President Obama Visits New Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Battery Center in Holland, Mich.
Aug 11, 2011
Johnson Controls , a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, today hosted President Barack Obama for a tour of the new Johnson Controls-Saft advanced battery center, the first facility in the United States to produce complete lithium-ion battery cells and systems for hybrid and electric ve ... Continue reading
Proactive Car Care Pays Off Down the Road
Aug 11, 2011
Gas prices and tough economic conditions are affecting Americans' driving and spending habits. According to a recent survey sponsored by AutoZone, more than half of U.S. drivers are making sacrifices in order to accommodate for higher gas prices. Shorter trips and cutting back on dining out are just a couple of ways mo ... Continue reading
Willow Garage Announces Availability of New PR2 Robot for $200,000
Aug 11, 2011
Willow Garage announced today the availability of a modified PR2 robot, the world's most advanced personal robot platform. In response to a burgeoning PR2 community Willow Garage is now offering its personal robot platform with a single arm for $285,000. The model will be known as PR2 SE. With the added 30% discount of ... Continue reading
LINE-X Protective Coatings Presents LINE-X Plus with 2011 Excellence Award
Aug 11, 2011
LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is proud to present LINE-X Plus with its 2011 Excellence Award for best exemplifying the entrepreneurial spirit, vision, dedication, leadership, teamwork, community involvement and ideals set forth by LINE-X ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $3 million to UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM) for the development of non-rare-earth magnet electric motors for use in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. UQM will cost-share 25 percent of the $4 million effort under the development program. ... Continue reading
Mazda Debuts New Vibrant Online Ad Technology to Promote its Full Range of Cars
Aug 11, 2011
Mazda the Japanese car manufacturer, today announced it is the first UK brand to use the new advertising toolbar solution from contextual ad leader Vibrant - with an online campaign to run until the end of September 2011. The campaign was devised and planned with Vibrant by Mazda's media agency Mindshare. The Vibrant A ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2011
Nanostart (OTCQX: NASRY) -holding Nanosys, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded it funds to refine and bring to scale its SiNANOdeTM materials for the automotive market. These innovations will enable Electric Vehicles (EVs) to travel 300 miles on a single charge. Investments in the ... Continue reading
My Car Won't Start - Now What? AAA Offers Advice to Stranded Drivers
Aug 11, 2011
Nation's largest motor club provides tips to keep motorists safe and help get them back on the go quickly after a breakdown -- Many Americans rely on their cars for nearly every part of their life--to commute to work, to attend school, to run errands, to socialize with friends or to get away on vacation. AAA recognizes ... Continue reading
High School Students Announce Cross Country Trip in Electric Car
Aug 11, 2011
MINDDRIVE Announces Cross-Country Test on Electric Car Built By High School Students Coast-To-Coast Trip Announcement at Open House on August 13th, 2011 August 9, 2011, Kansas City, MO - MINDDRIVE, a Kansas City non-profit organization that provides experiential learning to urban students, is building an electric car t ... Continue reading
EV Project Participant Rebates Available for Nissan LEAF SL Purchasers in Tennessee
Aug 11, 2011
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced that $2,500 rebates are still available for the first 1,000 EV Project participants in Tennessee who purchase a Nissan LEAF SL model with DC Fast Charge capabilities. The state of Tennessee announced in September 2010 ... Continue reading
FIAT Brand to Host 'Simply More by FIAT,' an Outdoor Cinema Experience in Times Square
Aug 11, 2011
FIAT Brand North America is bringing its debut commercial, "Drive-in," to life as it sets up a weekend-long celebration and an outdoor cinema in Times Square, this Saturday and Sunday. "Simply More by FIAT" presents an afternoon of food, music and games that are free and open to the public. Starting at dusk and in true ... Continue reading
Ford Strengthens Product Development Team; Reinforces Global Leadership Structure
Aug 11, 2011
Ford names Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Product Programs to role of vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe, effective Sept. 1 The move strengthens Ford's global Product Development leadership team, further supporting the company's One Ford plan Ford Motor Company today announced a realignment of ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Kettering University Rekindle Partnership to Develop Future Technical Talent
Aug 10, 2011
Chrysler Group heads back to school! Chrysler Group is a top-tier employer of both our co-op students and our alumni, and Kettering University is very pleased with our partnership with the Company.â Chrysler Group and Kettering University in Flint, Mich., today celebrated the establishment of the first class of st ... Continue reading
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Celebrates as J.D. Power and Associates Brings Honors to Indiana
Aug 10, 2011
More than 1,300 Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) associates today celebrated as representatives of J.D. Power and Associates presented them with the Platinum Plant Quality award, and the award for Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in a tie for the Honda Civic which is produced at HMIN. Both awards come ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2011
Here comes the sun Ford and SunPower Corp. have teamed up to offer an industry-first solar panel system that will allow Focus Electric and C-MAX Energi owners to "Drive Green for Life" by providing them with enough clean, renewable energy to offset the electricity used to charge the car. These high-efficiency solar pan ... Continue reading
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