General Motors reveals V8 diesel with CGI block
US: Ford axes Lincoln V8 engine plans
VM Engine & Transmission Strategies
Belarus: MAZ to offer first trucks with Euro IV engines
Brazil: South American debut for Cursor engine in Iveco's EuroCargo
Brazil: Volkswagen to recall 40,000 vehicles over fuel injection
        problems
China: FAW completes initial test run of new engine
China: Volkswagen's localisation rate to exceed 80% by 2008
China: Geely to move towards larger engines
Czech Republic: Tatra prepares Euro IV engine
Europe: Fuji Heavy confirms diesel plans for Subaru
France: Renault upgrades Trafic and Master diesels to meet Euro IV
        standards
India: Sonalika closes in on Rover engine sourcing deal
US: Navistar to supply new Power Stroke diesel engines to Ford
Russia: KATE to construct major auto transmission plant
Russia: ZF and KAMAZ enjoying fruits of joint venture
US: Freightliner serves Allison
US: New Porsche features BorgWarner all-wheel drive system
Australia: Drivetrain Systems to supply six-speed gearboxes to
           Mahindra
Australia: CSIRO launches partnership to design lighter automotive
           components
Brazil: Tupy confirms MAN CGI contract
China: Konka starts production of electronic injection system
Germany: Modine to supply German engine firm with EGR coolers
Germany: Visteon to sell two plants
India: Menon Bearings to supply engine bushes to General Motors
India: US awards grant to Pune for diesel retrofit project
India: Anand Automotive Systems plans Rs5bn expansion in Haryana
India: Mann+Hummel commences operations at Tumkur facility

UK: Lotus Engineering develops prototype E85 Exige
US: Synovate study reveals positive attitudes towards alternative
    vehicles
US: Tesla's electric Roadster sells out in three weeks
Japan: Nippon Oil develops new diesel engine lubricant
Sweden: SKF acquires Finnish lubrication systems business
Japanese component manufacturers target diesel demand
Can Land Rover save the 4x4?

Companies Mentioned Include:

Chevrolet, General Motors, Ford, Fuji, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Rover, Volkswagen

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