May 10, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas--May 10, 2006--The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium (the "Consortium") announced today that Austin Energy, a public utilities company in Austin, Texas ("Austin Energy"), and the Plug-In Partners, a national grassroots campaign working to build public support for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, have ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Chemical and Mitsubishi Chemical Agree to Dissolve Mytex Joint Ventures
May 10, 2006
HOUSTON--May 10, 2006--Affiliates of ExxonMobil Chemical (EMC) and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) have agreed to terminate certain joint venture agreements for Mytex Polymers Asia Pacific Private Limited (Mytex AP) and Mytex Polymers Partnership (Mytex US), as of June 1, 2006. Under the terms of related agreemen ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces New Line of Compounded Polyolefins for Automotive Industry
May 10, 2006
HOUSTON--May 10, 2006--ExxonMobil Chemical today introduced a line of compounded polypropylene for the automotive industry. ExxonMobil Performance Polyolefins are available from ExxonMobil Chemical facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. "ExxonMobil Chemical has the technology and manufacturing capability to supp ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices (ECD Ovonics) Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Operating Results
May 10, 2006
* United Solar Ovonic posts record results for quarter: -- operating profit of $2.6 million, marking five consecutive quarters of increasing gross profit margins -- product sales increased 69% to $21 million compared to last year -- produced above the 25MW annual capacity of its manufacturing plant * ECD Ovonics' Board ... Continue reading
Remy International Names Two Executive Officers: Kerry Shiba and David Muir
May 10, 2006
ANDERSON, Ind., May 9 -- Remy International, Inc. announces the appointment of Kerry A. Shiba as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and David R. Muir as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer ("CPO"). Mr. Shiba has approximately 30 years of experience in complex manufacturing environ ... Continue reading
Hella Wins Automotive Engineering International Tech Award
May 10, 2006
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 9 -- A new infrared night-vision system developed by Hella has received a 2006 Tech Award from the editors of Automotive Engineering International (AEI). Hella's ADILIS(R) (Advanced Infrared Lighting System) is designed to improve traffic safety after dark and is capable of detecting objects up to ... Continue reading
May 10, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9 -- BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems will display several new all-wheel drive technologies and other innovations in vehicle controls and development capabilities at the Vehicle Dynamics Expo 2006 in Stuttgart Messe, Germany, May 9 - 11. These will be on display at BorgWarner's exhibit at Stand ... Continue reading
Infinite Networks Announces Engine Testing
May 10, 2006
LAS VEGAS--May 9, 2006--Infinite Networks Corporation (Pink Sheets: INNX) and CET, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, announced today that the first of six high performance marine engines are now scheduled for testing. The announcement was made by John W. Bush, President of Infinite Networks Corporation. In an interview B ... Continue reading
May 9, 2006
Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Theft Task Force Cracked Extensive, Highly Organized Network of Car Thieves; Recovered Vehicles, Tools, Drugs, Guns; Arrested Eight WESTWOOD, Mass., May 9 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced that a Corvette ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Contract to Deliver Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles to Norway
May 9, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., May 9 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that it received a purchase order for 15 hydrogen-fueled Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles from Miljobil Grenland AS, a participant and vehicle provider to the Norwegian Hydrogen Highway (HyNor). These hydrogen hybrid vehicles will b ... Continue reading
GM Finalizes First-Quarter Financial Results - Profitable!
May 9, 2006
GM Finalizes First-Quarter Financial Results Q1 Reported Net Income Revised to $445 million, or $0.78 Per Share GM North America Adjusted Loss Reduced to $462 Million Health-Care Settlement Costs to Be Recognized Over 7 Years DETROIT â General Motors Corp. today announced that it had finalized its first-quarter 20 ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Announces Results for the First Quarter 2006
May 9, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--May 9, 2006--Enova Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. HIGHLIGHTS FINANCIAL SUMMARY TABLE (US Dollars, in thousands, except per share data) For the quarter ended March 31, 2006 2005 ---------- ---------- Revenue 309 69 ... Continue reading
May 8, 2006
DETROIT and ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 8 -- Harris Interactive(R), a worldwide full-service market research and consulting firm, and News/Talk WJR 760AM today announce the third annual automotive conference dubbed "Roll Out at the Ritz." The event takes place Thursday, May 18, 2006 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Grand Ba ... Continue reading
Goodyear Honors 347 Associates for Inventions, Patents
May 8, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, May 8 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has recognized nearly 350 of its technical associates for their inventions and innovations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Among those honored are inventors responsible for standout new products including DuraSeal technology, a revolu ... Continue reading
Leading Engine and Truck Makers Demonstrate Readiness to Deliver Clean Diesel
May 8, 2006
Exhaust From New Diesel Trucks so Clean It Passes the 'White Handkerchief Test' WASHINGTON, May 8 -- "We're ready" was the message echoed today by all six leading diesel engine and truck manufacturers, as they declared themselves on-track to deliver the next generation of clean diesel technology beginning in January 20 ... Continue reading
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