Jan 9, 2009
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--SolFocus, the leading developer of Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) systems, today announced that it has raised $47.5 million in the first close of its Series C financing and appointed Mark Crowley chief executive officer. SolFocus will use the new funding to accelerate expansion of its manufactur ... Continue reading
HUGHES Telematics Announces in-Drive Product Line as its Aftermarket Solution
Jan 8, 2009
Self-installed device offers convenient and low cost telematics services to drivers LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- CES -- HUGHES Telematics today announced in-Drive, its unique aftermarket product line offering telematics services and hardware for vehicles. in-Drive leverages HUGHES Telematics' existing next generation telematic ... Continue reading
Karting For The Disabled Hand-Controlled Karts At The Karting Show
Jan 8, 2009
Press Release Date: Thursday 8 January 2008 Ref: ASI09/24 Karting For The Disabled Hand-Controlled Karts At The Karting Show Karting for the Disabled aims to help people with disabilities realise their racing dreams to participate in motorsport and for the first time ever, Karting for the Disabled hand-controlled karts ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Provides Business Update
Jan 8, 2009
- Update on Status of Sale of Light Vehicle Systems Business - Announces Reorganization of Light Vehicle Systems Business - Provides Update on 2009 Fiscal Year Financial Reporting TROY, Mich., Jan. 8 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today provided an update on the previously announced process to sell its Light Vehicle Systems (LV ... Continue reading
Volvo Takes New XC60 - The Car That Stops Itself - on Second Nationwide Experiential Tour
Jan 8, 2009
Two Parallel Tours will canvas the country with more than 85 events, giving customers the chance to experience 'City Safety' - Volvo's most extensive safety package ever IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- In 2009, Volvo will give even more customers a sneak peak at its safest car ever made - the Volvo XC60 with standard City Sa ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2009
LAS VEGAS--Zoombak⢠(www.Zoombak.com) today unveiled Zoombak GPS Recoveryâ¢, an aftermarket solution available exclusively via new and used auto dealers. Zoombak GPS Recovery pinpoints the exact location* of stolen vehicles and gives that information directly to the police, significantly increasing the chances ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. - In conjunction with its announcement yesterday of its all-new telematics systems, Safety Connect and Lexus Enform, Toyota announced today its multiple strategic partnerships in support of the new systems. "Our selective partnerships are the cornerstone of our s ... Continue reading
TomTom Unveils Connected Portable Navigation Device in the U.S.
Jan 8, 2009
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, the worldâs leading navigation solutions provider, today announces the GO 740 LIVE, a connected portable navigation device that provides the industryâs best routing and helps drivers take control of their daily drive via automatic delivery of helpful features including: real-time traff ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2009
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, January 30, 2009. AAM's Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Richa ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
Jan 8, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported a net loss of $34 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the fiscal 2009 first quarter ended November 30, 2008. The pre-tax operating loss of $50 million included non-cash inventory write downs of $52 million for the quarter. During the quarter the Compa ... Continue reading
Be Prepared on the Road this Winter
Jan 8, 2009
SYLVANIA offers tips and headlights to help improve visibility on the road HILLSBORO, N.H., Jan. 8 -- As winter weather creates poor driving conditions, improved visibility on the road is an important factor to enhance driver safety. Poor visibility, especially at night, is a serious driving hazard. According to the Mo ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call Webcast
Jan 7, 2009
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 7 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081030/AQTH055ALOGO) What: Johnson Controls First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, January 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. Eastern time How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at ht ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Announces Dual-Brand Telematics Programs
Jan 7, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced that it will launch its proprietary telematics systems in the year to come. The all-new systems will be available on select models with customized versions for both Lexus and Toyota brands. "We are proud to introduce these services and advance our ... Continue reading
TomTom and FUJITSU TEN Announce Second Generation of Semi-Embedded Portable Navigation Devices
Jan 7, 2009
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands--TomTom (AEX:TOM2), the worldâs leading navigation solutions provider, today announces the availability of a second generation, semi-embedded TomTom device, designed especially for use with the in-dash FUJITSU TEN ECLIPSE AVN4430. With this product, a customer can enjoy all the benefits ... Continue reading
A123Systems Announces Plan to Build U.S.-based Lithium Ion Battery Mass Production Facilities
Jan 7, 2009
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems today announced it has submitted an application under the U.S. Department of Energyâs Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program to qualify for $1.84 billion in direct loans to support the construction of new world-class lithium ion battery manufacturing facilities i ... Continue reading
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