Littelfuse Acquires SurgX Corporation
Feb 4, 2006
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Feb. 3, 2006--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced that it has acquired SurgX Corporation, of San Jose, California, for $2.5 million in cash. SurgX Corporation licenses the SurgX(TM) brand of proprietary surge protection technology for over-voltage circuit protection. Littelfuse will incorporate the Surg ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and Sanyo Team Up To Develop Hybrid Battery Systems
Feb 3, 2006
JAPAN - Feb. 3, 2006: Volkswagen and Sanyo Electric have agreed to co-develop next generation nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles. This isn't the first such partnership for Sanyo who already provides HEV batteries for Ford’s Escape Hybrid and Honda’s Accord Hybrid in th ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2006
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 2, 2006--The ability to monitor school buses and commercial trucks in real-time through GPS technology is a rapidly growing need in the marketplace. International Truck and Engine Corporation is the first truck and bus manufacturer to offer a comprehensive telematics solution for buses, medium- ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Announces More Durable CVJ Boots
Feb 3, 2006
REDDITCH, England, February 2 -- - New Material - Next Generation Sealing Concept Following fast on the announcement of the company's "breakthrough countertrack(TM) and crosstrack(TM) technology" for constant velocity joints (CVJs), GKN Driveline announces the development of a further new-generation drivetrain product. ... Continue reading
Delphi Climate Control System on 2006 Ford Fusion Sedan
Feb 3, 2006
Supplier's Latest HVAC Module, Compressor Technology Featured On North American International Auto Show 'Car of the Year' Finalist TROY, Mich. Feb. 2 -- Delphi Corp. is supplying the climate control system on Ford Motor Company's recently launched 2006 Fusion mid-size sedan. The business represents the first Delphi-pro ... Continue reading
Amerityre Completes Private Placement for $3.87 Million in Proceeds
Feb 3, 2006
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Feb. 2 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced that effective February 1, 2006, it has successfully completed a private placement for $3,870,000 in offering proceeds. Pursuant to the private placement, the Company has sold 107,500 Units of the Company's securities at a purchase pri ... Continue reading
Lane Departure Warning Systems Tops List of Five Hottest Automotive Electronics Products for 2010;
Feb 2, 2006
BOSTON--Feb. 2, 2006--Strategy Analytics, the global research and consulting company, today released, "The Five Hottest Automotive Electronics Systems of 2010." This report from the Strategy Analytics Automotive Electronics Service identifies the hottest systems of 2010 for the automotive electronics industry, based on ... Continue reading
Kumho Tires 12 Hours at the Point Entries Open on 8February 2006
Feb 2, 2006
Kumho Tires 12 Hours at the Point Entries Open on 8February 2006 2 February 2006: The Washington DC Region of the Sports Car Club of America announced today that it would accept entries for the 8th Annual Kumho Tires 12 Hours at the Point, an endurance race for sports cars and sedans, starting at 1PM, 8February2006. Th ... Continue reading
GM to Build New Two-Mode Hybrid Transmission at U.S. Baltimore Plant
Feb 2, 2006
RUESSELSHEIM, Germany and DETROIT, Michigan, February 2 -- - US$118 million investment in upgrade of GM Powertrain facility - Production will start in 2007 - Initial use in Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrid models General Motors announced it will invest up to US$118 million (100 million euro) to upgrade its GM Power ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Announces Management Changes
Feb 2, 2006
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Feb. 1, 2006--Motion Industries, Inc., one of North America's leading distributors of industrial maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) replacement parts, announces the following management changes. According to Bill Stevens, Motion Industries' president and chief executive officer, these changes wi ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Introduces First User-Friendly Filter
Feb 2, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 1, 2006--Fleetguard Inc., the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for diesel and gas powered equipment, today introduced to the on-highway, off-highway and marine engine markets the first user-friendly oil and fuel filter. The new user-friendly filter is comprised of advan ... Continue reading
ABI Research Calls Bluetooth Automotive Markets a Good Bet for Continued Growth
Feb 2, 2006
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Feb. 1, 2006--Bluetooth automotive markets have historically been impeded by many issues that have slowed uptake and effectively stalled the market. In its recently published report entitled "Automotive Bluetooth - Handsets, Headsets, Telematics, OEM and Aftermarket Installed Devices", ABI Research ha ... Continue reading
Seatbelt Innovation For Real Women
Feb 2, 2006
LONDON, February 2 -- - New 'S-Clip' Encourages Women Drivers to Buckle-up Today, the world's first female-friendly seatbelt is revealed. Top engineers have designed a new device that prevents the belt strap causing discomfort across the chest and aims to get more female drivers buckling up. 92% of women admit to tampe ... Continue reading
Westport and Ford Announce Hydrogen Engine Technology Development
Feb 1, 2006
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 1, 2006--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) and Ford Motor Company today announced a project to develop and demonstrate an advanced direct injection fuel system for vehicles powered by high-efficiency, high performance engines operating on pure hydrogen. Dr. Michael Gallagher, Westpor ... Continue reading
Launch of Global B2B Internet-Based Television Network for the Auto Industry
Feb 1, 2006
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 1, 2006--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of GlobalAutoTV, a new Internet-based television network helping automotive industry executives and companies in succeeding internationally. The Company is part ... Continue reading
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