New Electrically Conductive Plastics for Automotive Use
Jun 22, 2011
Integral Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ITKG) ("Integral"), an emerging leader in hybrid-conductive plastics, announced today the immediate availability of ElectriPlast-CF66, a new electrically conductive, resin-based material that has been engineered to meet demanding electro-magnetic shielding, thermal requirements and m ... Continue reading
Teens Help Teens with Highway Safety In California
Jun 22, 2011
California youth in communities from Crescent City to San Diego will dream, develop and deliver their own safe driving campaigns during the upcoming school year energized by a $230,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation. California Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Traci Stevens joined California Highwa ... Continue reading
The Networked EV 2011: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles Conference October in San Francisco
Jun 22, 2011
Greentech Media, the industry-leader for news, market research and conferences in the green technology business-to-business market, announces The Networked EV 2011: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles on October 20, 2011 in San Francisco, CA at the PG&E Auditorium. The Networked EV 2011 will bring together the thought-le ... Continue reading
EPA Media Briefing on Air Quality Research Flights
Jun 22, 2011
Media Briefing on Air Quality Research Flights** **WASHINGTON* - EPA will participate in a media teleconference hosted by NASA at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 23 to preview the upcoming series of aircraft research flights over the Baltimore-Washington traffic corridor to study urban air pollution.* *NASA research sate ... Continue reading
Light Up the Workspace With a Lite Mat From ILLUMINUP
Jun 22, 2011
ILLUMINUP, developer and manufacturer of LED-powered floor mats, announces the immediate availability of the Universal Multi-Purpose Lite Mat. The versatile mat provides the ideal solution for a variety of uses, from a work light for do-it-yourself mechanics and car show enthusiasts, to patio lighting and an outdoor we ... Continue reading
2011 Essence Music Festival Has Ford As Its Sponsor
Jun 22, 2011
Ford Motor Company is back for the third consecutive year as the exclusive automotive partner of the 2011 Essence Music Festival being held over the July 4 weekend in New Orleans Ford will be involved with the festival in both an organic and hands-on way that enables people to experience and learn more about the compan ... Continue reading
User-Based Insurance Considered By Many Auto Insurers
Jun 22, 2011
As the concept of usage-based auto insurance (UBI) becomes increasingly prevalent, global professional services company Towers Watson (NYSE, NASDAQ: TW) is working with several large insurers, and has gathered and analyzed information from thousands of vehicles throughout the United States as part of its DriveAbilitySM ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2011
GKN and EVO Electric form Joint Venture to manufacture electric motors and hybrid and electric drive systems London, England - EVO Electric, a pioneer in advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector, announces that it has formed a joint venture with GKN Driveline, part of GKN plc (LSE:GKN), to develop, m ... Continue reading
Teens Tell Other Teens About the Dangers of Texting and Driving
Jun 22, 2011
Six U.S. high school students were selected from nearly 300 journalism entries around the country as winners of the national Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards to curb distracted driving, earning prizes totaling $7,500. ... Continue reading
Biofuel from Lots of Sources: Switchgrass, Wheat Straw and Even Waste: Genencor Has Some Solutions
Jun 22, 2011
Genencor today announced a product advancement, Accellerase TRIO. This new product will enable biofuel producers to more cost-effectively manufacture cellulosic ethanol from a wide range of renewable nonfood feedstocks such as switchgrass, wheat straw and corn stover as well as from municipal solid waste. ... Continue reading
Rear Seat Inflatable Seat Belt In Ford Flex and Lincoln Cars
Jun 22, 2011
Ford will quickly expand availability of the just-launched rear inflatable seat belts by offering them on the Ford Flex and on Lincoln vehicles starting next summer The industry-first rear inflatable seat belts are designed to reduce head and neck injuries for rear seat passengers, especially children and older people ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2011
Ford makes factory-installed SYNC AppLink available on 10 vehicles for 2012, expanding the reach of the award-winning software application that gives SYNC users industry-exclusive hands-free voice control capability of smartphone apps Ford is aggressively building its team of in-car connected services experts, with pla ... Continue reading
Helping Your Car Understand You: Ford and Nuance Do Some Research
Jun 22, 2011
Ford teams with Nuance Communications, a leader in voice and language technology, to research new voice recognition capabilities that will help drivers converse more easily with Ford SYNC by accurately interpreting command intent -- what drivers are looking to do. New voice capabilities are designed to understand inten ... Continue reading
Michigan Puts 1.2 Million People on The Road This Fourth of July Weekend
Jun 22, 2011
An estimated 1.2 million Michiganians will travel on vacation during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, slightly less than last year, reports AAA Michigan. Nationally, AAA projects approximately 39 million travelers taking a trip at least 50 miles from home, down 2.5 percent. ... Continue reading
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster Featured At The New Mercedes-Benz Manhattan Flagship Store
Jun 22, 2011
The new Mercedes-Benz Manhattan dealership hosted its gala opening last night and amongst the shining stars and VIPs pulsing around the 330,000 square foot flagship store was one of the most expensive Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the world that can't be purchased at the dealership, but rather through RM Auctions during th ... Continue reading
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