Ricardo, Inc. and PEP Stations LLC Unveil New Concept in Electric Vehicle Charging at NAIAS
Jan 11, 2010
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 11 -- Ricardo, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Ricardo plc, the leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's automotive, defense, transport and new energy industries, has today, in collaboration with PEP Stations LLC, unveiled a new ele ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Unveils 2011 Competition Theme
Jan 11, 2010
Global Design Community Challenged to Create Country-Specific Vehicle Concepts for 2021 DETROIT Jan. 11 -- Michelin today announced the 2011 theme for its prestigious global vehicle design competition, Michelin Challenge Design(TM) (MCD), giving entrants a chance to share their transportation concepts for ten years ahe ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars
Jan 10, 2010
Correction/additions are in RED. Yes, on reviewing the new book. The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher This past week Ford Motor Company's president and CEO Alan Mulally gave the opening keynote speech at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The p ... Continue reading
Jan 10, 2010
Tokyo, Jan 8, 2010; We are pleased to announce that we have been successful in developing and launching our new product, comprising a system combining a photovoltaic power generation facility with a rapid charger for EVs, and have received our first order from Chigasaki City. What we at ULVAC have developed and launche ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tire is Fitment Choice for Toyota Sienna XLE
Jan 9, 2010
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The 2011 Toyota Sienna, recently unveiled as an all-new, third-generation model, will be outfitted with Goodyear tires on the premium XLE version. One of the standard fitments for this popular minivan will be Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires in size P235/55R18. The 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE offers state-of ... Continue reading
Toyota Selects Dunlop Tires for 2011 Sienna SE
Jan 9, 2010
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- The sporty SE edition of the all-new, third-generation Toyota Sienna will appear with Dunlop tires when the 2011 model hits showrooms in February 2010. One of the standard fitments for this popular minivan will be Dunlop SP Sport 7000 tires in size P235/50R19. The 2011 Toyota Sienna SE is designe ... Continue reading
TomTom Products Now Available in Mexico
Jan 8, 2010
MEXICO CITY--TomTom, the world's leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today announces the availability of the TomTom GO 630, XL 330S and ONE 130 in Mexico. With this extensive product offering, consumers in Mexico can now benefit from TomTomâs unique features, acclaimed ease-of-use and superi ... Continue reading
Kia Unveils Seven Advanced Automotive Technologies at 2010 CES - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 8, 2010
- All-new UVO powered by Microsoft in-car multimedia system - World âfirstsâ with live digital TV reception and 9-band antennas - Innovative touch-sensitive controls with âhapticâ feedback LAS VEGAS - January 8, 2010: Kia Motors returns to the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which ope ... Continue reading
Ford President-CEO to Kick Off 2010 CES with LIVE Keynote at 11:30AM EST - WATCH IT HERE
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS - January 7, 2010: Ford is starting off the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in a big way. Ford President and Chief Executive Officer, Alan Mulally, will deliver the opening keynote address at the event, and youâll be able to watch the speech live right here. As the worldâs largest consumer technolog ... Continue reading
Nuance and Ford Reveal Exciting Natural Language Speech Capabilites for Next-Generation of SYNC
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS & BURLINGTON, Mass.--Nuance Communications, Inc. today announced that Nuance and Ford have unveiled significant enhancements to the speech capabilities powering the next-generation of Ford SYNCâ¢, the Ford-exclusive factory-installed, in-car communications and entertainment system that has changed the way ... Continue reading
Tesla and Panasonic Collaborate to Develop Next-Generation Battery Cell Technology
Jan 7, 2010
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors and Panasonic today announced that they will collaborate to develop next-generation battery cells for electric vehicles. âOur collaboration with Panasonic will accelerate the development of next generation EV cells, enabling Tesla to further improve our battery pack performanceâ ... Continue reading
Visteon Helps Connect Drivers and Passengers to Their Vehicles . . . and Their Vehicles to the World
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2010 -- Visteon Corporation has developed a range of innovative solutions aimed at supporting consumers' desire to access the digital world from their vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Through extensive consumer research, Visteon confirmed that today's new car ... Continue reading
GM Builds First Lithium-ion Battery for Chevrolet Volt - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 7, 2010
-- GM is the first major automaker to manufacture an advanced lithium-ion battery pack in the U.S. -- Brownstown Township to be first high-volume U.S. automotive lithium-ion battery manufacturing site -- Plant's battery cell processing, module and pack manufacturing capabilities strengthen GM's in-house battery experti ... Continue reading
In-Car Infotainment System Ford SYNC Open for Application Development
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS--EB (Elektrobit), a leading provider of embedded software solutions to the automotive and wireless industries, is working with Ford Motor Company in providing phone application developers access to the in-car infotainment system Ford SYNC. Thus an application programming interface (API), which acts as program ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2010; 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) -- INRIX®, a leading provider of traffic information and navigation services, is announcing ground-breaking new technology that significantly improves the accuracy of real-time traffic information as the company introduces coverage for arterials, city str ... Continue reading
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