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June 4, 2007

Frost: Alternative Fuels, Hybrid Technologies to Assist in Reduced CO2 Emissions
Across Europe, car manufacturers are experiencing tremendous pressure to reduce CO2 emissions from new passenger vehicles sold in the market. ... more

May 29, 2007

Frost: Importance of 'Driver Control' Encourages Penetration of AMTs, DCTs in Euro Market
The growing importance of "driver control" in Europe is resulting in the increased penetration of automated manual transmissions (AMTs) and dual ... more

May 10, 2007

European Parliament Approves Simplification of Automotive Legislation
The European Parliament (EP) recently voted in favour of the proposal by the European Commission (EC) to extend the scope of the directive on ... more

May 9, 2007

EC Launches Campaign for Automotive Electronic Stability Control
The European Commission (EC) and the European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP) launched a Europe-wide campaign on May 8 to promote wider ... more

May 1, 2007

ASTM Int'l Specification Presents Requirements for Standard Reference Test Tire - ASTM F 2493
Measuring the performance of a new standard reference test tire (SRTT) in a variety of situations is the purpose of an ASTM International standard, ... more

April 30, 2007

GM Intros Next Version of E-Flex Architecture for Chevrolet Volt
General Motors Corp. (GM) unveiled the next iteration of its E-Flex electric architecture, using GM fifth-generation fuel cell propulsion technology ... more

April 23, 2007

DOE Contributes $14M to Plug-in Hybrid Battery Development
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide up to $14M in funding for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) battery development through ... more

April 23, 2007

Frost: Telematics Set to Gain Major Market Share by Losing 'Luxury' Tag
With automobile giants deciding to install telematics as a standard in all models sold in North America in 2007, and increasing the initial free ... more

April 17, 2007

Frost: Shift to Alternative Refrigerant Revives Euro Auto HVAC Systems Market
European Union (EU) legislation to phase out the existing R134a refrigerant is a key driver in the European automotive original equipment (OE) ... more

April 16, 2007

EPA Releases Asbestos Brochure for Auto Mechanics
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new brochure that provides health and safety information for professional and do-it-yourself ... more