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| Daytona: Timothy Peters preview - Motorsport.com Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:24 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. Timothy Peters Anxious To Kick Off 2010 Season * Peters Has Sights Set On The Championship In 2010...Since joining Red Horse Racing in June of 2009 just before the Michigan International Speedway race, Peters has racked up some very impressive stats. In 17 races, he earned 11-top 10 and five top-five finishes. He also made personal history picking up his first career top-five finish at Kentucky Speedway, his first career pole at Nashville Superspeedway and his first career win at his "hometrack" Martinsville Speedway. Peters finished eighth overall in the 2009 Camping World Truck Series driver point standings and has but one goal for 2010. After the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Peters wants to claim the top prize and hoist that trophy over his head for the first time! * New Crew Chief For Peters...Veteran crew chief, Jeff Hensely joined the #17 Red Horse Racing team during the off-season. Hensley experienced success with Mike Skinner and most recently Brian Scott. With nine Camping World Truck Series wins under his belt, Hensley feels confident that he and Peters will be a fixture in Victory Lane this season. * Peters At Daytona...The NextEra Energy Resources 250 will mark Timothy Peters third start at Daytona International Speedway. In 2006, Peters started 28th and finished 12th. Last February, Peters started 18th and raced his way to a sixth place finish. Peters completed all the laps possible in both events. Despite having only two starts at the "Great American Speedway," Peters says he is ready for the grueling 100-lap Chess game that Daytona International Speedway is famous for. * K&N On Board... K&N will serve as the primary sponsor of the #17 at Daytona International Speedway. K&N Engineering is the inventor and leading innovator of reusable cotton gauze filter technology for automotive applications. From humble beginnings as a family run business over 40 years ago, K&N Engineering is now a truly global company with offices in the U.K. and the Netherlands. * Crescent Tools On Board... The Crescent Tools logo will adorn the #17 Toyota Tundra as an associate sponsor for the entire 2010 season. The Crescent brand product line now consists not only of adjustable wrenches, but also a wide selection of other tools. These include, several styles of pliers, ratcheting wrenches, screwdrivers, and tool sets. Timothy Peters on racing at Daytona International Speedway "We had a good run at Daytona last year so I'm anxious to get back and run even better this time. We worked hard on this truck during the off season and I feel more prepared than I ever have heading to Daytona. I just can't wait to kickoff this season and see where it takes up. We have high hopes for 2010." Crew Chief Jeff Hensley on Daytona International Speedway "You just never know what is going to happen at Daytona. The best way to stay out of a wreck is to be in front of it. RHR will have three trucks in the field so we will have teammates to work with and hopefully the three of them can hook up and head to the front. I'm really looking forward to working with Timothy. He is very talented and has a great feel for the truck. We had a very successful test at New Smyrna and if that is any indication, we are going to work well together and win some races along the way." Equipment Information Timothy Peters will compete with chassis # 140 in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway. It was raced last fall at Talladega Superspeedway where Peters started 23rd and finished 11th. -source: red horse racing Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Automotive sales up 33.8% in January - BusinessWorld Online Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:46 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it.
Story toolsToday's HeadlinesPosted on 10:49 PM, February 09, 2010 THE AUTOMOTIVE industry kicked off 2010 with a hefty sales growth in January, much improved from when sales flattened in the same month last year, data released yesterday showed. Twenty car firms sold 11,763 units last month, up 33.8% from the 8,791 vehicles sold by 18 distributors a year earlier. The January growth comes to 32.7% if CATS Motors and Focus Ventures, Inc. -- not listed in last year's report -- are excluded. Last month's sales were even better than the 8,809 units sold in January 2008 before the economic downturn deepened, but were less than the 13,000 monthly average seen in the last quarter of 2009 when buyers sought to replace flood-damaged cars. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) pointed to brighter economic prospects as spurring the increase. Trucks, vans and other commercial vehicles (CV) drove sales with a 46% rise to 7,907. This segment continued to corner more than two-thirds of total sales. Passenger car sales, meanwhile, improved by 14.3% to 3,856 units. "To a certain extent, strong vehicle sales is reflective of a stronger economic environment," CAMPI President Elizabeth H. Lee said in a statement. "With the robust growth of CV sales ... Filipinos are now showing more aggressiveness in either starting a business or expanding their current businesses," she added. But despite the good head-start, CAMPI will be maintaining its 4% growth outlook for 2010 in the meantime. "We will revise accordingly but [only when] first quarter [figures are in] to see the trend," Ms. Lee said in a text message. Industry leader Toyota Motors Philippines Corp. remained the top seller, accounting for nearly a third of total sales. The firm sold 3,871 vehicles, up 20.9%. Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp. enjoyed a 56.5% uptick to 2,411 units. Third-placed Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. sold 1,319 units, down 11.9%. -- J. A. D. Hermosa Toyota Phils. awaits word from Japan as recall adds hybridsTOYOTA Motor Corp. (TMC) yesterday announced the global recall of four hybrid models including the 2010 Prius which was introduced in the Philippines last year. The Philippine unit of the world's largest automaker declined to comment for the meantime, particularly on how the recall will affect some 20 local Prius buyers. Its luxury arm, Lexus Manila, Inc., said none of the 172 units so far sold were affected by the recall, adding that it is even planning to introduce a hybrid model later this year. The Lexus hybrid vehicle involved, an official said, is not being sold here. TMC named the four models covered by the worldwide pullout as the 2010 Prius, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Sai, and the Lexus HS250h. The firm admitted to "reduced braking performance resulting in increased braking distance" in the listed models. The pullout comes on the heels of recalls for more than eight million units with sticky gas pedals. A 40-minute reprogramming of the cars' anti-lock braking system should resolve the problem, TMC said. Sales and deliveries of the four hybrids will be suspended "until we have prepared the solutions", the firm said, clarifying that cars being produced now would not have the same glitch. Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) representatives, as of press time, said they were still meeting on the matter and waiting for instructions from Japan. TMP, the country's top car firm, earlier said units being sold locally were not affected by the spreading accelerator pedal recall which was announced last month. The Camry and Corolla Altis available locally, it said, are made in Thailand, while RAV4 models are imported from Japan. In the US market, the affected models include certain 2009-2010 RAV4s, certain 2009-2010 Corollas, certain 2007-2010 Camrys, 2009-2010 Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, certain 2010 Highlanders, 2007-2010 Tundra, and the 2008-2010 Sequoia. TMP is targetting an 8.2% sales growth to 50,000 units for 2010. Last year, it sold 46,193 units, up 0.6%. Prior to the recall, the firm said it did not expect an uptick in Prius sales this year. Meanwhile, Lexus Manila -- which opened its doors last year -- said it was not covered by the worldwide recall and would even be pushing through with plans to bring in hybrids later this year. "We don't offer hybrid Lexus models yet," Lexus Manila President Daniel M. Isla said in a telephone interview. "[But] we are bringing in hybrids anyway towards May and another in the second semester. There is plenty of time to rectify [the brake problem]," he said. The firm's 200-unit sale target for 2010, he said, stays. This represents a 16% rise over the 2009 tally. -- Jessica Anne D. Hermosa Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Renault seen reporting a net loss for full year 2009 - Washington Examiner Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:53 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. PARIS — Renault SA reports its full year results before the stock market opens Thursday. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Investors will be looking for any guidance on sales volumes and pricing once government scrappage schemes end. Debt levels will also be under scrutiny. "Renault may come under some pressure to announce initiatives to reduce their debt levels" through measures such as selling its 21 percent stake in Swedish truck maker AB Volvo, said Philippe Houchois of UBS. In a Thursday morning news conference, questions may be asked about the influence of the French government, which owns around 15 percent of the company. In exchange for state help during the crisis, Renault promised to make no forced layoffs in France, but recent comments by Industry Minister Christian Estrosi suggested the government wants a bigger say in the running of the company. CEO Carlos Ghosn was summoned to the Elysee presidential palace to explain reports that it was considering transferring production of its popular Clio 4 model from France to Turkey. He issued a statement saying that the car would be built in both France and Turkey, where it is cheaper to produce. WHY IT MATTERS: The auto industry provides jobs for around 10 percent of the French work force and about 14 percent of France's exports. Sales in 2009 were boosted by government scrappage schemes that are being phased out. Government budget constraints may prevent further help to the auto industry, even if people shy away from big ticket items like cars without the government incentives. WHAT'S EXPECTED: Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect Renault to lose euro2.59 billion ($3.56 billion) over the full year. Analysts expect annual revenue of euro33.23 billion. In the first half, Renault made a net loss of euro2.71 billion as revenue dropped 24 percent to euro15.99 billion. In 2009, Renault sold 2.31 million vehicles, down 3.1 percent from last year. The numbers were improved by a year-end surge as car buyers sought to benefit from the cash-for-clunkers scheme before it is phased out. LAST YEAR: Over the full year, Renault reported net profit of euro599 million on revenue of euro37.79 billion. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Ford Transit Connect Electric Commercial Van Helps Fleet Customers Go ... - Search-Autoparts.com Posted: 09 Feb 2010 06:27 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. CHICAGO, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today unveiled the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Connect – the 2010 North American Truck of the Year – at the Chicago Auto Show and confirmed the zero-emissions small van will be in fleet operators' hands later this year. The 2011 Transit Connect Electric will use a Force Drive electric powertrain manufactured and integrated by specialty upfitter Azure Dynamics. "Transit Connect Electric exemplifies how we are leveraging our relationships as well as our hybrid and advanced powertrain programs to bring energy-efficient technologies from the laboratory to the street," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. "Not only is this an ideal vehicle for eco-conscious fleet operators, it is an important part of Ford's future." In addition to the Transit Connect Electric, Ford plans to bring three more electrified vehicles to market by 2012 – the Focus Electric in 2011, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in 2012 and a next-generation hybrid in 2012. Getting charged up and moving Transit Connect Electric is well-suited for commercial fleets that travel predictable, short-range routes with frequent stop-and-go driving in urban and suburban environments and a central location for daily recharging. The vehicle, which will accelerate at a similar rate as the gas-powered Transit Connect and will have a top speed of 75 mph, has a targeted range of up to 80 miles on a full charge. Owners will have the option of recharging the Transit Connect Electric with either a standard 120V outlet or preferably a 240V charge station installed at the user's base of operations for optimal recharging in six to eight hours. A transportable cord that works with both types of outlets will be available for recharging at both kinds of locations. The vehicle's charge port is located above the passenger-side rear wheel well. The onboard liquid-cooled 28-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack is charged by connecting the charge port to a power outlet. Inside the vehicle, an onboard charger converts the AC power from the electric grid to DC power to charge the battery pack. "We're excited about the potential for our electrified vehicles," said Praveen Cherian, program manager for the Transit Connect Electric, who added that today's electric vehicle buyers are similar to early adopters of hybrid vehicles. "People were a little hesitant about hybrid technology at first, but now they accept it and embrace it. We expect the same will be true of electric vehicles." Driving on electric power When the vehicle is operating, battery power is provided to the drive motor through the electric powertrain's motor controller. The motor controller uses throttle input from the driver to convert DC power supplied by the battery into three precisely timed signals used to drive the motor. The onboard DC/DC converter allows the vehicle's main battery pack to charge the onboard 12V battery, which powers the vehicle's various accessories, such as headlights, power steering and coolant pumps. In the Transit Connect Electric, the battery pack has been efficiently integrated without compromising interior passenger room and cargo space. The battery pack is expected to last the life of the vehicle. Collaborations are key Transit Connect Electric builds on the existing business relationship between Ford and Azure Dynamics, as well as their shared experience with battery supplier, Johnson Controls-Saft. "There is an increasing interest in electrified vehicles, and we are committed to bringing these vehicles to the marketplace," said Nancy Gioia, Ford director of Global Electrification. "Ford's work with Azure and Johnson Controls-Saft to create a purely electric Transit Connect will allow us to offer fleet customers an additional option for eco-friendly transportation." Oak Park, Mich.-based Azure Dynamics develops hybrid electric and electric drive technology for shuttle buses and commercial trucks, such as the Balance™ Hybrid Electric, which is built on the Ford E-450 cutaway and strip chassis for the medium-duty commercial vehicle segment. "The opportunity to work with Ford on the Transit Connect Electric is a breakthrough advancement for us at Azure and for the light-commercial vehicle market," said Scott Harrison, Azure Dynamics CEO. "For us, it's an important evolution of our existing relationship with Ford. From an industry standpoint, we are seeing delivery fleet and utility vehicle operators move to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles." Azure Dynamics' proprietary Force Drive battery electric powertrain will be the driving force in the Transit Connect Electric. Force Drive components have previously been deployed in more than 40 vehicle integrations and have more than 25 million miles of on-the-road experience. Johnson Controls-Saft was selected by Azure Dynamics as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect Electric. Azure Dynamics and Ford both currently use Johnson Controls-Saft battery technology for other products. An ideal platform With a unique combination of car-like driving dynamics, cargo capacity, accessibility and low purchase and operation costs, the Transit Connect is an ideal choice for electrification. The Transit Connect Electric is expected to offer lower cost of operation, because recharging with electricity is generally less expensive than refueling with gasoline. Users may also benefit from much lower maintenance costs over the life of the vehicle. Consider the following:
Common strengths Although there are significant differences between the Transit Connect Electric and its gas-powered twin, there are many things in common as well. Both models offer:
"With interest in eco-friendly vehicles stronger than ever among commercial and government fleet operators, the Transit Connect Electric promises to offer another unique solution for their needs," said Gerry Koss, Ford fleet marketing manager. For more information For full press release text and additional information and images for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric, as well as the Transit Connect Taxi, click here. About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 198,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com. SOURCE Ford Motor Company Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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