Ballard Announces Supply Agreement for Fuel Cell-Powered Lift Truck Market
Aug 18, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Aug. 18, 2005--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) today announced that is has signed an Equipment Supply Agreement ("ESA") with Cellex Power(TM) Products, Inc. ("Cellex") to deliver 27 Mk 902 4.8 kilowatt fuel cells to Cellex for integration into its power units for its upcoming beta trials. C ... Continue reading
TRW Plans to Close Sterling Heights, Michigan Manufacturing Facility
Aug 18, 2005
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 17 -- TRW Automotive U.S. LLC today announced its intention to close its Sterling Heights manufacturing facility by July 2006. The Sterling Heights facility has approximately 135 employees and assembles ball joints and conventional steering linkage for the automotive industry. Plans are to ... Continue reading
Iteris Lane Departure Warning System Hits the Road with Infiniti Five-City Tour
Aug 18, 2005
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 17, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, is taking its award-winning Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on the road as part of the Infiniti Limited Engagement Summer Tour. The tour will showcase the technological advance ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results for 2005
Aug 18, 2005
SHELTON, Conn.--Aug. 17, 2005--Raytech Corporation today announced a net loss for the thirteen-week period ended July 3, 2005 of $3.4 million or $.08 loss per basic and fully diluted share compared to net income of $.1 million or nil per basic and fully diluted share for the same period in the prior year. Raytech recor ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Grants Patent License to Intellect Battery Co. of China
Aug 18, 2005
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has entered into a patent license agreement in connection with its proprietary nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology with Intellect Battery Co. Lt ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports Continued Profitability for Second Quarter and Six Months on Higher Sales
Aug 17, 2005
HOPE, Ark., Aug. 17 -- Champion Parts, Inc., remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced net income for the second quarter ended July 3, 2005 of $256,000, or $0.07 per share, compared to $322,000, or $0.09 per share for the same period in 2004. Net sales increased 17% to $5,995,000, compared to $5,124,000 in 20 ... Continue reading
MSEP Initiates Purchase Order for 5,000 Gallons of GS610 Performance Brake Fluid
Aug 17, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 17, 2005--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) a fast track motor sports company specializing in die cast collectable cars, automotive and racing art, original racing memorabilia and exclusive product licensing under the brand name Prospeed GS610 Maximum Performance Brake Fluid, announced tod ... Continue reading
Eaton Completes Purchase of Tractech Holdings, Inc.
Aug 17, 2005
CLEVELAND--Aug. 17, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it completed the purchase of Tractech Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of specialized differentials for the commercial and specialty vehicle markets. The transaction was announced July 15, 2005. Eaton purchased Tractech ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2005
PRESS RELEASE Latent need for Better Safety Features Promises Opportunities for European Automobile Manufacturers London, UK, 17 August 2005…With the growing awareness of safety levels among drivers in Europe, automobile manufacturers expect a significant increase in demand for safety features. Although around 68 ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2005
Would Improve Diesels, Hybrids Too Palo Alto, Calif. -General Motors Corp., the Robert Bosch Corp., and Stanford University are developing a cost-effective engine technology that makes gasoline engines much more efficient and diesel engines much cleaner, for both conventional and hybrid propulsion systems. Under a thre ... Continue reading
Showa Shell to Launch Commercial Production of Next-generation CIS Solar Battery in 2007
Aug 17, 2005
Tokyo (JCN) - Showa Shell Sekyu has announced production of next-generation CIS (copper, nidium, selenium) solar batteries on a commercial basis in 2007. Photovoltaic power generation that utilizes inexhaustible solar energy is expected to play a crucial role in curbing global warming. Showa Shell has worked on solar b ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Names Paul Gosling Vice President of Purchasing
Aug 17, 2005
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Aug. 16, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, has promoted Paul Gosling to the newly created position of vice president of purchasing. This new leadership position is responsible for annual procurement of more than $2 billion in components and mat ... Continue reading
Exide Awarded Battery Supply Contracts by German Army
Aug 16, 2005
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Aug. 16, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that it has been awarded two battery supply contracts by the German Army. Exide will supply approximately 15,000 units of its maintenance-free NATO bloc batteries to the German Army ... Continue reading
Pioneer OEM Navigation System Offered in Seven 2006 Ford Vehicle Models
Aug 16, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 16, 2005--Pioneer Automotive Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of mobile entertainment products to the auto industry, was selected by Ford as the supplier of its next-generation, DVD-based navigation and entertainment system for selected Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The advanced ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Supplies Safety Components for 2006 Cadillac DTS
Aug 16, 2005
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 16 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that various company subsidiaries will supply General Motors (GM) with advanced active and passive safety technology for the upcoming 2006 Cadillac DTS. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
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