Dasault Systemes and Local Motors Produce Military Vehicle
Jul 29, 2011
Dassault Systemes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that it has teamed with Local Motors (Chandler, AZ) to deliver the first co-created military vehicle. Local Motors community was asked to develop a vehicle body design that could suppor ... Continue reading
MSX International Joins Ford Motor Company's Aligned Business Framework Preferred Supplier Network
Jul 29, 2011
Ford Motor Company (Ford/NYSE:F) has announced the addition of Warren, Mich.-headquartered MSX International (MSXI) to its preferred vendor network, Aligned Business Framework (ABF). With the ABF recognition, MSXI joins a select group of preferred suppliers chosen by Ford to build long-term, strategic business relation ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries to Receive 16th Consecutive RVDA Quality Circle Award
Jul 29, 2011
Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading U.S. motor home manufacturer, received notification that the Company earned the prestigious Quality Circle Award from the Recreation Vehicle Dealers' Association (RVDA). The award is scheduled to be presented at a ceremony conducted at RVDA's "Celebrate Excellence: All-Industry Ga ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) and its member companies stood with President Obama today in support of the next phase of proposed greenhouse gas (GHG)/corporate average fuel economy standards for 2017-2025 MY vehicles. ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
"Several automobile manufacturers are already preparing to introduce new fuel efficient clean diesel engine options in the U.S." Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by the Obama Administration are expected to expand the opportunity for m ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
A July 29 Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 miles per gallon (mpg) between 2017 and 2025 would result in the loss of more than $65 billion in federal funding for state and local highway, bridge and transit improvements, an analysis by the Am ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
President Obama Announces Historic 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard **" "**"Consumers will save $1.7 trillion at the pump, $8K per vehicle by 2025 " - President Obama today announced a historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration's national vehicle program, increasin ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Harnesses Sun to Power Volts and Dealerships
Jul 29, 2011
Capacity to charge a dozen Volts daily; excess energy to supplement dealer's use Two dozen U.S. dealerships pledge to install solar-powered charging stations Chevrolet is harnessing the power of the sun to install solar-powered electric charging stations for its Volts at dealerships in North America. The Green Zone ini ... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2011
The installed base of embedded OEM and Aftermarket connected car systems is expected to grow from 41 million at the end of 2011 to 189 million by 2016. ABI Research telematics and navigation group director Dominique Bonte comments: “Despite all the hype about hybrid and smartphone-based telematics solutions, embedded ... Continue reading
Chrysler Comments on Proposed Fuel Economy Standards from 2017 through 2025
Jul 29, 2011
Chrysler Group supports, in principal, the agreement on proposed fuel economy standards from 2017 through 2025 under a continued National Program. We remain committed to the goal of a single, national, and coordinated program that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance our country's energy security. We appre ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports Plan to Significantly Increase Fuel Efficiency in U.S. by 2025
Jul 29, 2011
Nissan Americas today announced its support for the U.S. government's proposal to set new nationwide greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks between MY2017 and MY2025. The Obama Administration has committed to continuing on the path of a harmonized national greenhouse gas and fuel- ... Continue reading
Open Roads and Food Abound, the Hudson River Valley Hosts the New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster
Jul 29, 2011
Mercedes-Benz USA hits the road this summer with the new 2012 SLK Roadster and James Beard Foundation award-winning Best New Restaurant recipient, ABC Kitchen Executive Chef Dan Kluger, to create an inspirational menu that highlights great ingredients through an outdoor road experience. ... Continue reading
Everyone Agrees That Dependence on Foreign Oil is 'Very Serious'
Jul 29, 2011
Pew Clean Energy Program poll finds strong support for ambitious standards Against a backdrop of sharp differences on a variety of current public policy issues, new polling by the Pew Clean Energy Program demonstrates strong support from American voters for immediate action on vehicle fuel economy. In a national poll* ... Continue reading
Charge Your Low Speed Vehicle at Walgreens' Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Jul 29, 2011
Thanks to Walgreens, soon you won't need to get your electric vehicle back to your garage to recharge it. Electric vehicle charging stations will be placed at about 800 Walgreens location by the end of 2011, the pharmacy giant announced this month. These charging stations aren't just benefiting those who drive a Nissan ... Continue reading
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