Altairnano Demonstrates Excellent Battery Performance at SEMA Show
Nov 7, 2006
RENO, Nev.--Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. , reported that the company produced and showcased their fast charge, long life, safe nano-Titanate batteries in Phoenix Motorcarsâ zero emission, all electric, freeway ready sports utility truck (SUT) and sports utility vehicle (SUV). Altairnano and partners Phoenix Motorc ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2006
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 7 -- The Armor All/STP Products Company has announced today that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Recochem, Inc., a global leader in specialty chemicals, to develop, distribute, market and sell a complete line of antifreeze/coolants, windshield washing fluids and de-icers for th ... Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Sells Remaining TRW Automotive Equity Stake for $209 Million
Nov 7, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today the sale of its entire remaining equity investment in TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. The company sold 9,743,500 shares of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. for approximately $209 million, or approximately $21.41 per share. The sale, which is expected to clo ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2006
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced that it was recently awarded a cost-shared contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to continue its work on small hydrogen internal combustion engines. The estimated total cost of the project is approximately $1.7 million, ... Continue reading
Enova to Provide Power Control Units for Th!nk Electric Vehicles
Nov 7, 2006
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Norwegian-based Inspire group and its newly ... Continue reading
Three Federal-Mogul Technologies Among Finalists for Automotive News PACE Award
Nov 7, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Three innovative vehicle technologies from Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) have been selected as finalists and a fourth has received an honorable mention citation in the 2007 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliersâ Contributions to Excellence) Awards competition. Considered t ... Continue reading
SYLVANIA Unveils New SilverStar ULTRA Headlights
Nov 7, 2006
DANVERS, Mass.--SYLVANIA is pleased to announce its newest lighting solution for safer night time driving; SilverStar® ULTRA⢠headlights. SilverStar ULTRA headlights provide up to 25 percent increased down road visibility, increased side road visibility and up to a 20 percent brighter light, compared to standar ... Continue reading
Champion Parts, Inc. Completes Acquisitions
Nov 6, 2006
HOPE, Ark., Nov. 6 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced it has completed the acquisition of the remanufactured carburetor assets of Tomco for $1.3 million in cash and up to $9.1 million in future contingent payments. Jerry A. Bragiel, president and chief e ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive Systems Operates with New Strength in Engine and Transmission Controls
Nov 6, 2006
Integrating Motorola's automotive electronics business into the Powertrain and Chassis business unit has brought Continental closer to its customers in North America and Asia AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 6 -- Following the acquisition of Motorola's automotive electronics business by the international automotive supplier C ... Continue reading
DuPont Introduces Premium Interior Air Filters for Improving Air Quality Inside Cars
Nov 6, 2006
Innovative Filtering Technology Captures Up to 96 Percent of Airborne Particles WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 6 -- DuPont today introduced its new line of automotive DuPont(TM) Premium Interior Air Filters, featuring exclusive filtering technology that cleans the outside air before it enters the cabin of the automobile. DuPon ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports Record Third Quarter 2006 Sales & Profits
Nov 6, 2006
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today reports results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Third quarter highlights, including both continuing and discontinued operations, were: Net income increased 22 percent to a third quarter record of $6.1 million. Net income per share increased 21 pe ... Continue reading
Behr's BehrOxal(R) Anti-Corrosion Process Chosen as a 2007 PACE Award Finalist
Nov 6, 2006
TROY, Mich., Nov. 6 -- Automotive supplier Behr GmbH & Co. is a finalist in the coveted 2007 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award program for BehrOxal(R), its new, environmentally-friendly, anti-corrosion coating technology for evaporator surfaces. BehrOxal replaces Chro ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Agrees to Acquire Traffic.com
Nov 6, 2006
Analyst Conference Call Today at 8:30 AM EST CHICAGO, Nov. 6 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced it has agreed to acquire Traffic.com, a leading provider of personalized traffic information in the United States for an equity value of appro ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2006
ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 3 -- Remy International, Inc., filed patent and trademark infringement lawsuits today in the United States Federal District Court for the District of Nevada, against four major original equipment manufacturers in the rotating electrical industry. Remy alleges that the Defendants are marketing under ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Carbon Fiber Tire Wins Award
Nov 4, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- Goodyear's newest tire, the Eagle(R) featuring ResponsEdge Technology(TM), was selected this week by the editors of Popular Mechanics for the magazine's Editors Choice Award during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The ... Continue reading
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