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
Caterpillar Demonstrates 2007 On-Highway Engine for EPA Administrator
May 8, 2006
Caterpillar Executive Says the Company Is Ready to Meet the Challenges of 2007 Emissions Standards WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Caterpillar Inc. today committed to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it will be ready to provide customers with on-highway truck engines that will meet the EPA's stringent 2007 emissions ... Continue reading
Delphi Helps Cut Refueling Costs Through Cylinder Deactivation
May 8, 2006
Cylinder deactivation allows a vehicle to go further on a tank of gas without compromising performance TROY, Mich., May 8 -- With fuel prices across the nation exceeding $3 per gallon and continuing to rise, Delphi Corp. has introduced a technology that will help reduce refueling costs by increasing efficiency. (Logo: ... Continue reading
FMCSA Report to Congress Labels Lane and Roadway Departures as Leading Causes in Large Truck Crashes
May 8, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 8, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that the results of a study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) strongly validates the ... Continue reading
'Counter-Balanced Motion' Sliding Seat Performans Well In Crash Tests
May 8, 2006
CONCORD, Mass.--May 8, 2006--A West Coast development team has used SolidWorks(R) software to design and analyze a new seat that could double the safety of cars in head-on collisions. Several car companies and seating manufacturers are presently testing the seat, which operates on the same principle as a porch glider - ... Continue reading
Ener1 Batteries to Provide More Power in Less Space for Hybrid Cars
May 8, 2006
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--May 8, 2006--ENER1 Inc., (OTC/BB: ENEI), an alternative energy company, announced today that its senior management team will present the company's technology at the 2nd Annual Merriman Curhan Ford & Co., Next Generation Energy Conference, to be held at the Essex House in New York City on May 15, ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas and Inrix Expand Partnership to Speed Delivery of Next-Generation Traffic Services
May 8, 2006
Companies to Collaborate on Traffic Data Aggregation, Traffic Operations Management for Delivery of Enhanced Tele Atlas Solutions PHILADELPHIA, May 8 -- Tele Atlas and Inrix, Inc. announced today at ITS America that the companies are significantly extending their collaboration to deliver next-generation traffic service ... Continue reading
Volvo IT Renews Agreement with Ford-Owned Volvo Car Corporation
May 8, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 8, 2006--AB Volvo's subsidiary, Volvo IT, is signing a new three-year agreement involving all mainframe operations for Ford-owned Volvo Cars. The agreement represents the continuation of a 40-year partnership. Volvo Cars uses mainframe systems for the design of new cars, production at its plants ... Continue reading
In-Depth Profiles of Asian Pacific Region Companies Ranked in the 2005 Fortune Global 500 List
May 8, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 7, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36616) has announced the addition of Asia Pacific - Fortune Global 2005 Company Profiles to their offering. This report provides in-depth company profiles for companies operating in Asia Pacific as ranked in the 2005 Fortune ... Continue reading
ACDelco Congratulates Its Technician Of The Millennium IV Regional Semi-Finalists
May 7, 2006
GRAND BLANC, MICH. â From almost 10,000 eligible participating accounts in the U.S. and Canada, only 40 technicians remain. These 40 automotive service professionals â whose Independent Service Centers (ISCs) participate in ACDelcoâs Total Service Support (TSS) program â will compete against the clo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Ten Finalists in Nationwide Contest to Name its Newest Blimp
May 7, 2006
More than 21,000 names were considered ... Nationwide vote now underway AKRON, Ohio, May 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced its selection of ten finalists in the "Name The Blimp" contest. Last month, the tire manufacturer asked America to suggest a name for its newest airship, and more than 21,000 ... Continue reading
North Carolina-Based Carlisle Companies to Expand Auto Operations in Wales, UK
May 6, 2006
CARDIFF, Wales, May 5 -- Carlisle Companies, Inc., based in Charlotte, N.C., has acquired the heavy vehicle off-highway brakes division of ArvinMeritor in Wales, and is creating thirty new jobs and safeguarding an additional fifty jobs there. Carlisle is buying a 50,000 sq. ft. production unit and will equip it as a mo ... Continue reading
Dunlop Engineer Drives Tire Rack One Lap of America
May 6, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, May 5 -- For Dunlop Tire engineer Eric Luecke, a competitor in the 2006 Tire Rack Cannonball One Lap of America, only one performance tire brand will do on Saturday. Luecke, of Doylestown, Ohio, is sharing driving duties in a 2005 Mercedes- Benz CLK500 and assisting a diesel-powered 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 ... Continue reading
Nevada Signs Traffic.com to Expand Network of Digital Traffic Sensors in Las Vegas
May 6, 2006
WAYNE, Pa.--May 5, 2006--Traffic.com, Inc. , a leading provider of accurate, real-time traffic information in the United States, today announced the signing of an agreement with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) that will allow the expansion of a network of digital roadside traffic sensors along Las Vegas ... Continue reading
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