ExxonMobil Chemical to Build World-Scale Synthetic Lubricant Base Stock Plant
Sep 21, 2011
ExxonMobil Chemical announced today that it will build a world-scale facility to manufacture its metallocene polyalphaolefin (mPAO) synthetic lubricant base stocks at its integrated refining and chemical complex in Baytown, Texas. 'The drive for greater energy efficiency, improved durability and extended drain interval ... Continue reading
TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market
Sep 21, 2011
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced an automotive-qualified 36-V, single-supply, low-noise op amp (operational amplifier) that can operate on supplies ranging from +2.7 V to +36 V. The OPA171-Q1 offers high-precision performance in a cost-effective, low-power device. In addition to industry-standard pa ... Continue reading
International Fuel Technology's DiesoLiFTTM 10 Helps Combat Climate Change
Sep 21, 2011
International Fuel Technology, Inc. (IFT) (OTCBB:IFUE) announced today that use of its DiesoLiFTTM 10 fuel additive formulation helps combat climate change. scientific evidence and new analyses demonstrate that control of black carbon particles and tropospheric ozone through rapid implementation of proven emission redu ... Continue reading
WatchIt Technologies Begins V.2 of Fuel Reformer
Sep 21, 2011
WatchIt Technologies Inc. (OTC: WTCT) The Board of Directors of WTCT announced it has begun development of a second generation or V.2 of its patent pending fuel savings device, the fuel reformer. The investment group, who has asked to remain anonymous, requested that the company investigate the possibility of upgrading ... Continue reading
Wineman Technology Introduces INERTIA for Real-Time Control Applications
Sep 21, 2011
Wineman Technology, Inc. today announced INERTIA, a software add-on for NI VeriStand that provides an integrated control solution for test cell applications. NI VeriStand is a software environment for creating real-time testing applications more efficiently, and by using NI VeriStand with INERTIA, control engineers can ... Continue reading
Hubbell Wiring Systems and PEP Stations Announce Electric Vehicle Charging Station Alliance
Sep 20, 2011
Hubbell Wiring Device Kellems, a division of Hubbell Incorporated and PEP Stations LLC, a provider of premium electric vehicle charging stations, announce a strategic alliance under which Hubbell will have exclusive representation and marketing rights for PEP Stations products in North America. Hubbell is a world class ... Continue reading
Sep 20, 2011
China Electric Motor, Inc. (OTC-PINK: CELM), a Delaware corporation and China-based company that engages in the design, production, marketing and sale of micro motor products, today announced that: Mr. Yue Wang has resigned his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Boa ... Continue reading
Sep 19, 2011
In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions, Duane Reade today announced a partnership with Smith Electric Vehicles to add Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to its delivery fleet. With the addition of these medium-duty trucks, Duane Reade is the first retail p ... Continue reading
New 1200V/5A SiC Diodes from SemiSouth Offered in True Surface Mount DPAK Packaging
Sep 19, 2011
SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc., the leading manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) transistor technology for high-power, high-efficiency, harsh-environment power management and conversion applications, has launched new 1200V/5A diodes in the true, compact DPAK (TO-252) surface mount packaging which provides the necessary ... Continue reading
MapleSim Drives Higher Fuel Efficiency in Cars
Sep 15, 2011
Maplesoft today announced the MapleSim Driveline Component Library, a collection of components for driveline modeling applications. Built with the involvement of several transmission manufacturers, this MapleSim add-on covers all stages in the powertrain, from the engine to the differential, wheels, and road loads, as ... Continue reading
Enova Systems to Present at the Ardour Capital 9th Annual Energy Technology Conference
Sep 15, 2011
Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market, has been invited to present at the Ardour Capital Ninth Annual Energy Technology Conference. The co ... Continue reading
2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo Hits 40 MPG on Highway
Sep 15, 2011
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg. The Sonic's highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, on par with the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and the 2012 H ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2011
Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycle manufacturing, today announced that United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood received a personal demonstration of Zero's 2011 electric motorcycle product line. The program was held in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2011 (APEC ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2011
Ford wows at Frankfurt Ford introduced a host of major vehicle and technology offerings at the Frankfurt Motor Show, including the first production applications for its smallest-ever EcoBoost engine a 1.0-liter three-cylinder. The engine will initially be available in Europe, then North America, China and other regions ... Continue reading
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