Timken to Expand Production at Virginia Bearing Plant
Jan 11, 2006
$10 million investment will add 50 jobs, expand production at Altavista facility CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- The Timken Company today announced plans to invest approximately $10 million in its bearing plant in Altavista, Va., enabling expanded manufacturing of replacement wheel-hub bearing assemblies for light-duty pickup ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2006
Advanced Motor/Generator Controller to Be Field Tested in an Air Force Hybrid Electric or Electric Vehicle FREDERICK, Colo., Jan. 11 -- UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM) announced today that it has been awarded a $1.08 million contract supplement to an existing U.S. Air Force contract to convert a conventional one-half ... Continue reading
First Test Fire of Rotoblock OPE (Oscillating Piston Engine)
Jan 11, 2006
SANTA ROSA, CA Jan 11, 2006; Rotoblock Corporation (OTC BB:ROTB.OB - News) announced today that the OPE (Oscillating Piston Engine) has been started for the first time. The test plan called for what was originally termed "Single ignition event." The engines ran under its own power for a number of ignition cycles. The f ... Continue reading
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) - Best CRM Practice
Jan 11, 2006
SHANGHAI, China, Jan. 11 -- Best CRM Practice Awards(TM) recognizes and promotes outstanding achievements in CRM practices. This is the 4th year of the Awards Program and it has become the most influential CRM annual awards program in the region. The winners for 2005 are released below: China Europe International Busin ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2006
- GM's Chance for Traction on Environmental Sensitivity - DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Flex-fuel vehicles powered in part by ethanol appeal to the sensibilities of American drivers, so much so that their feeling about an automaker dramatically improves when that manufacturer shows leadership on the subject, according to a new s ... Continue reading
Eaton Helps Power aWard Winning Engines
Jan 11, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 11, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is helping to power six of the world's top 10 engines as chosen by Ward's Auto World magazine. The engine winners for 2006 will be announced today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "We're honored to have a ha ... Continue reading
BMW Makes Access Deal With Microchip Technology
Jan 11, 2006
CHANDLER, Ariz.--Jan. 11, 2006--Microchip Technology Inc. , a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced the signing of a patent license agreement with the German automaker BMW AG. The agreement provides BMW access to Microchip-owned patents covering the use of microcontrollers/micro ... Continue reading
Gasoline Powered Cars to Join 8-Tracks on Tech Scrap Heap
Jan 11, 2006
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Jan. 11, 2006--Gasoline-powered automobiles, compact discs and desktop computers are headed toward the technology scrap heap, according to a recent survey of American teenagers. The 2006 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index, which gauges Americans' attitudes toward invention and innovation, found that a third ... Continue reading
Market for Automotive Blindspot Monitoring Systems Visable
Jan 11, 2006
BOSTON--Jan. 10, 2006--The latest Strategy Analytics reports analyzing the market for automotive blindspot monitoring systems forecast that this market will grow to nearly 4 million units by 2012 as consumers seek better vehicular safety features, while manufacturers strive to offer compelling, differentiated products. ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2006
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.--Jan. 10, 2006--icarz, inc. announced today that General Parts Inc., the CARQUEST member headquartered in Raleigh, NC, now has over 1,200 stores live on the icarz system. Temple Sloan III, president of General Parts, commented "We have long envisioned being able to use technology as a competitive adv ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheel Products Names Myers Big Wheel
Jan 11, 2006
CLEVELAND--Jan. 10, 2006--Alcoa Wheel Products (AWP) President Kevin Kramer announces today that effective immediately Tim Myers, 40, has been named vice president and general manager, Commercial Vehicle Wheels responsible for Alcoa truck wheel plants in Hungary, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Russia, and Cleveland as well ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Names Frank Homann Vice President
Jan 11, 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 10, 2006--Siemens VDO today announced the appointment of Frank Homann to Vice President of the company's new North American Cockpit Modules and Systems division. Based at the Auburn Hills, Mich. regional head office he now is responsible for guiding the company's strategy to develop integrated ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor and ZF Delighted with Ruling on FreedomLine(TM) Transmission
Jan 11, 2006
TROY, Mich., Jan. 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. and ZF are delighted with the latest ruling from the International Trade Commission on the importation of the FreedomLine transmissions, manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen in Germany. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) "We were confident that the r ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Realigns its Wheel Groups
Jan 10, 2006
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today the strategic realignment of its wheel businesses to strengthen coordination and synergies worldwide. The move combines the Company's North American and International Wheel Groups, creating a newly formed Global Wheel Group. The Company als ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio to be Standard Equipment on the 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3.0
Jan 10, 2006
DETROIT and WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- XM Satellite Radio announced today that Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will include XM Satellite Radio as standard equipment on its new 2006 Scion xB Release Series 3.0. The xB Release Series 3.0 is making its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show ... Continue reading
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