Two Johnson Controls Executives Honored as Top Female Leaders in the Automotive Industry
Sep 27, 2005
Automotive News Recognizes 100 Leading Women in North America PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 27 -- Two Johnson Controls Vice Presidents, Susan Kampe and Carolyn Woznicki, were recognized on Automotive News' list of 100 Leading Women in the North American automotive industry. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/ ... Continue reading
How Stuff Works - PEM Fuel Cells
Sep 27, 2005
There are several kinds of fuel cells, but Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells-also called Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cells-are the type typically used in automobiles. A PEM fuel cell uses hydrogen fuel and oxygen from the air to produce electricity. The diagram below shows how these fuel cells work. CLICK ... Continue reading
Subaru B9 Tribeca Earns 5-Star Safety Rating
Sep 27, 2005
Subaru B9 Tribeca receives the highest possible safety rating from NHTSA for frontal and side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 27 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, the all-new progressive SUV from Subaru, earned the hig ... Continue reading
2005 Henry Ford Technology Award: Recognizing Most Innovative Ford Ideas
Sep 27, 2005
· Ford Motor Company presented 64 researchers, engineers and scientists with the Henry Ford Technology Award (HFTA), the automaker’s highest level of technical achievement. · The HFTA was established as part of Ford’s effort to provide greater attention and recognition of exceptional technical contributio ... Continue reading
Zero Air Pollution Will Distribute Urban Cars for OBVIO! of Rio de Janeiro
Sep 27, 2005
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 27, 2005--Edaddywarbucks has announced that its client, ZAP (PCX:ZP) has signed an agreement for North American distribution of a new fuel-efficient urban car from Brazil with OBVIO! Automotoveiculos S.P.E. Ltda., of Rio de Janeiro. Santa Rosa, California-based ZAP and OBVIO! intend to deliver ... Continue reading
New GfK NOP Green Gauge Study Uncovers Fuel Price Points That Will Drive Lifestyle Changes
Sep 27, 2005
EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept. 27 -- A new study by GfK NOP announced today finds that the price point at which consumers are ready to take action to save on gas starts at $2.50 per gallon. The 2005 GfK NOP Green Gauge Study identifies the price thresholds at which Americans say they will alter their lifestyles to save on g ... Continue reading
CarMax Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Promote Youth Driver Education
Sep 27, 2005
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 27 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Driver's Edge a $100,000 grant for its national young driver education program. Driver's Edge is a nonprofit organization developed to help address the growing number of youth-rel ... Continue reading
The duPont REGISTRY Exotic Car Buyers Guide 2006
Sep 27, 2005
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 27 -- The duPont REGISTRY(TM) Exotic Car Buyers Guide 2006, distributed by duPont Publishing, is the annual special issue solely focused on exotic vehicles from the top manufacturers in the world. Available on newsstands beginning September 27th, the edition introduces seven "Best" Awards fo ... Continue reading
Zipcar named The Official Car Sharing Company of The Washington Nationals
Sep 27, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Zipcar, the country's largest provider of self-service cars for use by the hour or day, and the Washington Nationals, the District's new baseball team, today announced that Zipcar has been named The Official Car Sharing Company of the Washington Nationals Major League Baseba ... Continue reading
Young Drivers are the Star Attraction at Silverstone
Sep 27, 2005
MANCHESTER, England, September 27 -- Preparations are underway for this years' final of the 'Catherine Kenyon Young Driver of the Year Competition' that will be held at the famous Silverstone Race Circuit, in Northamptonshire, on October 16th. With 40 young drivers from around the country set to battle it out for the c ... Continue reading
TACH Viewer Needs Help - Frying Oil Instead of Diesel
Sep 27, 2005
Here is an e I recieved ...can anyone out there in TACH Land Help?...let me know. Thanks Milton To: msnide@theautochannel.com Subject: fry oil instead Hi, I am on the internet researching and I came across your article and wondering if you had the time if you could answer a question. I found a website called www.diesel ... Continue reading
Automotive News 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry Gala Dinner
Sep 27, 2005
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005 6 p.m. - reception, 7 p.m. - dinner and presentation WHERE: The Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, Mich. HIGHLIGHTS: The event celebrates Automotive News' selection of influential female executives in the North American auto industry. Each honoree will be recognized on stage during th ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2005
--You're invited to attend an MSRC media event to kick off the promotion of Rideshare Week. The event will be a photo/video opportunity graphically demonstrating the benefits of ridesharing, particularly the money that commuters can put back in their pockets instead of their gas tank. A single person ridesharing one da ... Continue reading
TheCarConnection.com Has the Inside News
Sep 27, 2005
DETROIT, Sept. 26 -- Nearly 100 new or significantly updated cars, trucks and crossovers roll into showrooms across America as the 2006 model-year gets underway. Add holdovers, and you've got 250 models to choose from. There's an easy way to sort through the clutter, as TheCarConnection.com , (http://www.thecarconnecti ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems President Named Among Top 100 Women in Auto Industry
Sep 27, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 26 -- Plexus Systems President Jane L. Warner has been named to the elite list of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News, an automotive industry publication. "We are very proud to have Jane recognized for her outstanding contributions to the auto industry ... Continue reading
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