New Piston Ring Coating From Federal-Mogul Improves Fuel Economy and Reduces CO2 Emissions
Aug 8, 2011
Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a new piston ring coating that supports vehicle manufacturers' efforts to make gasoline engines more fuel-efficient. The company's patented CarboGlide® coating delivers a direct improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions by reducing ring friction by up to 20 percent as compar ... Continue reading
New Fuel Standards Hold Potential for Jobs Opportunities, Economic Growth
Aug 8, 2011
UAW, NRDC, NWF Report Highlights Top 15 States That Employ Autoworkers in Clean, Efficient Technologies: AL, AZ, CA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA A new report that underscores the vital link between strong fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks and their potential impact on local jobs wil ... Continue reading
Motorola Solutions Features Public Safety Vehicles of the Future with New LTE Devices at APCO 2011
Aug 8, 2011
Motorola Solutions, Inc. is highlighting its latest innovations at APCO 2011, the largest public safety communications event in North America. Motorola will show advancements including the latest APX products, accessories and applications, live Long Term Evolution (LTE) demonstrations, public safety vehicles with acces ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Opportunities in the Chinese Luxury Car Market
Aug 8, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Opportunities in the Chinese Luxury Car Market" report to their offering.Opportunities in the Chinese Luxury Car Market. The luxury car industry in China is expanding rapidly and has become the most important market for high-end auto makers. The segment is expecte ... Continue reading
GT Solar transforms into GT Advanced Technologies
Aug 8, 2011
GT Advanced Technologies Inc., , today announced that the name change from GT Solar to its new name, GT Advanced Technologies Inc., is now complete. As part of the rebranding and new corporate identity, the company is now trading under its new GTAT stock ticker symbol on NASDAQ. ... Continue reading
ChargePoint EV Charging Network Arrives in Chicago's Soldier's Field
Aug 8, 2011
Coulomb Technologies, Inc. the creator of the ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of independently-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, today announced that Chicago's famed Soldier Field stadium is the latest business to join the ChargePoint Network. ... Continue reading
Augrid Global Holdings Signs Acquisition Letter of Intent with Red Roadster
Aug 8, 2011
Augrid Global Holdings Corp. (OTCBBO: AGHD) and Red Roadster Corporation Corp. has announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent ["LOI"] to explore the acquisition by Augrid of Red Roadster Corporation. Red Roadster Corporation is a privately-held Nevada corporation which created and sells the unique three-wh ... Continue reading
Aug 8, 2011
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has secured a purchase contract for 200 additional ultra-light weight high capacity compressed natural gas (CNG) storage systems from a large US natural gas vehicle integrator of light-duty trucks. With the price of natural gas projected to stay ... Continue reading
Comparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy
Aug 8, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Comparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy and Product and Price Positioning" to their offering. âComparative Analysis of North American OEMs Electric Vehicles Launch Strategy and Product and Price ... Continue reading
Crystal Clear Car Television With Hirschmann Digital TV Reception Systems Powered by Siano
Aug 8, 2011
Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH (HCC) ( http://www.hirschmann-car.com), the world market leader in the area of TV receivers for the automotive industry and Siano Mobile Silicon (http://www.siano-ms.com), the leading supplier of mobile digital TV receiver chips - announced that a leading German automobile manufacturer ... Continue reading
Balqon Corporation Enters Medium-Duty Zero Emissions On-Road Electric Truck Market
Aug 7, 2011
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer of electric drive systems, lithium battery systems and medium to heavy-duty electric vehicles, today announced the availability of its new Mule M100, a zero-emissions, all-electric on-road truck for use in inner-city deliveries and cargo transportation. The Mule M100 has a ... Continue reading
Wind River Delivers Software Foundation for the Next Generation of In-Vehicle Infotainment Devices
Aug 7, 2011
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, has introduced the latest version of Wind River Platform for Infotainment, a software platform on which automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers can develop sophisticated in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) devices. Coupled with Wind R ... Continue reading
Eaton's Davis Talks Powertrains at CAR Conference
Aug 7, 2011
Eaton's Davis Leads Discussion on Designing Efficient Powertrains that Benefit Consumers, Environment at CAR Management Briefing Seminars TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Ken Davis, president of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation's Vehicle Group, called for a greater focus on developing vehicle powertrains that ... Continue reading
Ford Wins 2011 Automotive News Suppliers' Choice Award
Aug 6, 2011
Ford is working more closely than ever with suppliers to offer increasing levels of new technologies in its vehicles Ford uses Aligned Business Framework principles to promote early collaboration with suppliers on innovative vehicle features Ford Motor Company , which is working closely with suppliers to offer increasi ... Continue reading
Get Your Heart Racing With Ford Test Track Drives
Aug 6, 2011
Get Your Heart Racing on Ford's Test Track What gets your heart racing? A high-speed drive in a Mustang GT? Bidding on a âone of oneâ collector's car, a 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca? Access to an exclusive, highly restricted test track? A chat with Ford Motor CEO Alan Mulally? You can do all of these at G ... Continue reading
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