PA DCED Secretary Issues Statement on Status of General Motors Plant in West Mifflin
Dec 1, 2005
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 1 -- Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky today issued the following statement on the potential closing of General Motors Corp.'s stamping plant in West Mifflin: "Governor Rendell is committed to improving Pennsylvania's economy, and as our investments continue to enhance ... Continue reading
LED and HID Technologies Could Be Price-Comparable by 2011 for the Automotive Exteriors Market
Dec 1, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Dec. 1, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c28788) has announced the addition of The global automotive exterior LED market to their offering Their small size, powerful light emission, extreme reliability, low energy requirement and long lifespan support the widely hel ... Continue reading
Cummins Powers Education for Rural Chinese Orphans
Dec 1, 2005
BEIJING, Dec. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- On November 25, 2005 Cummins, a global manufacturer of diesel engines, and World Vision, a non-profit international relief and development agency, entered into an agreement to provide tuition and living subsidies for 400 orphans in rural Yunnan province, and also conduct research ... Continue reading
Magna to Purchase Roof Systems Business From Porsche
Dec 1, 2005
AURORA, Canada, December 1 -- Magna International Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG pursuant to which Magna will acquire CTS Fahrzeug-Dachsysteme GmbH, Bietigheim-Bissingen ("CTS"), based in Germany. CTS is one of the world's leading manufacturers of roof systems for ... Continue reading
Compliant Controllers Help Automotive Manufacturers Make Intelligent Automobiles a Reality
Dec 1, 2005
MUNICH, Germany--Dec. 1, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor is paving the way for the autonomous car by becoming the first company to offer both integrated and stand-alone FlexRay(TM) controllers -- the MC9S12XFR and MFR4300 -- based on the latest FlexRay version 2.1 protocol. As the leading supplier of microcontrollers to ... Continue reading
Nuvera, Fiat Powertrain Technologies, and Centro Ricerche Fiat Sign Fuel Cell Engine Partnership
Dec 1, 2005
Joint agreement targets development and supply of high-efficiency hydrogen fuel cell systems to the Fiat Group and automotive OEMs around the world MILAN and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 1 -- Nuvera Fuel Cells, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of fuel cell power systems, today announced it reached a multi-year ... Continue reading
Top Safety Ratings for Saab Active Head Restraints
Dec 1, 2005
All Saab 9-3 and 9-5 models have now achieved top marks for protection against neck injury following the latest round of rear-end collision tests conducted by the Thatcham insurance research center in the United Kingdom. All are fitted as standard with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR). The Thatcham test classifies th ... Continue reading
Research News Release: Sustainability Projects Funded at 41 Universities
Dec 1, 2005
News for Release: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Sustainability Projects Funded at 41 Universities *Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, 202-564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C.-Nov. 30, 2005) EPA today awarded $410,000 to 41 student teams for the 2005-2006 academic ye ... Continue reading
Popularity of Aftermarket Parts a Mounting Threat to OEs
Dec 1, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 30 -- Collision repair components are growing at a rate double that of most automotive wear replacement components. In the past, the dealer channel was the avenue of choice for replacement components in North America, but with the establishment of aftermarket certification organizations such as ... Continue reading
Webasto Supplemental/Parking Heater Now Available on Ford F-Series Diesel Pickups
Dec 1, 2005
BlueHeat(R) Fuel-Operated Heater Eliminates the Need to Idle for Warmth FENTON, Mich., Nov. 30 -- In a first for North America, Webasto's BlueHeat(R) Fuel-Operated Heater (FOH) is now a dealer-order option on all Ford F-250 through F-650 pickups equipped with the Powerstroke diesel engines. The BlueHeat(R) FOH provides ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing New General Manager
Nov 30, 2005
DETROIT, Nov. 30 -- Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation today announced the appointment of Jesus Gomez as general manager of Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing - Mexicana in Toluca, Mexico. In this position, Gomez is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the remanufacturing facility. "Jesus brings a lot of he ... Continue reading
Drivers Sleep Alarm from Volvo
Nov 30, 2005
< a href="http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/VOLV/VideoAssets/ ASF/VOLV_3547_29601.WMV"> VIDEO CLICK HERE</a><p>The system, called ‘Driver Alert’, gives an audio warning if the car appears to be losing control. ... Continue reading
Toyota Exceeds $1 Billion Minority Business Spending Target One Year Early
Nov 30, 2005
Mae C. Jemison featured at Toyota's 16th annual Opportunity Exchange ERLANGER, Ky., Nov. 30 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) today announced at Opportunity Exchange, the company's annual minority business conference and trade fair, that it exceeded its target of spending $1 billion with minorit ... Continue reading
Nov 30, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Nov. 30, 2005--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS)(BCN:RGJ)/Reg Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RRE)(OTCBB:REGRF) wish to announce that the modifications for the 42 H.P. diesel engine has been completed by Ebco Industries Ltd. (www.ebco.com). This version includes six additional cam designs with a ... Continue reading
Earphones With Patented Acoustic Isolation System Provides Increased Comfort and Protection
Nov 30, 2005
PINEVILLE, N.C.--Nov. 29, 2005--The buzz of cars speeding around the track is one of the most exciting sounds in car racing. It's also the most uncomfortable - and potentially damaging. To protect the comfort and hearing of race fans, Outside the Box, Inc. introduces the new RaceQuiet(TM) Earphones. "Our new RaceQuiet ... Continue reading
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