GE Energy to Acquire Converteam, Accelerating Momentum in High-Efficiency, Fully Electric Solutions
Mar 29, 2011
ATLANTA--GE announced today that its Energy business has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 90 percent of Converteam, a leading provider of electrification and automation equipment and systems, from a controlling shareholder group that includes management, Barclays Private Equity and LBO France, for app ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2011
PR Newswire PARIS, March 29, 2011 PARIS, March 29, 2011 -- Today at the JEC Composites Show, Owens Corning , the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, introduced HydroStrandââ¢, a chopped strand glass fiber for high-performance polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) composites. à ... Continue reading
Kubota Ramps-Up Innovations in its Utility Vehicle Line: Introducing the New Kubota RTV900XT
Mar 29, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif.--Kubota Tractor Corporation announces the latest version of its popular RTV900 workhorse utility vehicle model, the new and improved RTV900XT. Building on the strengths of Kubotaââ¬â¢s diesel-powered RTV900, this modelââ¬â¢s key new feature is the exclusive Variable Hydro Transmis ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2011
BOULDER, Colo.--Auto manufacturers are in the process of launching plug-in vehicles in two different forms: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Both types of plug-ins offer many advantages over traditional non-electrified vehicles, including improved fuel economy or no petrole ... Continue reading
AB Volvo Publishes 2010 Sustainability Report
Mar 29, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): The Sustainability Report describes the Volvo Groupââ¬â¢s efforts to develop its operations financially, socially and environmentally, as well as its contribution to society. The report also outlines how the Volvo Group organizes its w ... Continue reading
Autoliv Expands in China Constructs New Plant in Northern China
Mar 29, 2011
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Autoliv ââ¬â the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems ââ¬â has started construction of a completely new factory building in Changchun that will replace the Companyââ¬â¢s existing plant in this city in Northern China. The new plant will more than do ... Continue reading
Cooper Standard Acquires USi, Expands Technology Capabilities
Mar 28, 2011
PR Newswire NOVI, Mich., March 28, 2011 NOVI, Mich., March 28, 2011 -- Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. today announced its acquisition of USi, Inc. from Ikuyo Co. Ltd. of Japan, effective immediately. USi, based in Rockford, Tenn., provides an exclusive hard coating process for use in automotive and industrial applicat ... Continue reading
VINtek Marks 2010 with Significant Growth and Expansion
Mar 28, 2011
PHILADELPHIA--VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management, electronic lien and title (ELT) services and direct finance processing for automotive lenders, reported 30 percent annual revenue growth in 2010, doubling its revenues since 2008. VINtek also signed nearly 700 new clients, a 435 percent increase in n ... Continue reading
General Tire Announces the Winner of the 2011 Miss Mint 400 Competition - Keli Snyder
Mar 28, 2011
PR Newswire FORT MILL, S.C., March 28, 2011 FORT MILL, S.C., March 28, 2011 -- The 2011 General Tire Miss Mint 400 competition comes to an exciting finish. After a fierce online voting competition and rounds of interviews, General Tire crowned Keli Snyder, a University of Southern California journalism student and a te ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Hits Home Run with 'Dream' Baseball Diamond at Pflugerville Little League Complex
Mar 28, 2011
PR Newswire PFLUGERVILLE, Texas, March 28, 2011 PFLUGERVILLE, Texas, March 28, 2011 -- YouTube video What started as a simple online ZIP code nomination by area-resident Patrick Hennigan, became a boon for local baseball teams when a Pflugerville Little League field was chosen as one of five winners of Chevrolet's 'Bui ... Continue reading
Intelligent Energy: Road Legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs Make First Appearance on London's Roads
Mar 28, 2011
LOUGHBOROUGH, England--Intelligent Energy, the global clean power systems company, has announced that the Fuel Cell Black Cabs have taken to the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). At an event on 22nd March 2011, one of the Intelligen ... Continue reading
Mar 28, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 28, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 28, 2011 -- Percentage of hybrid models sold within the MKZ range is higher than expected Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America and is the first model to offer a no-charge hybrid powertrain option Lincoln received highest ... Continue reading
Mar 28, 2011
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--Dukeââ¬â¢s Garage, a company specializing in restoring classic cars, and converting cars and trucks from gasoline engines to 100% electric vehicles, today announces the introduction of its eSpeedster and 550 Spyder Porsche replica vehicles. Dukeââ¬â¢s Garage will be showcasing ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Co. is Awarded Ex-Im Bank Deal-of-the-Year Award
Mar 28, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011 Unique $250 Million Facility Backs $3 Billion in Ford Car Sales, Thousands of American Jobs WASHINGTON, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Mich., will receive the Deal of the Year award from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Ba ... Continue reading
Lack of Highway Code knowledge is putting lives at risk in the UK
Mar 28, 2011
Our knowledge of The Highway Code is compromising road safety. That's the message from Goodyear as its poll of 5,000 people reveals that motorists have a poor understanding of the most basic road signs and rules. A copy of the press release is below summarising the most alarming results from the survey, but if you woul ... Continue reading
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