New Mercedes-Benz V6 Diesel Engines Use DuraBowl Piston Technology From Federal-Mogul
Sep 4, 2011
Federal-Mogul Corporation has jointly developed with Mercedes-Benz a piston technology for Daimler's latest V6 diesel engine that helps to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The design gives Mercedes-Benz a piston that fully exploits the advances in thermal and mechanical durability made possible by Federal-Mogul's ... Continue reading
Sep 3, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of AltaTerra Research's new report "Municipalities & Utilities Take Leading Roles in PEV Readiness - Solutions Deployment Brief" to their offering. 'Municipalities & Utilities Take Leading Roles in PEV Readiness - Solutions Deployment Brief' In this Solution Deplo ... Continue reading
Volvo Developing a Plug-in Hybrid Bus
Aug 31, 2011
Reducing the total global energy consumption is the most important measure today and in the future Volvo Buses is currently developing a plug-in hybrid bus that can drive long distances silently and exhaust-free on only electricity. Three buses will be tested in Gothenburg, Sweden, supported by the European Union. ... Continue reading
Aug 30, 2011
Applying a proprietary design, Hitachi Cable, Ltd. announces its success in developing the world's smallest compact connectors*1 for use in power harnesses for hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles. Recent years have seen strong demand to reduce the environmental impact associated with motor vehicles. Various ... Continue reading
UPS Marks Birthday With Sustainability Report
Aug 26, 2011
UPS today kicked off its 105th year of service by ringing the bell to open trading on the New York Stock Exchange and honoring employees worldwide who serve the logistics needs of their customers and communities. The company also marked the recent publication of the latest edition of its annual Sustainability Report by ... Continue reading
BYD and Hertz Partner to Bring the First EV Rentals to China
Aug 26, 2011
BYD, the largest Chinese domestic auto brand and The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest general use car rental brand, today announced a strategic partnership to promote new energy applications to propel the development of the EV markets in China. In addition, as part of the partnership, Hertz will rent BYD's e6 ele ... Continue reading
Aug 25, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's updated report "Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing Industry in the US and its International Trade [2011 Q3 Edition]" to their offering. Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing Industry in t ... Continue reading
KLD Energy Technologies Teams up with Global Vehicle Leader Qianjiang
Aug 24, 2011
KLD Energy Technologies Inc., leaders in electric propulsion and generation systems, announces Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (Qianjiang) will serve as a contract manufacturer for the company and intends to leverage KLD Energy Technologies electric motor systems. Qianjiang, based in Wenling, Zhejiang, China, i ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry - 4th Edition" report to their offering. 'The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry - 4th Edition' The 4th Edition of The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicl ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Advanced Automotive Energy Storage Report - 2011 Edition" report to their offering. 'Advanced Automotive Energy Storage Report - 2011 Edition' The 2011 edition of this report discusses the key issues currently facing the advanced automotive energy storage sector. ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global market review of starter motors and alternators - forecasts to 2026" report to their offering. Global market review of starter motors and alternators - forecasts to 2026 This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the OE starter motors an ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017
Aug 19, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017" report to their offering. 'Global Market Review of Electric Vehicles - Forecasts to 2017' This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the electric vehicles sector, its manufa ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: 2011 Global Market Review of Automotive Battery Technology - Forecasts to 2026
Aug 17, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global market review of automotive battery technology - forecasts to 2026" report to their offering. 'Global market review of automotive battery technology - forecasts to 2026' This latest just-auto report edition offers a global review of the automotive battery t ... Continue reading
Successful Internal R & D Program at Xinde Technology Spurs Growth of Its 'R Series' Diesel Engine
Aug 16, 2011
Xinde Technology Company (OTCBB: WTFS), a widely respected China based designer and manufacturer of internal combustion engines and parts, primarily for the $100 billion diesel engine and parts market in China, today reported that a series of internally developed technical advances in the "R series" diesel engines manu ... Continue reading
Yamaha ATV and SxS Vehicles Have Industry's Best Drivetrain Durability
Aug 15, 2011
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has long touted its ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles as being the toughest of their kind, and now a third party study conducted by ADP Lightspeed has proved that claim. More specifically, the ADP Lightspeed study shows that Yamaha has the most durable belt driven drivetrain in the industr ... Continue reading
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