DALLAS--May 24, 2001--An important new version of an inspection standard that allows inspection equipment to communicate directly with a broad range of manufacturing software systems has been adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard (DMIS) version 4.0, ad ... Continue reading
DUNBAR, Pa., May 24 The Pa. Auto Theft Prevention Authority will co-sponsor a free VIN etching event, held by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Independent Insurance Agents Association, on Saturday, June 2, 2001, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Open to the public, the event will be held at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, ... Continue reading
Permatex(R) and Dow Automotive's Essex ARG to Enter Exclusive Marketing Relationship
DAYTON, Ohio, May 24 Essex ARG entered into an exclusive agreement with Permatex, Inc., Hartford, CT, to market automotive glass repair products through an alliance between Essex ARG and Permatex. Terms of the agreement were not announced. Essex ARG, a unit of Dow Automotive, is the market leader supplying adhesive sys ... Continue reading
Subaru America, Inc. Renews License With Autoweb's AIC Competitive Comparison Module
Subaru America Renews its Long-standing Relationship with Autoweb's AIC SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 24 Autoweb.com, Inc. , a leading consumer automotive Internet service ( http://www.autoweb.com ), today announced that it has renewed its relationship with Subaru America, Inc. for license of Autoweb's Automotive Informatio ... Continue reading
Thousands of Car Owners Rely on zMAX; Consumers Increase Gasoline Mileage and Save Money With zMAX
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 24 As we face some of the highest gasoline prices in history, more and more drivers are relying on zMAX to improve car performance and save money. By penetrating and saturating metal surfaces with scientifically modified micro-molecules, the zMAX formulation has improved car performance, increased ... Continue reading
UK Auto Industry Is Reshaped by Euro Policy, New Study Finds
Volume Manufacturing Sector Will Decline, Premium Sector Could Prosper LONDON, May 24 Global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney, a division of global services leader EDS , today released the results of a new study that shows the United Kingdom auto industry will continue to undergo major change. Key findings of th ... Continue reading
Unifi Technology Group Introduces SCOR-based Supply Chain Consulting Practice For Manufacturing
Software Modeling of Supply Chain Operations Provides Metrics for Targeting Areas of Improvement, Impact Analysis of Implementation Strategies, And Criteria Definition for Selection of Enabling Technologies CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 24 Unifi Technology Group, Inc., a leading e-Manufacturing solutions provider, today announc ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--May 24, 2001--USF Worldwide, the global freight forwarding unit of USFreightways, announced that its USF Asia Group received its Class A operating authority from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) for its China subsidiary, USF Worldwide China, Ltd. "The scope of the Cl ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Appoints Marti Eulberg Vice President of Sales Operations
ROCKLEIGH, N.J., May 24 Volvo Cars of North America has appointed a new Vice President of Sales Operations to head up the Network Development and Commercial Sales business units. Marti Eulberg, joins Volvo on June 18 from BMW of North America Inc. to take responsibility for business to business, commercial and daily re ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Releases Memorial Day Travel Projections
HOUSTON--May 24, 2001--Record gasoline prices and a sluggish economy are not expected to deter travelers this Memorial Day holiday. AAA's annual Memorial Day survey projects that 34.2 million Americans plan to travel 50 miles or more from home, up less than 1 percent from last year's 32.1 million. Approximately 28.5 mi ... Continue reading
AIADA Applauds Senate Passage of Tax Bill; Includes Death Tax Repeal
WASHINGTON, May 24 After nearly three days of debate, the Senate overwhelmingly approved a $1.35 trillion tax package, which includes a provision to repeal the death tax. "We are elated that the Senate bill includes death tax repeal," said Richard Kull, chairman of the American International Automobile Dealers Associat ... Continue reading
Boeing Brings Space Technology Down to Earth to Make Hydrogen Fuel Safer
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--May 24, 2001--The Boeing Co. successfully demonstrated new technology that could increase safety for rockets as well as hydrogen-fuel automobiles being developed by car makers. Working in partnership with researchers from Intelligent Optical Systems, Torrance, Calif., Boeing scientists tested ... Continue reading
Dana's Perfect Circle Facility Earns Indiana Environmental Award
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 24 Dana Corporation's Perfect Circle Division Richmond Liner Foundry has earned the Indiana Governor's Award for Excellence in Recycling. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The facility earned the honor for its determination in finding an innovative approach to turning a non-h ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders
TULSA, Okla., May 24 Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the formal business of the meeting, Joseph E. Cappy, Molly Shi Boren, Thomas P. Capo, Edward J. Hogan, Maryann N. Keller, The Honorable Edward C. Lumley, John C. Pope, John P. Tierney and Ed ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., May 24 Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced today that, at an award ceremony honoring top Michigan organizations and leaders, the State of Michigan has honored ECD for its "outstanding contributions" in advanced manufacturing technology. The award was part of the State of Michigan Business Succe ... Continue reading
EWRX Evaluates Unique Software Package
DENVER, Colo., May 24 EWRX Internet Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EWRXE)(http://www.ewrx.com) today announced it has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase a software package and all intellectual rights and property therein. The software is unique in that it continuously backs up operating systems and protects them ... Continue reading
HARTFORD, Conn.--May 24, 2001--The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company announced today that it will donate its extensive collection of American art to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, giving state residents and visitors greater access to these important paintings. The collection, which focus ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Czech Republic Operations Earns Ford Q1
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 24 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , announced today that its aluminum wheel facility located in Ostrava, Czech Republic has achieved Ford Motor Company's Q1 Award. The Q1 Award is presented to Ford suppliers who have achieved a sustained level of excellence in customer satisfaction by meeting ... Continue reading
Louis D. Camino, Rouge Industries, Inc. President, to Retire June 2001
DEARBORN, Mich., May 24 Rouge Industries, Inc. announced today that Mr. Louis D. Camino, its president and chief operating officer, will retire effective June 1, 2001. Mr. Camino joined Rouge Steel Company as its president and chief operating officer in February 1990, shortly after the Company's acquisition from Ford M ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Hall of Fame to induct class of 2001
M01003 May 24, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Mederski Phone: (614) 856-2222 Fax: (614) 856-2221 Motorcycle Hall of Fame to induct class of 2001 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Twenty-eight legendary figures in the history of American motorcycling will be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in ceremonies Septembe ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 24, 2001 -------------------------------------------------- Helping Consumers Achieve More Miles Per Dollar Delphi Automotive Systems began developing fuel-efficient technologies long before the recent energy crunch -- introducing several industry first technologies to improve fuel economy, among other en ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--May 24, 2001--To demonstrate the impact strength of its new polycarbonate modeling material at the RP& M (Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing) show in Cincinnati last week, Stratasys invited attendees to hit polycarbonate golf-ball models built on the new FDM Titan(TM) rapid prototyping system, which was unv ... Continue reading
TEAM Vehicle Sales Announces Columbus, Ohio Vehicle Sales Center Opening
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.--May 24, 2001--TEAM Vehicle Sales announced today the grand opening of its retail vehicle sales center in Columbus, OH, located at 1600 Integrity Drive. TEAM Vehicle Sales, Columbus, is the tenth national retail vehicle sales center opened in the last twelve months, and one of the 20 retail centers ... Continue reading
Tom Adams Becomes PGI's Vice President, Automotive Group
ARLINGTON, Va.--May 24, 2001--PGI, Inc., the event and communications agency, announced today that Tom Adams is the new Vice President, Automotive Group, effective immediately. Tom has over 20 years experience within the automotive industry including marketing and sales assignments with Ford Motor Company in Detroit an ... Continue reading
USF Distribution Opens Bay Area Service Center
BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--May 24, 2001--USF Distribution, a logistics subsidiary of USFreightways Corporation, announced today the opening of a new 70,000 square foot service center at 18300 Stanford Road in Tracy, California. From this location, USF Distribution will provide delivery service to 29 Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Ba ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 24 Visteon Corporation , Southwall Technologies, Inc. , and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today announced favorable results from a July 2000 desert test program. Results of the program demonstrate that a test vehicle equipped with Southwall's XIR(R) tra ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader to run Open car in Coca Cola 600
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 Schrader's Thoughts On The Coca-Cola 600... "This track has so many little bumps and dips on it, and it reacts so fast to changes in the weather that we've got a lot to think about when we making changes. Right now the track doesn't have two gro ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton ready for Coca Cola 600 after good run in 'The Open'
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 “The Winston was a good run for us. We were competitive and that’s what we need to do with this new Dodge. We need to get back to where we were last year - leading races and contending for wins - and we made a step in that direction ... Continue reading
NASCAR HISTORY: Charlotte is a Magical Place For Buddy Baker and Dodge
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - When Dodge returns to Charlotte for its first 600-mile stock car race in more than 15 years, one very interested spectator will be home-grown racing legend Buddy Baker. "Charlotte (now Lowe's Motor Speedway) was a magical place ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Indy Ace Scott Goodyear ready to run Sunday's Indy 500
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 Indianapolis, IN (May 24, 2001) - #52 Thermos® Grill2Go™ driver Scott Goodyear logged his final practice laps at the famed Brickyard Thursday in preparation for Sunday's 85th running of the Indianapolis 500. The two-time Indianapolis 500 ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Kelley Racing beats Galles to win Coors Pit Stop Challenge
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 24, 2001 - Scott Sharp has shown plenty of speed on the racetrack this month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and his Kelley Racing team did the same in the pits to win the Coors Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge on May ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Champion Cheever looking for second 500 victory in four years
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 Indianapolis, IN (May 24, 2001) - Eddie Cheever Jr. turned his final practice laps for Sunday's Indianapolis 500 during Thursday's Coors Carburetion Day, posting a top speed of 217.847 mph. The 1998 Indianapolis 500 Champion will start 25th in h ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Coor Carb Day Practice Quotes
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 PRACTICE QUOTES -- THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2001 -- COORS CARB DAY NICOLAS MINASSIAN (#49 Target Chip Ganassi Racing G Force/Oldsmobile/Firestone): "I was just cruising around. I did a few laps. We just scuffed a few tires. It was very relaxed." (About ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Coor Carb Day Practice Times and Speeds
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 1 8 Sharp, Scott D/O/F 40.2365 223.678 2 66 de Ferran, Gil D/O/F 40.4027 222.757 3 91 Lazier, Buddy D/O/F 40.4691 222.392 4 2 Ray, Greg D/O/F 40.4728 222.372 5 35 Ward, Jeff G/O/F 40.5335 222.039 6 28 Dismore, Mark D/O/F 40.5974 221.689 7 68 Cas ... Continue reading
NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 27, 'Big Jim' Dunn
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 Over a period of 40 years, Jim Dunn drove a variety of cars that were the hardest to drive, and he was a winner in all of them. He won in AA/A, AA/FA, front-engine Top Fuel dragsters, and Funny Cars (including two unique but squirrelly rear-engi ... Continue reading
INDY 500: MBNA Pole Winner Sharp Fastest in Coors Carb Day
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 24, 2001 - Scott Sharp now is taking aim at the "triple crown" of the 85th Indianapolis 500 after leading Coors Carb Day practice May 24. Sharp won the MBNA Pole on May 12, led the final practice for the race today at ... Continue reading
USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Anderson
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 24, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: May 23, 2001 – Anderson, Indiana – Anderson Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Dave Darland, 31J, DeSalle-11.360; 2. Brian Tyler, 69, Dynamics-11.489; 3. Jay Drake, 62, BWB-11.524; 4. Tracy ... Continue reading
Auto Enthusiasts Use Web More Than Others
According to a study by SEMA and GR8TRIDE.com, automotive enthusiasts do use the Internet for research. Some people stereotype the guy in his garage working hard on his car as someone who wants little to do with the Web. This stereotype is way off base, said George Vrabeck, CEO of GR8RIDE, PRIMEDIA’s online resou ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire to Help Meet Increased Consumer Demand
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 24 COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced that it is stepping up production of certain SUV and light truck tire lines in order help meet increased consumer demand for these products. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Commenting on the move, Cooper chairman, presi ... Continue reading
Slip-sliding away? By Tim Moran, Our Man In Detroit
A Guest Editorial From Eye4Auto's Tim Moran, Our Man In Detroit...There are a lot of ways in the world to say something's difficult to get done. "We're trying to nail Jell-O to a wall here," said one executive, using the famous wiggly brand-named product owned by Kraft Foods to describe just how hard it was to pin down ... Continue reading
Microvision and Ford to Collaborate on Novel Display For Automobiles
Microvision Inc., the leader in light scanning technologies, announced today that they will collaborate with Ford Research Laboratory on the design and development of next generation driver and passenger display systems for automotive use. The first project will demonstrate Microvision's light scanning display technolo ... Continue reading
Consumers Run Out of Gas When It Comes to Changing Driving Patterns
A new survey conducted by the MSN(R) Carpoint(TM) service, the most visited car-buying and car-ownership site on the Web, revealed that many Americans are slow to change their driving behavior despite high gas prices. 66 percent of those polled in the MSN Carpoint.com Fast Facts May 2001 survey said that the rising cos ... Continue reading
Continental Teves, Piston Automotive Form Brake System Joint Venture
Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, Piston Automotive CEO Vinnie Johnson and Continental Teves N.A. President William Kozyra jointly announced today the formation of Piston Modules LLC, a joint venture of the two firms to assemble and sequence vehicle modules. The joint venture -- Piston Modules -- will occupy a 30,000 square ... Continue reading
Sertapak Announces ISO 2000 Certific ation***
Sertapak Group Packaging Systems is pleased to announce achievement of ISO 2000 certification. "Early registration with the new standard was crucial to Sertapak. Our commitment to obtaining ISO 2000 Registration was made prior to the standard being approved. We were certified by KPMG in January 2001 - one month after t ... Continue reading
The following is the latest news from Spartan Motors; if you have further questions, please contact me at 616-233-0500. Thank you for your interest in Spartan. Jill Jill Ward Associate Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc Phone 616.233.0500 Fax 616.233.0600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Gaedert Spartan Motors, Inc. ... Continue reading
Autodaq Corporation Launches 'Autodaq Allied Auctions'
MENLO PARK, Calif.--May 24, 2001--Autodaq Corporation, an integrated automotive remarketing services company, today announced the launch of Autodaq Allied Auctions, a program that provides physical auto auctions with the tools to offer an 'electronic lane' that complements their physical lanes. Powered by proven Autoda ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Celebrates Second Anniversary With Continued Strong Growth in All Areas of Business
LOS ANGELES--May 24, 2001-- Record Traffic, Strategic Acquisition, Increased Operating Efficiency, Key Alliances and Expanded Dealer Network Are Among Past Year's Major Milestones Two years ago, CarsDirect set out to re-invent and dramatically improve the online car buying experience for consumers. Today, the leading o ... Continue reading
Cornell Wins Formula SAE(R) Automotive Design Competition
PONTIAC, Mich., May 24 Cornell University put it all together to outrun and outlast 125 collegiate engineering teams and easily win the 2001 Formula SAE(R) Competition. Cornell, which along with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) have combined to dominate the 21-year old event, visited the winner's circle after ... Continue reading
DBRS confirms Ford Credit Canada Ltd. at A (high) and R-1 (low)
Ford Credit Canada Ltd. - Confirms at A (high) and R-1 (low) May 23,2001.09:30AM Kam Hon / David Schroeder (416) 593-5577 x243/x232 e-mail: khon@dbrs.com <mailto:khon@dbrs.com> Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated A (high) Negative Confirmed Unsecured Senior Notes (guar. by Ford Motor Credit Co.) R-1 (low) Stable Conf ... Continue reading
DBRS confirms Ford Motor Company at A (high) and R-1 (low)
Ford Motor Company - Confirms at A (high) and R-1 (low) May 23,2001.10:07AM Kam Hon / David Schroeder (416) 593-5577 x243/x232 e-mail: khon@dbrs.com <mailto:khon@dbrs.com> Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated A (high) Negative Confirmed Long Term Debt - Commercial Paper Rating R-1 (low) Stable Confirmed Commercial Pap ... Continue reading
Legal, Ethics and Compliance Training Goes Global; LRN Announces New International Courses
LOS ANGELES--May 24, 2001--LRN(R), The Legal Knowledge Company(TM), today announced that long-time Legal Compliance and Education Center (LCEC)(TM) customer Johnson Controls Inc. will be the first company to bring LRN's international, foreign language courses to its employees abroad. The courses, on European Union comp ... Continue reading
Lincoln Headlines Black Filmmakers at Fifth Annual Acapulco Black Film Festival
IRVINE, Calif., May 24 Lincoln joins Hollywood's most accomplished talent at the Fifth Annual Acapulco Black Film Festival (ABFF), considered by many in the entertainment industry to be the most prestigious international event for African-American filmmakers, actors and industry executives. The ABFF runs from June 4 to ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2001 Rules Announced
Applications For Entries Now Available GREENVILLE, S.C., May 24 Official rules for the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2001, an independent, real-world demonstration of the auto industry's commitment to and progress in the development of environmentally innovative vehicles, are being released today to prospective entries. ... Continue reading
Prescient Securities Signs Toyota Motor Credit Corporation To cpmarket.com Platform
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 24 Prescient Markets, an Internet solutions company for commercial paper distribution, today announced through its wholly owned broker-dealer subsidiary, Prescient Securities, LLC, a signed agreement with Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC). TMCC, a retail and wholesale financing company, wil ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, May 24 With the start of Memorial Day weekend less than a day away, when a record 28.5 million travelers will be on the road, according to the AAA, the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) and its member companies, believe it is of great importance to remind drivers of their responsibil ... Continue reading
Quixote Corporation Declares Regular Semiannual Dividend
CHICAGO--May 24, 2001--Quixote Corporation today announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared its regular semiannual dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend is payable on July 6, 2001 to all shareholders of record on June 6, 2001. Quixote Corporation, (www.quixotecorp.com), through its wholly-owned subsid ... Continue reading
Boost Gas Mileage and Performance With TORNADO; Green Under the Hood
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.--May 24, 2001-- According to the recent article in SEMA News, another by-product of the search for more efficient, less polluting products is the discovery of "bright ideas" that really work. Not every product that extends fuel economy requires a redesign from the ground up. An example of this ... Continue reading
Indy 500 Announces Expanded Deal With Princeton Video Image
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--May 24, 2001--Princeton Video Image, Inc. , the Emmy Award winning, global leader in virtual advertising and imaging solutions for television, today announced that the Indy 500 will make greater use of graphics produced by Princeton Video Image for the 85th running of the world's most popular motor ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Record First Quarter 2001 Results
- EBITDA Increased 27.8 - - Comparable Store Sales Rose 5.7% - ROANOKE, Va., May 24 Advance Auto Parts today announced record sales and operating income for the first quarter ended April 21, 2001. The results reflected continued strong comparable store sales growth and an increase in gross margin. Sales for the sixteen ... Continue reading
Delphi to Acquire Specialty Electronics Inc.
Acquisition Provides Connection Systems Access to New Markets TROY, Mich., May 24 Delphi Automotive Systems today announced its intent to purchase Specialty Electronics Inc., for $21.8 million. Specialty is a provider of electronic connector products and customized interconnect solutions to the telecom, computer, indus ... Continue reading
Timothy D. Vargo, announced his intention to step down from his daily responsibilities as president and chief operating officer and as a director in order to more closely attend to health matters in his family. Mr.Vargo will continue his involvement with AutoZone at a less time-consuming level. Mr. Odland will assume t ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Offers Father's Day Gift Ideas
PHILADELPHIA--May 24, 2001--Daddy can fix anything, right? Father knows best, particularly when he has the right tool for the job. Pep Boys understands that. So, whether dad likes to work under the hood or just have the whole family pile in for a safe drive, the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket reta ... Continue reading
Amerigon Names Retired Automotive Industry Senior Executive as New Director
IRWINDALE, Calif., May 24 Amerigon Incorporated announced today that it held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at the Company's headquarters, as scheduled. A quorum of shareholders was present in person or by proxy. All proposals submitted to the shareholders were approved, including the elec ... Continue reading
New Beetle Magazine Campaign Scores Big For Arnold
The Arnold advertising agency’s, "Hey, There's A..." campaign advertising the New Beetle for Volkswagen of America won the Grand Prize Magazine Publishers of America's Kelly Awards this past Tuesday night at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California. The ads emphasize the car's well known sh ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Congress Solutions to Highway Congestion
AAA today told federal lawmakers: "There is no simple solution to our congestion problems because America is a vast, diverse country, and Americans value their freedom to choose where they live, and how and where they travel." In testimony before the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee, Susan Pikrallidas, vice pres ... Continue reading
Synergy Offers Efficient Power Source to Fuel Cell Industry
Synergy Technologies Corp. announced that a 2.5 liter SynGen reactor system, designed by the company and installed at its Calgary facility, had successfully reformed feeds of natural gas into the hydrogen-rich fuel required for fuel cells. The company said the 2.5-liter system, which has been developed to demonstrate a ... Continue reading
The Department of Transportation today issued tire safety tips to consumers for the summertime vacation season. Tire care is especially critical in warm weather because long trips, heavy loads, higher speeds and higher temperatures all put additional stress on tires. Check your tires regularly to be sure there are no v ... Continue reading
Advanced Recycling Sciences Announces Launch of Tires2Oil Project
Patented Technology May Now Allow the 270 Million Scrap Tires Stockpiled Annually to be Converted to Usable By-Products Advanced Recycling Sciences, Inc. ("ARS") (OTCBB:ARYC), a leader in the field of acquiring and marketing innovative products and technologies to solve critical environmental problems, today announced ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports Record Fiscal Year 2001 Revenues
UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a developer of alternative energy technologies achieved record fiscal year 2001 revenues, exceeding target, and fiscal year losses were modestly higher despite the midyear slow-down in the Company's consumer and automotive electronics markets, William G. Rankin, President and Chief Executive Off ... Continue reading
AutoZone Reports Third Quarter Results
AutoZone, Inc., reported diluted earnings per share of $0.56 for its third fiscal quarter (12 weeks) ended May 5, 2001, an increase of 12% from $0.50 reported for the year ago quarter. Sales were $1.140 billion for the quarter, an increase of 8% from $1.059 billion in fiscal 2000. Same store sales, or sales for domesti ... Continue reading
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Statement
Following is a statement from Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.: Today we shared with Congress compelling data showing that a Ford Explorer is twice as likely to rollover in a tire-related accident than any other SUV. We believe this data, along with the data we shared with the public earlier this week, continues to raise se ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Statement Regarding Monitors' Report
The following statement is for attribution to Rich Gilligan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America (MMMA). This is in response to the final report by the Consent Decree Monitors filed today with the U.S. District Court in Peoria regarding the 1998 Equal Employ ... Continue reading
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