Schaeffler Technologies AG Receives 2012 PACE Award for UniAir System
Apr 24, 2012
Schaeffler Technologies AG -- a global automotive manufacturer of high-precision products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis applications -- was named a 2012 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award winner for its UniAir fully variable valve lift system durin ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. displays Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engine at SAE World Congress
Apr 24, 2012
FEV, Inc., leading developers of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that it is showing the latest Ford EcoBoost engine, the 1.0L I3, at the 2012 SAE World Congress, running today through April 26 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. FEV provided support to Ford Motor Company in the early developm ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Electric Motor Technologies for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in North America: Assessment of North American market for Electric Motors for Traction" to their offering. 'Strategic Analysis of Electric Motor Technologi ... Continue reading
CODA Holdings and Great Wall Motors to Jointly Co-develop Affordable Electric Vehicle
Apr 24, 2012
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles and advanced battery systems, today announced it has signed a contract with Great Wall Motors Company to co-develop the first all-electric vehicle for worldwide development and distribution. Designed for the North American, Chinese, and European markets, this ... Continue reading
Protean Electric Announces Key Partners for Global Production of Electric Drive Motors
Apr 24, 2012
Protean Electric, the global leader in in-wheel electric drive, today announced it has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. Protean Electric Chairman and CEO Bob Purcell made the announcemen ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2012
GE Energy's Industrial Solutions business unveiled its new ecomagination-approved WattStation and WattStation Connect today at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit, Mich. A complete, user-friendly electric vehicle (EV) charging station and software platform, the solution allows WattStation owners to manage charging s ... Continue reading
Cummins Expands Seymour, Ind. High Horsepower Campus with New Construction and Addition of 290 Jobs
Apr 24, 2012
Cummins Inc. today announced a significant expansion of its Seymour campus that includes investing $219 million in new construction and the addition of 290 jobs to support the Company's global high horsepower engine business. 'Cummins has been an outstanding partner as we work to grow our community.' Cummins Chairman a ... Continue reading
$20 Million Available for Clean Diesel Projects
Apr 23, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing harmful pollution from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality and Americans' health. In addition to these gran ... Continue reading
Standardization Roadmap for U.S. Electric Vehicle Deployment Released
Apr 23, 2012
ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Facilitates the Safe, Mass Rollout of EVs and Charging Infrastructure to Help Enable EV Penetration of the Consumer Market -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the release of a Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles -- Version 1.0 , developed ... Continue reading
Quantum Receives New Orders for Natural Gas Heavy Duty Truck Fuel Storage Systems
Apr 23, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has received a new purchase order from a leading natural gas vehicle system integrator for supplying its industry-leading, ultra-lightweight high capacity carbon ... Continue reading
Green Cars That Go More Than the Extra Mile Per Gallon
Apr 20, 2012
In honor of Earth Day, shopautoweek.com navigated the increasingly crowded green-car market to find seven gasoline-powered hybrids that, at more than 40 mpg each, will help you save green by going green. 'If you're looking for something that sips gasoline for both city and highway driving, there are several 2012 model ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Helps New York Celebrate Earth Day for Second Straight Year
Apr 20, 2012
Today, the award-winning Nissan LEAF will celebrate Earth Day 2012 in New York City, marking the automaker's second year as a sponsor. As part of the day's activities, the LEAF will take part in a CO2 E Drive through Manhattan along a route that finishes up in Times Square. Earth Day 2012 is a three-day event designed ... Continue reading
Media Registration is Open for SAE 2012 World Congress
Apr 19, 2012
Media can register for the SAE 2012 World Congress, which will be held April 24-26 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The SAE 2012 World Congress theme, "Get Connected" represents the new and diverse connections that will drive significant advancements in the auto industry of tomorrow. Not only does the theme symbolize l ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2012
Ford offers seven vehicles with the smallest engines in their segments -- more than any other competitor Powered by EcoBoost technology, Ford's smaller engines help reduce vehicle weight for better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions while delivering the performance customers demand Ford's smallest engine yet, the Eco ... Continue reading
SGS Highlights Testing Services at Premier Electric Vehicle Event
Apr 19, 2012
SGS announced today that it will showcase its testing and certification services for automotive batteries and restraint systems at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles at the L.A. Convention Center May 6 - 9, 2012. The global event brings together more than 100 exhibitors, 200 presen ... Continue reading
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