Goodyear Adds Fiber to the High-Performance Tire Menu
Mar 30, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, March 30 -- Carbon fiber comes to tires in the new Goodyear Eagle(R) featuring ResponsEdge Technology(TM), a product announced today and available to consumers in May. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) With threadlike strands of carbon that are strong and flexible, carbon fiber i ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Secures Order for 278 CNG Engines in Russia
Mar 30, 2006
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 30, 2006--Cummins Westport Inc. ("CWI"), a leading provider of high-performance alternative fuel engines for the global market, announced that Russian Buses, of Moscow, Russia has ordered 278 Cummins Westport C Gas Plus natural gas (CNG) engines. "This is the first major order of Cumm ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Added to List of Carbon Fiber-Enhanced Products
Mar 30, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, March 30 -- Consumer tires have been added to the list of applications for carbon fiber with the introduction of the Goodyear Eagle(R) featuring ResponsEdge Technology(TM), a tire available in May for drivers of high-performance touring automobiles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOG ... Continue reading
The Tag Heuer SLR For Mercedes-Benz Chronograph
Mar 30, 2006
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 30, 2006 at 10:50 AM CST If you remember back about a month or so we told you about the new Tag Heuer SLR Chronograph, a watch designed to coincide with the aesthetic beauty of the Mercedes-Benz SLR. That watch is today celebrating its premiere at the Baselworld trade fair, and ... Continue reading
NEC Establishes New Structure for Automobile Rechargeable Battery Business
Mar 30, 2006
Tokyo, Japan, Mar 30, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE; 6701; US: NIPNY) announced that NEC and Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. will today dissolve NEC Lamilion Energy Ltd., a joint venture of both companies, which develops manganese lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for automobiles. In accordance with the agr ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Is the Only Manufacturer Building Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
Mar 30, 2006
* DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet * Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 miles on electric only power * Industry first PHEV combined with five cylinder diesel for maximum fuel efficiency * Advanced battery research will help future hybrid development A ... Continue reading
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Lights the Way in Mainstream Automotive Design
Mar 30, 2006
DETROIT--March 30, 2006--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors today announced its participation in the upcoming Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2006 World Congress. A leader in light-emitting diode (LED) solutions for interior and exterior automotive applications, OSRAM will use this industry-leading forum to highlight the ... Continue reading
Nuance Communications Delivers Speech Technology for Microsoft Automotive Platform
Mar 30, 2006
GHENT, Belgium--March 30, 2006-- Nuance Powers Hands-Free Communications and Entertainment Solution for Fiat Auto Group Nuance Communications, Inc. , a global leader in speech and imaging solutions, today announced that Fiat Auto will use Nuance(R) speech technology to produce Blue&Me(TM), a voice-activated in-vehicle ... Continue reading
Truck Fleet Makes Iteris Lane Departure Warning Technology Standard on National
Mar 30, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif.--March 30, 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 Prime Inc. (Prime), one of North America's most successful refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker carriers with head ... Continue reading
Indy 500 Racing Legend Danny Sullivan at Press Conference at SAE World Congress
Mar 30, 2006
PROVO, Utah--March 30, 2006--Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ)("Raser"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, electronic motor drive, power generation and related technologies, announced today that Indianapolis 500 racing legend, Danny Sullivan, will address the pres ... Continue reading
2006 MANN+HUMMEL Exhibit Highlights Technology and Innovation
Mar 30, 2006
Technology is the Key Word to Describe the MANN+HUMMEL SAE 2006 World Congress Exhibit - Which Will be on Prominent Display in Booth #1532 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, April 3 - 6 Society of Automotive Engineers - Congress and Exposition - April 3rd - 6th 2006 Cobo Hall, Booth 1532 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 30 -- MANN ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $28.5 Million for Up-Armored HMMWV Program
Mar 30, 2006
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 30 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products and vehicle armor systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of orders valued at $28.5 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and A ... Continue reading
KVH's Wins NorthFace Award for Customer Satisfaction
Mar 30, 2006
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--March 30, 2006--The votes are in and the clear winners are KVH Industries' customers as the Middletown, RI manufacturer of mobile satellite and Internet technology was named a winner of the 2006 NorthFace ScoreBoard Award for Customer Satisfaction. Created by the Omega Management Group Corporation, th ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Announces $33.6 Million Order for Vehicle Armor Components
Mar 30, 2006
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 30 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products and vehicle armor systems serving military, law-enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of an order from Textron Marine & Land valued at $33.6 million. The Compan ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2006
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 30, 2006--Equitex, Inc. wholly-owned subsidiary Hydrogen Power, Inc. ("HPI") announced today four key objectives for its business plan in 2006: -- The development of lightweight, compact hydrogen generators for integration with low-wattage fuel cells at energy densities a ... Continue reading
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