Patent Issued to Save the World Air for ZEFS Mark 1 Device
Save the World Air was issued patent number 6.901.917 on June 7 by the United States Patent & Trademark Office for its ZEFS Mark 1 device. The company’s ZEFS devices create magnetic fields to reduce the size of the fuel molecules passing from the carburetor or center point fuel injector of the vehicle to the inlet manifold prior to combustion. This creates an atomization process that enhances the efficiency of combustion, which reduces harmful toxic emissions and increases fuel economy, according to the company.
Modine Wins New Engine Cooling Business with Freightliner, Will Work with DaimlerChrysler to Develop Heavy-Duty Truck Emission Standard Solutions
Modine Manufacturing Co. has been chosen to supply engine cooling modules for The Freightliner Group in North America. Modine will also become the development partner for Mercedes-Benz Truck in Europe. The parent company of both divisions, DaimlerChrysler AG is looking for ways to meet tighter worldwide emissions standards on heavy-duty truck engines, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begins enforcing the new standards in North America in 2007 and the European EURO 6 emission regulations become effective in 2010.
Dana to Unveil Intelligent Cooling Pump Range at Engine Expo 2005
Dana Corp. plans to introduce a family of “advanced Intelligent Cooling pumps” at Engine Expo 2005, being held May 31 through June 2 in Stuttgart, Germany. David Black, a chief engineer at Dana, will present a paper on the development of the pump at Engine Expo 2005 on May 31. The presentation will describe the key technical steps in the development of Dana’s new electric coolant pump product range, ensuring compliance with current and future automotive applications.
Engine Manufacturers Continue To Fight for Clean Choices for Public Sector Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fleets in Southern California
The Engine Manufacturer’s Association (EMA) expressed its strong concern and disagreement with the most recent court decision related to the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (AQMD) attempt to dictate an alternative-fuel requirement for heavy-duty vehicle fleets in southern California.
China’s Growing Presence in the Global Auto Industry
Over the past few years, global competition in the automotive industry has significantly heated up. Wayne Xing, editor and publisher of China Business Update, yesterday addressed one particular country of increasing interest to the U.S. aftermarket – China – during a presentation at the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS).
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Ponders Predictions for the Next Decade in the Automotive Aftermarket
On Wednesday several hundred aftermarket executives will converge upon Chicago for the 10th annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium. Inspired by the theme for this year’s event — “Lessons from the Past, Perspectives on the Future” — we’ve asked some of the industry’s leading executives to give us their predictions for the future of the aftermarket.
Group Issues PSA Alerting Consumers About the Risks of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
While the industry is trying to cope with the current supply and demand issues related to HFC-134a mobile A/C refrigerant (also known as R-134a), vehicle manufacturers, automotive parts suppliers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other organizations are warning car and truck owners to avoid the use of flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants, which are being marketed as substitutes for R-134a, on the Internet, at flea markets and swap meets, and in some service shops. Hydrocarbon refrigerants are not authorized for this use and can pose risk to both vehicles and service technicians.
FedEx Announces Plans to Add up to 75 ‘Clean Air’ Hybrid Trucks to Fleet
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., today announced plans to add up to 75 hybrid, diesel electric trucks to its service fleet in the next 12 months. The announcement coincided with the unveiling of two FedEx hybrid trucks in the nation’s capital on Thursday, which brought the company-wide total of hybrid trucks in use to 18. The Washington, D.C. rollout is a joint initiative with Environmental Defense and Eaton Corp.
Herman Trend Alert: The Promise of Advanced Manufacturing
We have long touted the prospect of advanced manufacturing being important in the United States and around the world. There is a quiet revolution going on in the steel industry, A leading-edge process for making steel holds the promise of eliminating shortages and providing steel where and when we need it.
Navistar’s South American Engine Subsidiary to Acquire Another Diesel Engine Company
Navistar International’s South American engine subsidiary, International Engines South America, has agreed to acquire MWM Motores Diesel Ltda (MWM), a major Brazilian diesel engine producer. Owned by the Thiele family, MWM began operations in Brazil in 1953. The company is headquartered and has manufacturing operations in Sao Paulo, Brazil.