New Solar Panels for Hybrid Cars Improve MPG
Dec 7, 2005
WELLS, Nev., Dec. 7 -- Solatec LLC(TM) is pleased to introduce flexible, rooftop-mounted Solar Panels for Hybrid Vehicles, starting with a kit for the 2004-2006 Toyota Prius. The $2,195 kits will be available nationwide through dealer franchises. A prototype (pictured) has been operating in the Northeast for several mo ... Continue reading
Denso Expands in Tennessee's Innovation Valley
Dec 7, 2005
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 6 -- Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., a major player in the auto component industry, will invest $185 million and add approximately 500 jobs at its Maryville, TN. electronic parts facility. The Japan-based company has continuously grown its Knoxville area presence from 250 employees in 1990 t ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2005
VANCOUVER, Canada, Dec. 6 -- EDTA Booth # 422 -- Saft has been deeply involved over the last decade in the development and the production of advanced battery technologies to meet the needs of the Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) market. HEV combine two separate power sources to provide their propulsion: an electric motor ... Continue reading
Active Fuel Management™ Is New Name Of GM's Displacement On Demand Fuel-Saving Technology
Dec 7, 2005
DETROIT – GM has trademarked Active Fuel Management™ as the name for its displacement on demand fuel-saving technology, beginning with the Vortec 5.3 V-8-equipped 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. The name will be applied to all 2007 model year vehicles equipped with the technology. Active Fuel Management ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 6, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28960) has announced the addition of "LEd2Light 06": HB-Leds For General Illumination and Automotive Lighting to their offering. We have edited a new report describing the market and technology trends for HB LEDs in general ... Continue reading
Toyota Looks Hard at Michigan for New Plant
Dec 6, 2005
Washington DC December 5, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota’s manufacturing executives are looking with much interest at several different sites in Michigan for the automaker’s new engine plant.. The executives already scouted three sites in the state and will visit two more, reports The Detro ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires Chicago Recycled Auto Parts Facilities
Dec 6, 2005
CHICAGO, Dec. 6 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it has acquired A-Reliable Auto Parts and its affiliated companies. A-Reliable is a leading provider of recycled automotive products servicing the greater Chicago area. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2005101 ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2005
Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management Software Provides Collaboration Infrastructure for Global Academic Partners and Corporate Sponsors Involved in Ground-Breaking Initiative PLANO, Texas, Dec. 6 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced its ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 6, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29018) has announced the addition of Smart Key System Development & Availability in Europe to their offering. The new car market is witnessing a rapid proliferation of smart key systems, with around 20 new models launched wi ... Continue reading
Biometric Identity Solutions for Drivers License
Dec 6, 2005
BILLERICA, Mass. & BOCHUM, Germany--Dec. 6, 2005-- United Kingdom Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Awards Face Recognition Technology Test Contract to Viisage Viisage , a leading provider of advanced technology identity solutions, today announced that following a competitive bidding process, Driver and Vehicle Licen ... Continue reading
Read, Work and Play Without Disturbing the Driver
Dec 6, 2005
with the Autolite(TM) SpotGlo(R) Seatbelt Light - Great for Family Road Trips NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 6 -- Americans spend countless hours behind the wheel of their cars and families are always shuttling their children to practice, rehearsal, or an event which requires both short and long road trips. This is why the Aut ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Awarded Future Chrysler Group Interior Systems Business
Dec 6, 2005
TROY, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (CKCRQ) announced today that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group has selected them as the supplier for a significant portion of the interior systems on a future platform of vehicles scheduled for 2008. "We are extremely pleased to be selected by DaimlerChrysler and ap ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Reaches Agreement With International Truck and Engine
Dec 5, 2005
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Dec. 5 -- Commercial Vehicle Group announced today that its National Seating Division will sign a three-year supply agreement to continue as the standard truck and bus air suspension seat provider for International Truck and Engine Corporation. National Seating currently provides seats for the Interna ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Major Expansion of Maryville, Tenn. Manufacturing Facility
Dec 5, 2005
Approximately $185 Million Investment and 500 New Jobs by 2010 MARYVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 5 -- Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee President Mack Hattori today jointly announced a significant expansion of DENSO's manufacturing facilities in Maryville. It will be the largest single expansion i ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Transmission Systems Breaks Ground For French Facility
Dec 5, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, December 5 -- In response to increasing demand for BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) transmission technology in Europe and associated new business gained in transmission controls systems, BorgWarner Transmission Systems has broken ground for a new, 160,000-square-foot facility in Eyrein, north of Tulle, ... Continue reading
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