March 2, 2007

US company aims for hybrid tugboats

Hybrids - still in the headlines! Look at the below.

China Post, Taiwan - 2 hours ago
The first boat could start production later this year and be delivered in 2008 to the Los Angeles area, home of the nation’s largest port complex, …US company aims to build hybrid tugboats

The West Australian, Australia - 5 hours ago
The first boat could start production later this year and be delivered in 2008 to the Los Angeles area, home of the nation’s largest port complex, …US company aims for hybrid tugboats

The Columbian, WA - Mar 1, 2007
The first boat could start production later this year and be delivered in 2008 to the Los Angeles area, home of the nation’s largest port complex, …Prius of the seas? Seattle company aims for hybrid tugs

The Age, Australia - 5 hours ago
The first boat could start production later this year and be delivered in 2008 to the Los Angeles area, home of the nation’s largest port complex, …US company aims for hybrid tugboats

International Herald Tribune, France - Mar 1, 2007
The first boat could start production later this year and be delivered in 2008 to the Los Angeles area, home of the nation’s largest port complex, …Prius of the seas? US company aims for hybrid tugboats

Autoblog, CA - Mar 1, 2007
… Motors on developing the well-documented two-mode full hybrid system for a variety of vehicles scheduled to go into production starting early 2008. …DaimlerChrysler and BMW to develop mild hybrid system

DetNews.com, MI - 13 hours ago
Just hours before Leonardo DiCaprio and other celebs were due to arrive at the red carpet in their holy hybrids (Reverend Gore himself would arrive in a …Gored again: The Prius problem

ProgressiveU.org, CA - 19 hours ago
"Now retired from the EPA, Stork, 78, recalled in an interview for HybridCars.com, Hybrids are just not a very practical technology for automotive. …Fuel efficiency… controversy?

ESI Group launches MARI Consortium for VA One Modelling Guidelines

Hello. I’ve discovered the following Volvo headlines and news articles for you:

Victoria Times Colonist, Canada - Feb 28, 2007
The Volvo contingent will include the C30 hatchback which has created a stir with its eye-catching styling. Expect Nissan to bring the new Altima coupe to …Jetsons’ car not so far from reality

Edmonton Journal (subscription), Canada - Mar 1, 2007
The company also confirmed it has pledged all its buildings, trademarks, intellectual property, shares in the main company, and shares in Volvo, Jaguar, …Morning business file: BMO boosts dividend (9:30 am)

French Technology Press Bureau (subscription), UK - Mar 1, 2007
Participants of the MARI Consortium include established industry leaders such as Alstom, BAE Systems, Bombardier Transportation, QinetiQ, Volvo Group and …ESI Group launches MARI Consortium for VA One Modelling Guidelines

American Digital Networks (press release), MD - 8 hours ago
The decrease in G&A was primarily due to the prior year inclusion of the ATP Employee Volvo Challenge and other compensation-related costs. …ATP Announces Annual Financials and 2006 Record Results

Transport Briefing, UK - Feb 28, 2007
Vehicle manufacturers Alexander Dennis, Optare, MAN, Plaxton, Scania and Volvo will supply the latest Stagecoach orders. They include 127 single-deckers, …Stagecoach places ?55m order for new buses

Prdomain Business Register (press release), Maharashtra - 10 hours ago
Each finalist will be presented a key at the Monster Jam World Finals, which may or may not be the key that starts a new 2008 F-Series Super Duty truck. …Star of Discovery channels Dirty Jobs joins Built Ford Tough …

Trading Markets, CA - 22 hours ago
For February, Ford’s Jaguar and Land Rover brands reported 28.3% and 10% drop in sales, respectively, while its Volvo brand reported a small gain in sales …Ford February US Sales Down 13.5%

Watersport-Bank-Marktplaats, Netherlands - Mar 1, 2007
… with many different sailing projects, be it a successful TP52 or Mumm 30 campaign or the new round the world project for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. …Dirk de Ridder - A Mean Machine in his own right

Canadian Fourth-Quarter Economic Growth Was Slowest Since 2003

Did you hear the following about the 2008 Dodge?

Reuters - 32 minutes ago
–Deutsche Bank said the acquisition of Phelps Dodge Corp. (PD.N: Quote, Profile , Research) makes Freeport-McMoRan the largest publicly-traded copper …UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Deutsche Bank raises Freeport-McMoRan

ThatsRacin.com - 2 hours ago
We would prefer that the car, once it races (March 25), be called Chevrolet, Dodge, Toyota (or) Ford, Jim Hunter, NASCARs vice president of corporate …NASCAR wrestles with terminology - this is no ’stock’ car

Courier Mail, Australia - 3 hours ago
Under "Career Highlights" she’s written "2007: 1st World Championships (TBC)" and "2008: 1st Beijing Olympics (TBC)". To be confirmed. …Leaps and bounds

StarPhoenix, Canada - 6 hours ago
Chrysler is justifiably proud of its new minivans, the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Caravan. It takes the amenities of its current van and those of …Automakers unveil changes

StarPhoenix, Canada - 6 hours ago
The 2008 Dodge Durango SUV will be the first hybrid Chrysler product; it uses the two-mode hybrid system designed for highway driving as well as city …Dodge Durango will be Chrysler’s first hybrid

StarPhoenix, Canada - 6 hours ago
In fact, the only argument I can make for "bigger in Texas" is Ford’s new F-Series Super Duty pickup series — the 2008 F-250, F-350 and all-new F-450. …When it’s time to get haulin’

Luxury Cars Give Automakers a Smooth Ride

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Today I found the following articles about Lexus for 2008.

PR Newswire (press release), NY - 4 hours ago
The campaign, titled "Actively Safe," highlights the benefits of 14 active safety features offered in the automaker’s new 2008 RX 350, Lexus’ top-selling …Actively Safe: Avoiding Accidents Before They Happen

My iPhone, AZ - 12 hours ago
Look at Chevy and Cadillac; Toyota and Lexus, or VW and Audi. Cadillac, Lexus and Audi are basically the same cars with added premium packages and slight …Timothy Cook - Free phones are worthless

Auto Spectator - 12 hours ago
The 2008 Lexus RX 350 is a luxury SUV that delivers stylish, sporty performance, along with numerous safety features. Many of the vehicle’s active safety …Lexus 2008 RX 350 (Lexus)

ic Newcastle.co.uk, UK - 20 hours ago
Now car manufacturer Lexus, after hearing of his problem, have provided Gardener with a car should he need to travel up and down the M6.Tobin to hit the ground running

Detroit Free Press, MI - Mar 1, 2007
While the 2007 CTS, C-class, Lexus IS 250 and 3-series all have starting prices lower than the G35, the Infiniti’s standard 306-horsepower V6 blows the …Strong force, weak finesse for Infiniti G35

ic Birmingham.co.uk, UK - Feb 28, 2007
The ‘Bath Bullet’ was delighted when car manufacturer Lexus after hearing of his predicament, stepped in to help sort out him commuting up-and-down the M6. …Tobin eyes double medal haul

BusinessWeek - Feb 28, 2007
Sales of the midlevel ES line were up, meanwhile, by 12.4%, to 75987 units (see BusinessWeek.com, 1/3/07, "Lexus’ Excellent ES 350"). …Luxury Cars Give Automakers a Smooth Ride