Feb 17, 2011
LONDON--The large scale roll out of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will be hindered unless investors stimulate demand, lower the cost of public charging infrastructure and manage the impact on the grid, according to a report published by Accenture . âThe consumer is the most important factor in determining which ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2011
PR Newswire ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 15, 2011 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 15, 2011 -- Enerpulse, Inc. today announced the addition of another member to the sustainable energy team employing the Pulstar® ultra high-power replacement for spark plugs. The Hybrid Haven, of Petaluma, CA, has joined the ranks of the dedicated to ... Continue reading
Feb 16, 2011
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Philips Lumileds announced release and immediate availability of its new SignalSure mid-power LEDs for automotive signaling applications. The new surface mount LED is intended to be the most robust and reliable surface mount LED available to the automotive industry today and undergoes a rigorous Multi ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2011
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation announced that shareholders at the companyââ¬â¢s annual meeting today soundly supported the companyââ¬â¢s compensation practices and rejected a proposal submitted by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to require shareholder approval for ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Software/OS Trends in Automotive Multimedia and Communications
Feb 15, 2011
BOSTON--In its report, ââ¬ÅSoftware/OS Trends in Automotive Multimedia and Communications,ââ¬??? the Strategy Analytics Automotive Multimedia and Communications Service (AMCS) predicts an enhanced role for infotainment software and operating systems as they become more important to infotainment system ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Elects Two New Directors to the Board
Feb 15, 2011
PR Newswire WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 15, 2011 WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 15, 2011 -- LoJack Corporation today announced it has elected two new directors to the LoJack Board, effective February 22, 2011: Gary E. Dilts and Marcia J. Hooper, who both bring highly relevant expertise to the Board. Â Mr. Dilts is an automotive indu ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Releases Information Regarding Operations in Australia
Feb 15, 2011
PORTLAND, Ore.--Cascade Corporation announced today its facility in Brisbane, Australia was significantly damaged in the mid-January flooding in the Queensland, Australia region. The Company continues to assess the impact of the flooding on ongoing operations and is working with its insurance carriers and landlord to a ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheels Selected as Top Product
Feb 15, 2011
CLEVELAND--Alcoaââ¬â& ;cen t;s LvL ONEî wide base aluminum wheel has been selected as a ââ¬ÅTop 5ââ¬??? Product of 2010 by Heavy Duty Aftermarket Journal. Leading editors selected products that exhibit innovation, usefulness to the end user, effectiveness in improving performance and s ... Continue reading
Continental Enhances Electric Vehicle Safety
Feb 11, 2011
Continental, the international automotive supplier, has developed a sensor (satellite) for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles which will immediately shut off the high-voltage battery in the event of a collision. This means that emergency service personnel can come to the aid of accident victims without the risk of su ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins Construction of Portuguese Battery Plant
Feb 11, 2011
Plant Will Supply Batteries for Alliance's Electric Vehicles in Europe Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has begun construction of a state-of-the-art, advanced lithium-ion battery plant in Cacia, Portugal to support the rollout of electric vehicles from the Renault-Nissan Alliance in Europe. The battery plant is being built on a ... Continue reading
VIN Viper® Debuts New Automotive Appraisal Mobile Application
Feb 11, 2011
PR Newswire CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 11, 2011 CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 11, 2011 -- Selig Technologies, LLC, an automotive solution software provider, is proud to announce the debut of VIN Viper, a new iPhone application now available for free download on iTunes. VIN Viper is a mobile appraising tool that enables dealers to ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2011
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--The race to develop a commercially viable hydrogen fuel cell just got a boost from a $1.9 million state award to a high-tech company that is planning to turn breakthrough nanotechnology pioneered at Florida State University into a better, faster, more economical fuel cell. In a news conference today ... Continue reading
Chrysler is the Winner in BrandBowl 2011 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 8, 2011
BOSTON--According to the 250,000+ tweets monitored by BrandBowl2011, Chrysler was the most effective brand to advertise on the Super Bowl telecast on the FOX Network this year. Cars.com was the least effective Super Bowl advertiser, according to the results (which were compiled immediately upon the gameââ¬â¢ ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2011
Innovative Ford safety and connectivity technologies will be recognized at Edison Awards Gala on April 5 in New York Ford's industry-first MyFord Touchââ¢, MyKeyî, SYNCî AppLinkâ⢠and inflatable rear seat belts are each finalists Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford, to be presented with prest ... Continue reading
Los Angeles County Fire Department 'Go Green Initiative' Has Been Validated With the DynoValve
Feb 8, 2011
SaviCorp announces the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACOFD) has validated the DynoValve after testing the emission reduction PCV valve on multiple vehicles over a two year period. In a letter confirming positive emissions reduction testing results, the DynoValve has demonstrated substantial reduction in emission ... Continue reading
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