Bright Automotive Hires Tesla, Chrysler Veteran Mike Donoughe as Chief Operating Officer
Aug 12, 2010
Donoughe Brings More than 28 Years Experience in Executive Roles in the Auto Industry ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 12 -- Bright Automotive today announced the hiring of Mike Donoughe to serve as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Donoughe brings strong leadership and more than 28 years of automotive experience with exe ... Continue reading
Spartan Earns 2010 Emissions Certification; Trains ER Technicians on New Technology
Aug 10, 2010
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 10 -- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it recently received approval from Cummins for the installation of their 2010 Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, certified ISC and ISL diesel engines for use in the emergency-response market. Spartan ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Completes Mountain Driving Test
Aug 10, 2010
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LEOM) announced that it has successfully finished testing its converted electric truck on one of the steepest mountain roads in Korea, named Nogodan. The e-truck carried a 770-pound payload in its cargo deck, and successfully climbed the mountain road with an average speed of 3 ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles Awarded Grant for Advanced Electric Powertrain Development Program
Aug 4, 2010
- Next Generation Powertrain Development Project Funds to Exceed $1.8 Million - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, was recently awarded a $900,000 grant from the California Energy Commission to begin development of a new advanced compact electric power ... Continue reading
ZAP Delivers Fleet of Electric Trucks
Aug 4, 2010
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) today announced that its newest dealer, Alvarez ZAP, has opened in Riverside, California and will be serving commercial and government markets throughout the entire Inland Empire. âToday we take another step forward in the greening of Riverside by trans ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Enters Prototyping Phase with Licensee in China
Aug 3, 2010
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced that its licensee Great Wall Alternative Power Systems Ltd. has completed the first phase of its License Agreement involving the establishment of secure intellectual property protocols in China for Cycloneââ¬â¢s technology. Th ... Continue reading
AutoChina International Announces Two Million Share Repurchase Program
Aug 3, 2010
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (ââ¬ÅAutoChinaâ& acir c;¬??? or the ââ¬ÅCompanyââ& amp; #130;¬???) , Chinaââ¬â¢s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the establ ... Continue reading
PPG Aerospace Earns Northrop Grumman Supplier Awards
Aug 2, 2010
SYLMAR, Calif.--The Huntsville, Ala., aircraft transparencies facility and the Los Angeles and Atlanta Application Support Centers operated by PPG Industriesââ¬â¢ aerospace business have been honored by Northrop Grumman Corp. as 2009 Platinum Source Preferred suppliers for their performance and quality in de ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2011 First Quarter Results
Jul 29, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported that its net loss narrowed to $4.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, on net sales of $63.4 million for the fiscal 2011 first quarter ended June 30, 2010. In the prior-year first quarter of fiscal 2010, Arctic Cat reported a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted sh ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2010
LONDON, July 27, 2010 -- The new look site at http://www.carsforstars.co.uk is part of a revamp of the company orchestrated by the new owners who bought out the luxury car operator last month. A whole host of new services and features are detailed on the brand new site as the new bosses at Cars for Stars prepare for a ... Continue reading
DC Electronics Qualifies for Highest Aerospace Manufacturing Standards
Jul 26, 2010
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26 -- DC Electronics today announced it has met all the requirements and passed inspection from an independent certifier to qualify for AS9100B certification. The AS9100B standard was developed to ensure safety and reliability in an industry that demands near perfection. The tough standards demon ... Continue reading
Collins Bus Corporation Announces NexBus Propane Bus in Full Production
Jul 23, 2010
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan., July 23 -- Collins Bus Corporation announced today it has completed the certification process for its new NexBus Propane school bus and has begun full production. Collins Bus Corporation is the first Type-A bus builder to produce dedicated propane powered buses which will be available under the ... Continue reading
Anaheim Transportation Network Selected to Test Bus Conversion from Diesel to Electric
Jul 23, 2010
ANAHEIM, Calif.--The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) announced a partnership with NexGen Power Group Inc., based in San Clemente, CA, to test a fully functional heavy-duty, zero-emission, battery-powered transit bus for one year beginning December 2010. NexGen Power will retrofit two buses from diesel to an electr ... Continue reading
Geely Serves its Ukrainian Customers
Jul 22, 2010
Since 2009, though against the context of Chinese automotive exports downturn, Geely's ambition of growing to be a globally responsible and reliable independent automaker has never been turned down. One example is the drastic change in Geely's after-sales service for oversea markets that has upgraded itself from merely ... Continue reading
MPH Brings Back 70s Motoring Style
Jul 21, 2010
It was perhaps one of the most unlikely partnerships of the 70s, but in 1978 Coca-Cola and Triumph came together to give us the "TR7 Coke Car". ... Continue reading
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