NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that together with NEC Corporation and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) it has achieved what is believed to be the world's first successful 28 GHz wireless data transmission between a 5G base station and a 5G mobile station in 5G field trials using a car moving at 305 km ... Continue reading
Ethanol Powered Vehicles and EV's The Realistic Future Of American Mobility
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen testified this morning before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment. “We believe the future is bright for U.S.-produced ethanol and other emerging biofuel technologies,” Dinneen said in prepared testimony. ... Continue reading
Well here it is in real non MBA or PHD terms...there are 260 million registered vehicles of the roads here in the USA each one beyond anyone's or anything's ability to substantially improve their MPG of gasoline...except for the Magic Spigot. Here are some MPG numbers crunched by an old high school graduate... 24 MPG o ... Continue reading
RFA Statement on White House Meeting on RFS
WASHINGTON May 8, 2018; Emily Druckman writing for the RFA reported that this morning, President Trump convened a meeting at the White House with Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), for yet another discussion on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). As a result o ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Co-publisher Comments: It’s about time that others are looking at EV reality and are coming to the same conclusion that we discovered two years ago; Electric Vehicles are not and will never (or until hydrogen fuel-cell technology is ready for prime time) become a meaningful solution to replace gasoli ... Continue reading
NASCAR Productions Prevails at 2018 Sports Emmy Awards
“100,000 Cameras” Documentary Series Honored for Second Consecutive Year DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2018) –- NASCAR Productions took the checkered flag for Outstanding Social TV Experience at last night’s 39th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards, marking the sport’s sixth win since 2011 and second consecutive in thi ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, May 9, 2018 -- Johnson Controls Power Solutions has been awarded contracts to supply absorbent glass mat (AGM) and flooded batteries to two heavy-duty commercial truck and bus industry leaders – Navistar and MAN Truck and Bus – in an effort to meet increasing electrical demands on fleets around the globe ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Superior Industries International, Inc. (“Superior”) , one of the world’s leading aluminum wheel suppliers for OEMs and the European aftermarket, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. “Our first quarter of 2018 represented a record start to the year, ext ... Continue reading
2019 BMW M5 Competition Sedan Preview
BMW M GmbH unveiled the most powerful BMW M5 sedan ever. The new 2019 BMW M5 Competition Sedan raises the bar for performance, agility and precision within its class. ... Continue reading
AutoCanada Announces Voting Results
EDMONTON, May 7, 2018 /CNW/ - AutoCanada Inc. ("AutoCanada" or the "Company") (TSX:ACQ) is pleased to announce that all resolutions were passed at its Annual General Meeting. A total of 15,652,724 common shares (representing 57.00% of the issued and outstanding common shares) were represented in person or by proxy at t ... Continue reading
InsureMyTrip: Hawaii Volcano Eruption and Insurance Policy For Travelers
WARWICK, R.I., May 7, 2018 -- Hawaii's Kilauea, on the southern part of the Big Island, continues to be unstable with volcanic venting and related ongoing hazards, including poisonous gases and earthquakes. InsureMyTrip reports an increase in calls from concerned travelers seeking guidance. While it is too late to pu ... Continue reading
Ritchie Bros. Publishes Monthly Auction Metrics
VANCOUVER, May 7, 2018 - Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) has published its April 2018 auction metrics on the Company's website. This information can be accessed at the following link: https://investor.ritchiebros.com/historical-auction-metrics Monthly auction metrics should not be considered indicative of quarterly ... Continue reading
Jeep® and Ram Truck Brands Dominate Annual Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) "Mudfest"
Jeep and Ram won three of the six vehicle categories with the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler taking home top honors, being voted "Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year" by automotive journalist members of NWAPA. "Jeep has taken the Wrangler to a new level, adding safety, technology and on-road refinement to its un ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Report First Quarter 2018 Results on May 22, 2018
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, will report its first quarter 2018 results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Interested parties can listen to the event via a we ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 1.08 dollars per share, payable on June 1, 2018, to shareholders of record on May 18, 2018. About Cummins Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, man ... Continue reading
Geely/Volvo Selects Maxwell Technologies' New Multi-Cell Ultracapacitor Subsystem for 2020 Models
Dear Larry, Maxwell Technologies today announced the most significant milestone in its automotive market history and potentially one of the largest ultracapacitor deals in the company’s history. Today, Maxwell begins working with Geely Volvo for 2020 Model Year platforms with their first-ever Maxwell Technologie ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Brake Friction Market (OE & Aftermarket) by Type (Brake Disc, Pad, Drum, Shoe, Liner), Disc Type (Metallic, Composite, Ceramic), Liner Type (Molded, Woven), Vehicle Type (ICE, Electric, Hybrid, OHV), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The globa ... Continue reading
Hauck Fun For Kids Recalls Go-Karts Due to Laceration and Collision Hazards
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Hauck-Fun-For-Kids-Recalls-GoKarts-Due-to-Laceration-and-Collision-Hazards Recall Summary Name of Product: Hauck Nerf® Battle Racer go-karts Hazard: The steering wheel on the go-kart can detach, break or crack while in use, posing ... Continue reading
Polaris Infrastructure declares quarterly dividend
TORONTO, May 8, 2018 /CNW/ - Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX: PIF) ("Polaris Infrastructure" or the "Company"), a Toronto-based company engaged in the operation, acquisition and development of renewable energy projects in Latin America, is pleased to announce that its board of directors has declared a quarterly divide ... Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence and Vehicle Tech Take Center Stage at CES Asia
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ARLINGTON, Va.--The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced that leaders from Alibaba A.I. Labs and BYTON will deliver keynote addresses at the upcoming CES Asia® 2018. Ms. Miffy Chen, general manager, A ... Continue reading
ARTC Wins Harley Davidson's Accreditation for 1st Overseas Testing Labs
Help H-D's Asia-Pacific supply-chain partners accelerate product development and certification TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 9, 2018 -- Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) of Taiwan, the most important transportation-vehicle testing and R&D institute on the island, recently brought a good news to motorcycle parts and a ... Continue reading
Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market Worth 135.43 Billion USD by 2025
PUNE, India, May 9, 2018 -- According to a new market research report "Automotive Airbags & Seatbelts Market by Airbags Type (Frontal, Knee, & Side & Curtain), Seatbelts type (2-point & 3-point), vehicle (PC, LCV, Buses, & Trucks), EV (BEV, PHEV, HEV, & FCEV), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", published Marketsand ... Continue reading
LONDON, May 9, 2018 -- Bringing the revolution to visionaries, entrepreneurs, investors and business owners, Blockchain (R)evolution will welcome the debut of lifesdna, the world's first blockchain search engine for secure healthcare, wellness and lifestyle data powered by distributed ledger technology (DLT) and artifi ... Continue reading
Delphi Technologies reports strong first quarter 2018 financial results, raises full year outlook
LONDON, May 9, 2018 -- Delphi Technologies PLC , a global leader in vehicle propulsion, today reported first quarter 2018 U.S. GAAP earnings of $1.10 per diluted share. Excluding special items, first quarter earnings totaled $1.30 per diluted share. ... Continue reading
Eco-friendly Blockchain Project "SEED" Launched, Save Earth by Reducing Carbon Emissions
SEOUL, South Korea, May 9, 2018 -- Everyone, regardless of nationality or income, can contribute to preventing climate change. An eco-friendly blockchain project SEED (Sino Eco Energy Development, CEO/Co-Founder: Yuan Wei Song,) has launched in Singapore. ... Continue reading
FormulA teams up with China Academy of Sciences (CAS) for Joint Blockchain Laboratory
SHANGHAI, May 9, 2018 -- The collaboration between the China Academy of Sciences (CAS) and blockchain project Formula in establishing a joint blockchain laboratory sent shockwaves throughout the industry on April 28. As the blockchain 3.0 era approaches, so does the national scientific research unit. ... Continue reading
GM Recognizes Autoliv for Performance, Quality, and Innovation
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 9, 2018 -- Autoliv, Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, April 20 in Orlando, Florida. GM recognized 132 of its best suppliers from 17 countries w ... Continue reading
SEOUL, South Korea--Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) won back-to-back orders from China this year, primarily for cutting-edge products, including head-up displays (HUD), premium sound systems, motor-driven power steering (MDPS) and headlamps. This is a notable feat considering that the company faced challenges in China last ... Continue reading
Insights Network's Blockchain-Based Secure Data Exchange Mobile App Now Live
New INSTAR Wallet Allows Users to Securely Control and Receive Compensation For Their Personal Data and Insights GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 9, 2018 -- Insights Network, an EOS blockchain-based data exchange, today announced its INSTAR Wallet mobile application is now live and available on the Google Play Store a ... Continue reading
Ryder Named “Corporation of the Year” at Automotive Global Awards North America
MIAMI--Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it was honored with the Corporation of the Year Award, presented by international media company Three6Zero, during this year’s Automotive Global Awards North America, held in ... Continue reading
Seaspan Accepts Delivery of 10000 TEU SAVER Containership
HONG KONG, China, May 9, 2018 - Seaspan Corporation announced today that it has accepted delivery of the CMA CGM Mundra, a 10000 TEU containership that will commence a fixed rate time charter with CMA CGM S.A. ("CMA CGM") for a three year term with an option to extend for an additional three years. The new containersh ... Continue reading
Vernam: Game Changing Blockchain Based Insurance Product
SOFIA, Bulgaria, May 9, 2018 -- Vernam is developing a Decentralized P2P marketplace for the insurance sector. The platform will be broker free, cost efficient, data driven and transparent. ... Continue reading
The Secret Life of Streamers, Part II: Top Digital Media Analyst Finds Mobile Devices and PCs Falling out of Favor as the Binging Platforms of Choice FOSTER CITY, California, May 9, 2018 -- Conviva, elevating the way OTT businesses use data-driven intelligence with their Video AI Platform, and nScreenMedia, an OTT mul ... Continue reading
Carvana Debuts Country's Newest Car Vending Machine in Charlotte
Carvana debuted its ninth Car Vending Machine in Charlotte, North Carolina. The all-glass tower stands eight stories high and holds up to 32 vehicles, serving as a fun and unique pickup experience for customers. ... Continue reading
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