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MILWAUKEE, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls was among the first recipients of the new GM Quality Excellence Award for consistent outstanding quality for a range of products it provides to General Motors. The award went to five of the company's plants that are located throughout the world. "Quality and customer satisfaction are fundamental to how we operate at Johnson Controls," said Stephen A. Roell, chairman and chief executive officer of Johnson Controls. "We are...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, today celebrated the announcement by Green Car Journal that the Ford Fusion has been named its 2013 Green Car of the Year. With Ford, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies co-developed the exhaust heat recovery manifold (EHRM), a first-of-its-kind technology for vehicle exhaust heat recovery that was introduced to the industry on the 2013 Fusion. The EHRM represents a new...
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale November 21, 2012, with a host of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades adding to its sleek appeal and sporty handling. More power from an all-new Lithium-Ion battery pack improves performance while also improving the CR-Z's already impressive EPA mpg ratings. Styling upgrades include revised interior trim along with a new front fascia, a new finish for the 16-inch alloy wheels, an aerodynamically...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of fluid storage, carrying and delivery technology, recently opened its fifth facility in India. The all-new 73,000-square-foot (6,800-square-meter) facility produces fuel tank systems for Nissan vehicles built in India. The new location is TI Automotive's first fuel tank production facility in India. TI Automotive's other manufacturing locations in India are in Bangalore, Baroda,...
BERLIN, November 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Berlin wants to expand its role as the showcase metropolis for electromobility. The charging infrastructure within the capital is to increase from 100 to 300 by 2013 and to 800 by the end of 2015. The Berlin senate has released a corresponding EU-wide tender. Germany Trade & Invest will attend this year's "The Battery Show" in Detroit from November 13 to 15 to present the industry's latest prospects and developments. An...
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a pioneering technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for engine and human-powered devices, announced today that MaryAnn Wright has joined its board of directors. Ms. Wright is Vice President, Global Technology and Innovation for Johnson Controls Power Solutions and is an industry authority in technology, auto, finance, and operations. At Johnson...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MPG Car Rental, located in Venice, California, is the leading provider of green rental cars in Los Angeles. The company's all-green fleet of rentals is comprised of hybrid, clean diesel, and electric cars that range from mid-sized to SUV. The company provides hybrid car rental options to a niche market that continues to grow in leaps and bounds. Global warming and rising gas prices have prompted an increasing number of Americans to consider...
MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell plug-in electrified vehicles, including C-MAX Energi - Ford's first-ever plug-in hybrid More than 900 dealers are either certified or enrolled for certification, far outpacing Ford's original estimates for 350 total, with 25 percent of buyers placing plug-in hybrids on their shopping lists Ford plans certified dealers in all 50 states by early 2013 when the new Fusion...
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) today announced the roll-out of its new and enhanced natural gas storage technology aimed at creating sizeable new opportunities within the heavy duty long-haul and medium duty vehicle segments, among others. This next generation of proprietary advanced fuel storage technology incorporates state-of-the-art materials and innovative design characteristics to further...
ZHEJIANG, China, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL)("SORL" or "the Company"), a leading supplier of brake and control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, today announced the Company received a 400-unit order for its new electric air compressor from Shen Zhen Wuzhoulong Motors Group. Released in July 2012, the new electric air compressor is selling at 8,000 RMB per unit. In addition to Wuzhoulong, the Company has also received...
