Quantum Affiliate Fisker Automotive Closes $529 Million DOE Loan
Apr 28, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., April 27 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that Fisker Automotive, the plug-in Hybrid Premium American car company that Quantum co-founded, closed a Department of Energy loan for $529 million on Friday. The $528.7 million DOE loan to Fisker will be used for the develop ... Continue reading
Hella Uses 24 GHz Radar for Newest Driver Safety Systems
Apr 27, 2010
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--Hellaââ¬â¢s newest 24 GHz driver-safety radar systems will help save lives. âThe Lane-Change Assistant is a cost-efficient feature for compact to medium-class vehiclesâ A global supplier of automotive electronics and lighting, Hella offers a variety of electronics products based on ... Continue reading
From Rockets To Race Cars, NASA Returns To NASCAR
Apr 27, 2010
HAMPTON, Va., April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hold on to your hats race fans, NASA is coming to NASCAR. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) From better brakes and safer tires to heat-resistant paint and cleaner emissions, NASA's contributions to the racing world will be featured in the tr ... Continue reading
SAE International 2010 World Congress - Success through Transformation
Apr 26, 2010
WARRENDALE, Pa., April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International's reinvented World Congress realized all of its goals - and more - after wrapping up its three-day run in Detroit. Ford Motor Company served as host company for the event and Magna International served as the Tier One Strategic Partner. Attendance t ... Continue reading
Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Centers Adds New Rancho Cordova Location in California
Apr 26, 2010
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 26 -- Auto-Lab Franchise Management Corporation, DBA Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Centers, announced the opening of a new store located at 10655 Coloma Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA. The store is owned and operated by TFL, Inc, and is the first Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Center location operating ... Continue reading
GE, Nissan to Drive Smart Charging for Electric Vehicles
Apr 26, 2010
NISKAYUNA, N.Y.--In the race to build a smart-charging infrastructure that fuels the coming plug-in car revolution, GE and Nissan have teamed to research new technology developments that will make smart charging a reality. The two companies signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore new technologi ... Continue reading
Visteon's Electronics Venture Introduces Advanced Cockpit Electronics System at Auto China 2010
Apr 23, 2010
Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics presents multifunctional, user-friendly, single-screen display BEIJING, April 23, 2010 -- Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics (YFVE) will showcase an innovative cockpit electronics system at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2010) from April 23 to May ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2010
Joint Development Centers Established in China and Germany SHENYANG, China, April 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Harman International and Neusoft Corporation (600718.SH) announced today that the two companies have agreed to enter into partnership for the development of advanced technologies in automotive and consumer electron ... Continue reading
Vehicle Owners Should Use the New 3 R's on Earth Day
Apr 22, 2010
Reuse, Reduce, Repower BETHESDA, Md., April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, the Car Care Council encourages vehicle owners to consider the new 3 R's to do their part to protect the environment: Reuse, Reduce and Repower. Consumers could make a huge environmental contribution and a ... Continue reading
Properly Inflated Tires Help Consumers Be Green, Save Green!
Apr 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers can be green and save "green" for Earth Day just by checking their vehicle's tire pressure. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the national trade association for tire manufacturers in the U.S., says that properly inflated tires can improve vehicle fuel ... Continue reading
Car Care Council and Demandforce Partner to Promote 'Car Care' Education
Apr 21, 2010
'Be Car Care Aware' content now available for distribution via online communication platform SAN FRANCISCO and BETHESDA, Md., April 21 -- The Car Care Council, automotive aftermarket's non-profit consumer education organization, and Demandforce, the leader in consumer demand creation for small-business, announced today ... Continue reading
Wouldn't You Prefer a Guarantee? Valvoline Expands Engine Guarantee
Apr 16, 2010
Innovative Program Now Open to More Drivers, New Advertising Debuts LEXINGTON, Ky., April 16 -- Automotive travel is a road paved with an endless list of uncertainties. Valvoline® can't control the weather or eradicate traffic jams, but the motor oil pioneer is aiming to eliminate one potential realm of uncertainty - ... Continue reading
April Is National Car Care Month
Apr 16, 2010
Time to Spring For Vehicle Maintenance AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 16 -- With the summer driving season coming up, spring is the time to spring for vehicle maintenance. "Preventative maintenance is the key to maintaining optimum performance for your vehicle," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO - Mopar® Service, Par ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2010
BorgWarner's New Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) Turbochargers Boost Performance and Lower Emissions for New Diesel Engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- BorgWarner will supply its new generation of variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine featured i ... Continue reading
Behr America Reveals Key Findings at SAE World Congress 2010
Apr 15, 2010
DETROIT--Behr America is helping to develop a downsized V6, direct-injection gasoline engine that will improve fuel consumption and produce high torque in a low rpm range. âWith significantly improved knocking limits and the ability to tune earlier combustion, Behr's thermal system expertise contributed to an almo ... Continue reading
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