Detroit Auto Show: Attendee Reactions From First Public Day
Jan 13, 2003
Detrroit January 13, 2003; Sarah Freeman writing for the AP reported that parents hoisted toddlers into trucks with bases that stood higher off the ground than the youngsters' heads, while workers wearing white gloves and smocks followed closely with soft fabric, wiping away any fingerprints left behind. All the while ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Second Successful Test Of AXP 1000
Jan 10, 2003
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 10, 2003; Energy & Engine Technology Corporation announced that the Company has successfully completed its second test of its Auxiliary Power Generator -- "AXP 1000", on January 3, 2003. The unit was mounted on a truck and connected to the batteries and hvac unit, and a dedicated start mechanism was ... Continue reading
Hybrids Match Conventional Cars On Benefits
Jan 9, 2003
CLEVELAND--Jan. 9, 2003--A new Freedonia Group study covering light vehicle powerplants in the United States illustrates how dramatically hybrid-electric automobiles have closed the performance gap with traditional gasoline-powered cars. Lance Ealey, Director of Freedonia Group's automotive practice, indicated that the ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2003
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2003; Dana Corporation announced today that it will supply structural systems to the Ford Motor Company for its 2004 F-150 Series pickup trucks. Dana's Automotive Systems Group will supply frames from its Elizabethtown, Ky., and St. Mary's, Ont., facilities to supply Ford's Kansas City, Mo., and N ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Unit Replaces Conventional Generator
Jan 9, 2003
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2003 Unit Enhances Military's 'Silent Watch' Capability WARREN, Mich. -The 5-kilowatt regenerative fuel cell auxiliary power unit (APU) with its metal hydride hydrogen storage system is a key component of General Motors Corp.'s diesel hybrid military truck for the U.S. Army. It opens the door to ... Continue reading
GM REVEALS FUEL-EFFICIENT MILITARY TRUCK TO ARMY
Jan 9, 2003
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2003 WARREN, Mich. - General Motors Corp. and the U.S. Army revealed a diesel hybrid military pickup truck equipped with a fuel cell auxiliary power unit (APU) that could become the model for the Army's new fleet of 30,000 light tactical vehicles by the end of the decade. The diesel hybrid impro ... Continue reading
GM Diesel Hybrid Truck Vehicle Features
Jan 9, 2003
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2003 Standard EquipmentEngineDuramax 6.6L (401 CID) Turbo Diesel - 210 hp @ 2750 rpm and 545 lbs.-ft. of torque @ 1800 rpmTransfer case2-speed, 2.72 low rangeFront suspensionH.D. independent torsion bar, 4800 lbs. with jounce shock systemRear suspension semi-elliptical, leaf springs, load-leveli ... Continue reading
GM-Military Diesel Hybrid/Fuel Cell APU: Frequently Asked Questions
Jan 9, 2003
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2003 Q. What are the other trucks being considered as part of the U.S. Army's COMBATT program? A. GM Defense will deliver a portfolio of eight militarized prototypes based on the commercial Silverado. In addition to the diesel hybrid, the other vehicles include:One gasoline-electric parallel hyb ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Ford SVT Lightning Pickup Concept Shown
Jan 8, 2003
Ford’s bold vision for a third-generation SVT F-150 Lightning sport truck emerged today from a powerful new-product cloudburst at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. The SVT Lightning concept was a surprise during Ford’s unveiling of the all-new 2004 F-150. Launching a “Whole New Era of B ... Continue reading
GM's Vortec 4200 I-6 Named 2003 Ward's 10 Best Engine
Jan 8, 2003
Final Power Levels Released For New Vortec I-5 And I-4 Engines DETROIT January 8, 2003; For the second consecutive year, General Motors' Vortec 4200 inline six-cylinder engine has been recognized as a Ward's Communications "10 Best Engine." GM Powertrain has also released the final horsepower and torque numbers for the ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: First Production Chevy SSR VIN #1 At GM Exhibit
Jan 8, 2003
DETROIT - Auto enthusiasts anxious to get close to the much-anticipated Chevrolet SSR will get their wish, as the first saleable Chevy SSR will be featured prominently on the Chevrolet stand during this year's North American International Auto Show. VIN #1 is the first of 25 saleable SSRs to be used in a unique launch ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2003
DETROIT, Jan. 8, 2003; The best of the best displayed at the 2003 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and throughout the past year at auto shows around the world were honored this evening at the AutoWeek Design Forum at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center, Detroit, Mich. The AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards wer ... Continue reading
Nissan Recalling 3,627 Sunny Cars For Lamp Defect
Jan 8, 2003
TOKYO January 8, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Nissan Motor Co.is recalling 3,627 Sunny passenger cars for free repair of brake indicator lamps, the automaker said in a report to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Wednesday, Kyodo News reported. Subject to the recall are automatic transmission cars m ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show: Mitsubishi Motors Endeavor Crossover SUV Debuts
Jan 8, 2003
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors Endeavor Crossover SUV Debuts at Detroit Show Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 07, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., MMC's U.S affiliate, today held the world premier of the Endeavor crossover SUV ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Spins Off Truck & Bus Business
Jan 8, 2003
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors Spins Off Truck & Bus Business Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 06, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today spun off its truck and bus operations to fully concentrate its resources on passenger car operations. Commenting on the spin-off, Ro ... Continue reading
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