Sal Scuderi to Discuss the World-Renowned Air-Hybrid Automobile Engine Sept. 20 in Novi, MI
Sep 19, 2006
NOVI, Mich.--Sept. 18, 2006-- Design Details and Engine Development Updates to be Presented at the Global Powertrain Congress Sal Scuderi, president of the Scuderi Group, will discuss the breakthrough Air-Hybrid Engine, potentially the world's most fuel efficient internal combustion automobile engine. WHEN: 1:30 p.m. W ... Continue reading
Visteon Launches Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free System on Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in China
Sep 19, 2006
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 18 -- Visteon Corporation , a leader in vehicle audio and infotainment systems, has started production of a Bluetooth(R) hands-free system developed jointly with Parrot to equip the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in China. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The system is man ... Continue reading
Successful Operation of Syn-Fuel Powered Electric Generator for the China Market
Sep 19, 2006
HOUSTON--Sept. 18, 2006-- Generator Set Utilizes Automotive Engine Technology to Cost Effectively Produce Power from Syn-Gas Produced by Coal Gasification Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (OTC: SYMX) ("SES") and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. ("Quantum") today announced the successful operation of the ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2006
Unipart Logistics Selects SaviTrak(TM) to Provide Real-Time Information on the Location, Security Status and Condition of Containerized Cargo From Origin to Destination LONDON and BELMONT, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Unipart, one of Europe's largest logistics service providers, recently began tracking Jaguar car parts in real- ... Continue reading
QUALCOMM and Continental Sign CDMA2000 Telematics Module License Agreement
Sep 19, 2006
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated , a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, and Continental AG (Continental), a leading global automotive supplier, today announced that they have entered into a CDMA2000(R) telematics module license a ... Continue reading
Orbital Settles R & D Syndicate Dispute with Coles Myer
Sep 18, 2006
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 17 -- This information is provided as an update to Orbital's announcements on 28 April 2006 and 3 August 2006. Orbital (BULLETIN BOARD: OBTLY) today announced that it had settled it's dispute with Coles Myer Ltd and subsidiaries ("CML") concerning the joint venture R & D syndicated arrangements ... Continue reading
Orbital and Bajaj Sign New License for Gaseous Autorickshaw
Sep 18, 2006
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 18 -- Orbital Corporation Limited (ASX Code: OEC; OTC Bulletin Board: OBTLY) and Bajaj Auto Ltd, India have announced an expansion of their licensing arrangements to cover liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) applications. In May 2004, the parties announced a Technical Coo ... Continue reading
Ford Looks to Cut 600 Dealerships Over Three Years
Sep 18, 2006
Washington DC September 18, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ford is aiming to eliminate up to 600 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury dealerships over three years through its store consolidation plan. The automaker is offering some dealers up to $300,000 in financial aid to encourage dealership mergers as a way of stre ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co., General Motors Have Discussed Merger or Alliance, Automotive News reports
Sep 18, 2006
DETROIT, Sept. 18 -- Executives from Ford Motor Co. and General Motors have discussed a possible merger or alliance, Automotive News reports in its Monday, Aug. 18, edition. The negotiations began in July after Nissan Motor Co. ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Mazda Hofu Plant Produces 25 Millionth Transmission; Production Capacity of Front-wheel Drive Automatic Transmissions to Be Increased in October 2006 Hiroshima, Japan, Sept. 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that cumulative production of ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is taking steps to boost its production capacity in small-size turbochargers by more than 20%, from the current 3 million units p.a. (per annum) to 3.6 million p.a. by the end of the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2007 (April 1, 2007 throu ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2006
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Sept. 15, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it is closing its manufacturing facility in Johnson City, Tennessee, that will result in a layoff of approximately 500 employees. "This is the latest step in our program to rationalize our production capacity to more effectiv ... Continue reading
Moller's Rotapower Engine Produces Emissions Far Below California's SULEV Standard
Sep 16, 2006
DAVIS, Calif.--Sept. 15, 2006--Moller International, Inc. (OTCBB:MLER), the developer of the Skycar(R) aircraft, the Rotapower(R) line of rotary engines and the Aerobot(R) line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), today announced it continues to achieve remarkably low emission levels in further testing of its Rotapower(R ... Continue reading
Delphi's Labor and GM Contract Rejection Hearing Dates Adjourned as Stakeholder Discussions Continue
Sep 16, 2006
Chambers conferences set for September 28, 2006 TROY, Mich., Sept. 15 -- Delphi Corporation announced today that the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York has granted further adjournments of trial dates previously set by the Court for contested hearings on Delphi's motions to reject collective bargainin ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2006
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, September 15 -- Concept Mouldings which recently launched a range of energy absorbing aftermarket frontal protection systems has shown how this technology could be integrated into new vehicle designs at Automechanika. The basis of the new system is a plastic, energy absorbing barrier between the ... Continue reading
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