Rostra Introduces Custom Designed Cruise Control System For Toyota Yaris
Jun 20, 2006
LAURINBURG, NC - June 20, 2006: Rostra Precision Controls Inc. has introduced a fully electronic Drive by Wire Custom Cruise(r) Control System for the 2006-2007 Toyota Yaris. A system is available for both manual and automatic transmissions. The Rostra Yaris Cruise Control System features all traditional cruise control ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2006
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--June 20, 2006--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) (Berlin Stock Exchange:RGJ) /Reg Technologies, Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange:RRE) (OTCBB:REGRF) is pleased to announce that the final modifications for the 125 H.P. version of the RadMax(TM) engine have been completed by Ebco Industries, a 50 year ol ... Continue reading
Delphi Reaches Development Milestone for Fuel-Flexible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Power System
Jun 20, 2006
Delphi meets SECA Phase 1 goals for solid oxide fuel cell power system Delphi remains on schedule to bring innovative alternative energy system to market by 2011 SOFC auxiliary power systems can save 85 percent of the billion gallons of fuel consumed annually in the U.S. during extended idling of heavy trucks TROY, Mic ... Continue reading
Enova's Hybrid Drive System Powers Fuel Cell Bus at World Cup Soccer Tournament
Jun 20, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--June 20, 2006--Enova Systems, (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, confirmed today that its Hybrid Drive components are currently being used in the Hyundai state-of-the-art fuel cell bus and two Hyun ... Continue reading
New DuPont Car Finishes Will Be Tougher Due to Polymers Made with Renewable Resources
Jun 20, 2006
WILMINGTON, Del., June 19 -- A new generation of tough, chip-resistant DuPont automotive refinish products, reinforced with newly invented bio-based polymers, could be available for use in auto collision repair centers by 2008. The new coatings will be made using renewably sourced intermediate ingredients that are biod ... Continue reading
GM Again Earns Most Quality Awards, Says Strategic Vision
Jun 19, 2006
SAN DIEGO--June 19, 2006--For the second straight year, General Motors scored the most wins on Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI), leading in five segments out of the eight won by domestics. The San-Diego-based research firm today announced 2006 results, based on the ratings of new vehicle owners. No one ... Continue reading
Delphi Debuts Compliant Pin Technology for Wide-Ranging Automotive Interconnect Applications
Jun 19, 2006
Delphi Connection Systems' press-fit, solder-free termination approach allows for numerous performance benefits in Connector-to-PCB mating WARREN, Ohio, June 19 -- Delphi Corporation is bringing to market another advancement to the automotive connection systems market, strengthening its already robust product portfolio ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 19, 2006--AB Volvo's subsidiary Renault Trucks has signed a framework agreement on June 19 granting the GAZ Group of Russia to manufacture the Renault dCi 11 engine under licence. The engines will be manufactured for the Russian market and the CIS states (Commonwealth of Independent States). The ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2006
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 19, 2006--In celebration of the union of the automotive and music worlds, Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, and the Petersen Automotive Museum (Petersen), one of the world's largest and most innovative automotive museums, have joi ... Continue reading
SmarTire to Provide Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Installation on Fleetwood Motorhomes
Jun 19, 2006
RICHMOND, British Columbia, June 19 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced that Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, will install SmarTire's SmartWave(TM) tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as standard equipment on its high-end Heritage line of Americ ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2006
LEXINGTON, Ohio, June 19 -- Hyundai Motor America has tapped the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the Triple Crown Tuner Challenge as the site of its annual Tiburon tuning enthusiast meet this summer. This marks the third year that Hyundai has invited tuners to the venerable raceway. For the past two years, Hyundai has h ... Continue reading
Tenneco Announces New Aftermarket Business and Second Quarter Restructuring Initiatives
Jun 19, 2006
-- Awarded new aftermarket business with revenue of $8 million annually -- Restructuring projects estimated to generate $10 million in annual savings LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 19 -- Tenneco Inc. announced today that the company has won new aftermarket business from 13 aftermarket customers in North America, expected to g ... Continue reading
Trucking Industry Demanding 350 HP Flex-Fuel Engine
Jun 19, 2006
DELAND, Fla.--June 19, 2006--Turbine Truck Engines Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB:TTEG) announced today that recent conversations with large fleet operators express growing concern with high energy prices and high fuel consumption of their fleets. The fleet operators have asked if Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. can produce a 350 horse ... Continue reading
Delphi Reaches Pact with GM, 2nd Union
Jun 18, 2006
CHICAGO, June 17, 2006; Reuters reported that bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi Corp. said it has reached an agreement with its second-largest union and General Motors Corp. on a buyout plan similar to its plan with the United Auto Workers. About 8,000 Delphi workers represented by the International Union of Electrical ... Continue reading
Delphi, IUE-CWA and GM Agree on Hourly Special Attrition Plan
Jun 17, 2006
Certain Employees Eligible For Proposed Special Retirements; Buyouts of $140,000, $70,000 or $40,000 Available to Eligible IUE-CWA-Represented Employees; GM Financial Support Provided and Transition to GM Retirement Enabled TROY, Mich., June 16 -- Delphi Corp. (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ) today announced another important step ... Continue reading
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