SAE International Offers Book on Integrated Vehicle Health Management
Nov 14, 2011
Based on an initial idea from the SAE Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) Steering Group, SAE International now offers a highly-anticipated new book that addresses both basic and advanced concepts critical for the understanding and support of the developing field of IVHM. Integrated Vehicle Health Management: P ... Continue reading
Pearson Fuels is First in Alternative Fuels Industry with Educational Animated Video
Nov 14, 2011
Pearson Fuels has launched their new educational animated short, “Fuel Better in Sixty Seconds. The video is available at http://www.pearsonfuels.com/fuelbetter. With the election season ramping up and daily conversations occurring in the media around budget cuts and tax policy, it is important that the public be educ ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2011
Over Three-Fourths Say Government Should Increase, Enforce Higher Standards. An overwhelming majority of consumers believe that fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks should be improved, according to a new poll by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Nearly all respondents (93 percent) support increase ... Continue reading
Toyota to Serve as Title Sponsor of the "Love Is Art Project" in Downtown Detroit
Nov 14, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. will be serving as the title sponsor of the "Toyota Love Is Art Project" on Saturday, Nov. 19. This one-night charitable art exhibit is designed to promote human rights and equality. ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Named Ford Motor Company's Exclusive Map Provider for SYNC MyFord Touch Navigation System
Nov 14, 2011
Deal Provides Premium Map Data with Advanced Location Content NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, has been selected by Ford Motor Company to be their exclusive map supplier for the Sync MyFord Touch. ... Continue reading
Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker Named President and CEO of Behr America
Nov 14, 2011
Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker has been named President and CEO of Behr America, a leading supplier of automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems. He previously was Vice President, Operations for the company. ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2011
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. (Smith), a leader in all-electric commercial vehicles, today announced the appointment, effective Nov. 4, 2011, of Thomas T. Stallkamp and Robert J. Druten to its board of directors, and Bryan Hansel, Smith's current president and chief executive officer, as chairman. Mr. Stallkamp brings ... Continue reading
KCP&L Begins Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program Using Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Network
Nov 14, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today announced that KCP&L, an investor-owned utility headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is using Coulomb's ChargePoint Network to access essential electric vehicle (EV) charging station data collected for a three-year pilot program in and around the Kansas City region. The program consists of eigh ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2011
Innovation, as practiced by Nissan's creative design, engineering and product development teams can take many forms -- from the recently introduced "most room for the dollar" Nissan Versa Sedan to the all-new category defining Nissan NV van, Nissan's first entry into the commercial vehicle segment in North America. Inn ... Continue reading
Goodyear Blimp Gondola Goes to Smithsonian
Nov 14, 2011
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is making another significant gift to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Tuesday - the second in two years - with the donation of the Goodyear blimp gondola, or car C-49. The C-49 car goes to the Smithsonian on the heels of last year's donation of a lifeboat used on the 191 ... Continue reading
Ford Charges Up for 2012 Announcing Exclusive Collaboration Eco-Conscious Multi-Media
Nov 14, 2011
Ford Motor Company today announces an exclusive collaboration with SHFT.com, the award-winning multimedia platform founded by actor and filmmaker Adrian Grenier and film producer Peter Glatzer. The automotive leader and green lifestyle website are joining forces to inspire people to make smarter environmental decisions ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America Looks to OneCommand to Fuel a National Communication Program
Nov 14, 2011
OneCommand, a leader in multi-channel marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that it has been awarded Mitsubishi Motors North America's (MMNA) National Parts and Service Communications Program. During the program's initial pilot, OneCommand delivered lost soul, recall and Spring Car Care commu ... Continue reading
Black Friday May Be Best Day to Buy a Car in 2011
Nov 14, 2011
Think Black Friday only helps save you money on your next LCD television or laptop? Think again. TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, today revealed that it expects this year's Black Friday, November 25th, will be the best day to buy a new vehicle, which is the first or second largest purchase consumers make. ... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2011
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has partnered with Quarles Petroleum, Inc., a major Mid-Atlantic fleet fuel station operator, to add natural gas fueling services at selected Quarles station locations. Many of our customers are interested in natural gas-powered vehicles for their fleets. In response, we have partnered with Cle ... Continue reading
Nissan, Sumitomo Bring Low-Cost Electric-Car Quick Charger to U.S. Market
Nov 13, 2011
Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) today announced that it is bringing an innovative, low-cost DC quick charger for electric cars to the U.S. market. The DC quick charger is being launched as part of a global collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation, with the first installations planned for early 2012. Nissan and Sumitomo ... Continue reading
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