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Hino Trucks Honored at National Biodiesel Conference

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:29 +0000

Hino Trucks Honored at National Biodiesel Conference

PR Newswire

NOVI, Mich., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- During a ceremony today at the National Biodiesel Conference in Orlando, Hino Trucks was recognized by the National Biodiesel Board with the 2012 "Eye on Biodiesel Impact Award."

The "I-Awards" represent the biodiesel industry's top honors, and are bestowed upon companies, groups or individuals who have helped carry the biodiesel torch, fostering understanding, mentoring others and encouraging broader use of this cleaner burning, sustainable fuel. Hino Trucks was nominated for an award this year for serving as a trailblazer among manufacturers as well as among hybrid truck manufacturers in supporting the use of B20 biodiesel blends.

Hino Trucks was honored in the Impact category by becoming the first manufacturer to support the use of B20 biodiesel blends in a hybrid-electric truck, as well as in its complete product line of class 6 and 7 conventional trucks. Not only will Hino's COE 195h hybrid truck be a part of the event's Biodiesel Vehicle Showcase, but Hino was invited to be a part of a general session OEM panel entitled "The Future is Unwritten: Energy Policy, Diesel Technology, and B20" as well as the technical session discussing "Biodiesel Engines of Today and the Future – Development of Super High Efficiency Diesel Engines."

All 2011 and later model conventional trucks powered exclusively with Hino's proprietary J-Series engines are approved to use B20 biodiesel blends that contain biofuel blend stock (B100) compliant to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D6751, and blended fuel compliant to ASTM D975. B20 biodiesel meeting these standards is also approved for use in Hino's newly announced diesel and diesel-electric hybrid cab overs due to enter the market late this summer.

"It is our strong commitment to design and assemble trucks that are at the forefront of environmental friendliness and that help to reduce our overall dependency on foreign oils," said Glenn Ellis, Vice President of Marketing and Dealer Operations for Hino Trucks. Hino offers the only class 6 and 7 conventional truck to meet the stringent 2010 EPA emission requirements without the use of credits. "By offering the class 5 market a diesel-electric hybrid cab over that can use up to B20 biodiesel, our customers now have an option for a commercially acceptable alternative fuel truck," added Ellis.

"Biodiesel, America's advanced biofuel, would not be what it is today without champions and supporters like the Eye on Biodiesel honorees," said Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. "We are proud to recognize these leaders from all facets of the biodiesel industry." Additional information about biodiesel is available online at www.biodiesel.org.

About Hino: Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, assembles, sells, and services Class 4-7 conventional commercial trucks in the United States. The headquarters is located in Novi, Michigan and boasts a network of over 160 dealers nationwide committed to achieving excellence in customer service and support. Hino Trucks is the premier medium duty nameplate in the United States with a product lineup that offers the lowest total cost of ownership, superior fuel economy, industry-leading environmental friendliness, unmatched reliability and maneuverability, and the most comprehensive bundle of standard features in the market. For more information, visit our internet home page at www.hino.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

SOURCE Hino Trucks

Mango Moving Forms Strategic Alliance With Bed Bugs and Beyond Consultants(R)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

National moving company, Mango Moving, LLC, today announced a strategic partnership with Bed Bugs and Beyond Consultants®, a leading consultant in bed bug education who also coordinates and orchestrates bed bug treatment through its select network of service providers.

With increasing concerns surrounding bed bugs and a growing number of infestations in homes, hotels and even moving vans worldwide, moving is an ideal time for consumers to treat their belongings. The warm weather of peak summer moving season makes it a perfect environment for bed bugs to be potentially transmitted and carried during moves.

According to the CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention), the best way to control bed bug infestation is regular inspections. As a select service provider, Mango Moving will offer customers discounted rates on bed bug treatment services, along with the transport of items to the fumigation center and re-delivery of treated items back to a customer's home -- a "one stop shop" to guarantee a bed bug free home.

"This alliance comes at an ideal time since industry experts are expecting that bed bug infestations will continue to rise this year," said Rob Vespa, Mango Moving COO. "We partnered with Bed Bugs and Beyond to provide our customers with a proactive solution to ensure that bed bugs don't travel with them to their new location. We're dedicated to providing our customers with the best moving experience possible -- which doesn't include pests."

Moving is an ideal time for Vikane fumigation since it has been scientifically proven to completely eliminate bed bugs or other target pests in a single treatment. It is safe for use on nearly all household items and an option for moving trailers, trucks and storage containers as well. Vikane is completely safe to humans outside of containment and has no negative environmental effects.

"Mango Moving is clearly committed to providing a safe and healthy moving environment for their customers," said Michael Batenburg, President and CEO of Bed Bugs and Beyond. "Partnering with us ensures that their customers have a single, nonbiased point of contact who can offer reputable services to completely eliminate bed bugs and other target pests."

About Bed Bugs and Beyond
Bed Bugs and Beyond is a nationally trusted, non biased full service firm offering 24/7 services of scientifically documented and validated immediate bed bug elimination, education, counseling and expert advice to obtain reputable service providers including Vikane Fumigation, K-9 Scent Detection, Traditional Pest Control and Moving/Preparation Services.
For more information, visit www.bedbugsandbeyond.com

About Mango Moving, LLC
Mango Moving, LLC, is a fully licensed and insured nationwide moving company and leading provider of affordable moving services and storage solutions. Working directly with our network of experienced transportation, packing and loading professionals, Mango can coordinate every aspect of your move or just the pieces that fit your needs to provide you with the very best moving experience. Every Mango move is backed by our exclusive Best Price, On-Time Guarantee, ensuring that a Mango move will be the best move you can make. For more information, visit www.mangomoving.com.

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Contact:
Mango Moving Marketing
Email Contact
1.888.330.0801
www.mangomoving.com

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Works With South Bay Cities to Bring EV Rentals to Torrance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Enterprise, SBCCOG, AQMD Promote Sustainable Transportation; Enterprise Pilots Discount Program in Torrance for EV Owners to Rent Longer-Range Vehicles

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding the Torrance, Calif., rental office at 20625 Hawthorne Blvd to its growing list of locations offering electric vehicle (EV) rentals, providing customers throughout Southern California with the opportunity to experience EV technology with the addition of Nissan LEAF EVs and an on-site charging station.

In collaboration with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), Enterprise is also piloting an "EV Owners Discount Program" for customers at the Torrance branch, which provides EV owners with a 15 percent discount off the regular retail rate when they need to rent a longer-range vehicle. In addition, EV owners can charge up their own EVs at Enterprise during the rental.

Enterprise and the SBCCOG have a history of working together on sustainable transportation initiatives, including the SBCCOG's Local Use Vehicle (LUV) project. In 2010, Enterprise helped the SBCCOG lease and prepare six 100 percent EVs to launch the project, which the SBCCOG is using to study how the vehicles can reduce emissions, air pollution and gas consumption. And as Enterprise works to establish EV infrastructure via the private sector, the SBCCOG is studying EV infrastructure development to promote wider adoption of more sustainable transportation alternatives.

"We're a catalyst to electric vehicle infrastructure development, which includes offering extended test drives of EVs via rentals to curious customers," said Greg Tabak, director of EV programs for Southern California, Enterprise Rent-A-Car. "Helping EV technology establish itself in the marketplace also means finding unique ways to make it easier for EV owners to rent for the times when they need a longer-range vehicle, such as for a road trip or a move across town."

The SBCCOG and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) have made a commitment to making the South Bay EV ready.

"Enterprise has been a good private collaborator, bringing their expertise in vehicle fleet purchase and management to our project," said Ellen Perkins, SBCCOG Chair and Palos Verdes Estates Councilwoman. "Combined with our efforts to further EV infrastructure development, this is an excellent example of the public and private sectors working together toward a common goal to improve our environment. It's these kinds of collaborations that will help drive the type of change we need."

The South Coast AQMD is likewise dedicated to improving Southern California through the addition of sustainable transportation options. AQMD provided funding for the LUV demonstration program in cooperation with SBCCOG.

"The future of clean air in Southern California will depend on the widespread deployment of electric vehicles and other zero- and near-zero emission technologies," said William A. Burke, Ed.D., Governing Board Chairman of the South Coast AQMD.

Enterprise's continued rollout of EVs is part of its overall goal to use its fleet as a "Petri dish" to help grow the market for EVs and other clean-fuel technologies, both in California and throughout the United States.

The Torrance rental office becomes the 11th Enterprise location in Southern California to offer EV rentals, joining branches in Encino, Newport Beach, Ontario, Palm Springs, Pasadena, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica and Thousand Oaks. Enterprise operates the largest network of EV rentals in California, and is uniquely positioned to introduce drivers to EV technology with more than 5,500 car rental locations within 15 miles of 90 percent of the U.S. population.

"California is a natural place to roll out electric vehicle rentals because of the commitment the state has made to EV infrastructure development," said Lee Broughton, head of corporate sustainability for Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental. "We want to help people experience and understand EV technology. Our industry's future depends on keeping passenger vehicles -- and the fuels required to power them -- economically viable and socially acceptable. So, it's important to invest in and integrate alternatives into our fleet."

EV rentals from Enterprise are also available in many markets throughout the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom. Enterprise currently offers Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt extended-range EV rentals, and does not charge for vehicles returned without a full charge.

Enterprise's focus on sustainable vehicle technology prompted it to join the Electrification Coalition in 2010 and the U.S. Department of Energy's "Clean Cities" National Clean Fleets Partnership in 2011.

Customers can visit www.enterprise.com to learn more about the availability of EVs and hybrid rentals, or call 1-800-261-7331 to make a reservation.

About Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Founded in 1957 and known for an extensive network of locations, everyday low rates and outstanding customer service, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is an internationally recognized brand that has been named to BusinessWeek magazine's annual list of "Customer Service Champs" in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Enterprise won Budget Travel magazine's 2010 and 2011 Readers' Choice Award as their favorite rental car brand for customer service around the globe.

Enterprise operates more than twice as many locations as its nearest competitor and continues to lead the home-city market, with local car rental revenues currently experiencing double-digit growth. Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates not only as a key provider for insurance replacement, weekend getaways and special occasions, but also as a local transportation alternative. For example, many consumers rely on mass transit during the week or simply cannot afford to purchase or maintain a vehicle on their own -- so they often depend on local Virtual Car® rental service and take advantage of Enterprise's "everyday low price." Enterprise offers customers the opportunity to rent a hybrid vehicle in more than 30 major markets. Enterprise received a 2010 Business Traveler Innovation Award -- sponsored by the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) and The Wall Street Journal -- for its outstanding and original environmental efforts in the travel industry. For more information about Enterprise's environmental stewardship and long-term commitment to the sustainability of its business, visit www.DrivingFutures.com and follow @LeeBroughton on Twitter. This news release and other Enterprise Rent-A-Car announcements are available at the Enterprise Holdings press room.

About SBCCOG
The SBCCOG is a joint powers authority of 16 cities and the County of Los Angeles that share the goal of maximizing the quality of life and productivity of the area. The SBCCOG is currently using stimulus funds to help residents with home energy retrofits. Please visit www.southbaycities.org for further information.

For more information, contact:
Jacki Bacharach
Executive Director
SBCCOG
310-377-8987
Email Contact

Lisa Martini
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
314-323-0709
Email Contact

Sino Legend Releases Detailed Technology Development Timeline

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Now Available at www.SinoLegendFacts.com

Sino Legend (Zhangjiagang) Chemical Co., Ltd., the largest Asian manufacturer of resins for the tire and rubber industries, has launched an interactive timeline and fact sheet detailing its technology development and manufacturing history. These are now available at www.SinoLegendFacts.com.

The information was released to factually address baseless allegations by a competitor regarding Sino Legend's core technology for tackifying resins.

With its focus on world-class manufacturing combined with superior customer service, Sino Legend has become a supplier to eight of the top ten multinational tire companies operating in Asia, as well as to the majority of China's domestic manufacturers.

Just four years after beginning production, Sino Legend now holds 70 percent of the Chinese market and 30 percent share for the rest of Asia. It recently announced plans to expand into North America and Europe during 2012.

For additional information, please visit www.SinoLegendFacts.com.

Media Contact
Mike McDougall, APR
McDougall Travers Collins for Sino Legend
mmcdougall@mcdougalltc.com
+1-585-789-1623

Williams Controls Reports First Fiscal Quarter 2012 Results and Announces Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Williams Controls, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE Amex: WMCO) today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Net sales for the quarter were $15,509,000, up 14.5% from $13,550,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2011. First quarter sales were down 7.4% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 as the first quarter is typically our seasonally slowest quarter of the year primarily due to fewer shipping days arising from regularly scheduled holiday shutdowns.

Net income for the first fiscal quarter was $1,013,000, or $0.13 per diluted share, an increase of 57% over the 2011 first fiscal quarter to net income of $644,000, or $0.09 per diluted share.

Strong NAFTA truck sales led the sales improvement in the quarter, increasing 58% when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2011. The expiration of the accelerated depreciation in 2011 combined with improved freight tonnage and continued strong replacement demand led to unexpectedly higher demand for NAFTA trucks in the quarter. Worldwide off-road sales increased 35% in the quarter compared to last year's first fiscal quarter due to higher demand for off-road equipment and strong sales of new products by the Company.

Customer supply chain issues and changes in vehicle product mix negatively impacted sales to European and Asian truck customers in the quarter over quarter comparisons. European truck sales were down 28% quarter over quarter primarily due to the timing of shipments to one customer. Asian truck sales decreased 57% over the prior year quarter primarily due to changes in one Korean customer's product mix that resulted in the use of fewer electronic engines.

Operating income was $1,779,000 in the quarter, a $900,000 increase from the 2011 first fiscal quarter operating income of $879,000. In addition to the impact of the higher sales, we reduced our environmental provision $145,000 on an after-tax basis, or $.02 per fully diluted share during the quarter based on revised standards enacted by the State of Oregon in the first fiscal quarter of 2012.

Today the Company also announced its regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable on February 28, 2012 to stockholders of record as of February 21, 2012.

Commenting on the first quarter results Patrick W. Cavanagh, Williams Controls' President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our strong NAFTA truck and world-wide off-road sales in the quarter offset some temporary timing issues by European and Asian customers, generating a significant improvement in revenues over last year's first quarter. The European and Asian issues were temporary and have been resolved." He continued, "We continue to focus on new product introductions and during the quarter over one-third of our quarter-over-quarter sales increase was due to new products introduced last year and the first quarter of this year." He concluded, "We are optimistic about our future prospects as our core markets recover, we expect that more vehicles will be converted to electronic fuel injection in China, India, Russia and Turkey, and we intend to continue with the aggressive introduction of new products to our existing customers."

Williams Controls will hold an investor conference call at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to provide an overview of the first quarter of fiscal 2012 financial performance and business highlights. You are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-888-665-2348 (domestic) or 1-973-200-3386 (international). Participants should call prior to the start time to allow for registration. The conference access code is 42515097. An audio replay will be available by telephone through February 17, 2012. The telephone number to access the replay is 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) and 1-404-537-3406 (international). The access code will be 42515097.

ABOUT WILLIAMS CONTROLS
Williams Controls is a leading global designer and manufacturer of Electronic Throttle Control Systems ("ETCs") for the heavy truck, bus and off-road markets. Williams Controls is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and employs more than 300 people worldwide at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit Williams Controls' website at www.wmco.com. Information posted on our website is not incorporated into, and does not constitute a part of, this release.

The statements included in this news release concerning predictions of economic performance and management's plans and objectives constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward looking statements are based on management's assumptions and projections, and are sometimes identifiable by use of the words, "expect to," "plan," "will," "believe" and words of similar predictive nature. Because management's assumptions and projections are based on anticipation of future events, you should not place undue emphasis on forward-looking statements. You should anticipate that our actual performance may vary from these projections, and variations may be material and adverse. You should not rely on forward-looking statements in evaluating an investment or prospective investment in our stock, and when reading these statements you should consider the uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, factors detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These factors include our ability to maintain positive relationships with key customers; the concentration of our sales revenues among a limited number of large customers; our status as a component manufacturer and the resulting impact on our revenues of demand for vehicles and equipment in which our products are installed; the effect of products liability lawsuits that directly affect us and that indirectly impact us because of their effect on the transportation and equipment industries generally; the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on our gross income; the impact of federal monetary and trade policies that impact the market for our products; our ability to comply with U.S. and foreign laws applicable to our oversees operations; and the status of our relationships with our employees and organized labor force. These risks and uncertainties are beyond our control and, in many cases; we cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from those currently expected or desired because of a number of risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risk discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.


Williams Controls, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


	Three month period ended December 31, 2011 (unaudited)		Three month period ended December 31, 2010 (unaudited)
Net sales	$	15,509	$	13,550
Cost of sales		10,620		9,253
Gross profit		4,889		4,297
Research and development expense		1,118		1,200
Selling expense		746		671
Administration expense		1,246		1,547
Operating income		1,779		879
Interest expense, net		34		8
Other expense, net		118		38
Income before income taxes		1,627		833
Income tax expense		614		189
Net income	$	1,013	$	644
Earnings per share information:
Basic -
Net income per common share	$	0.14	$	0.09
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation - basic		7,304,057		7,290,122
Diluted -
Net income per common share	$	0.13	$	0.09
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation - diluted		7,494,174		7,436,184


Williams Controls, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)


		December 31, 2011 (unaudited)			September 30, 2011 (unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,448		$	1,339
	Trade accounts receivable, net		10,398			10,561
	Other accounts receivable		835			944
	Inventories		10,872			11,334
	Deferred income taxes		847			847
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		702			552
	Total current assets		25,102			25,577

Property, plant and equipment, net			9,088			9,446
Deferred income taxes			3,192			3,181
Other assets, net			360			337
	Total assets	$	37,742		$	38,541

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
	Revolving loan facility	$	2,616		$	1,575
	Accounts payable		4,405			5,599
	Accrued expenses		4,722			5,536
	Current portion of employee benefit obligations		201			201
	Total current liabilities		11,944			12,911

Long-term Liabilities:
	Employee benefit obligations		7,923			8,069
	Other long-term liabilities		129			126

Stockholders' Equity:
	Preferred stock		-			-
	Common stock		73			73
	Additional paid-in capital		38,708			38,521
	Accumulated deficit		(10,983	)		(11,108	)
	Treasury stock		(2,734	)		(2,734	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(7,318	)		(7,317	)

	Total stockholders' equity		17,746			17,435
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	37,742		$	38,541

Contact:
Mike Rusk
Financial Controller
Telephone: (503) 684-8600

Transcepta Procure-to-Pay Network Selected to Simplify Accounts Payable for Manheim

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Transcepta, the leading global procure-to-pay (P2P) network, today announced that Manheim selected Transcepta to simplify Manheim's accounts payable process and eliminate the costs associated with paper transactions.

Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services and a division of Cox Enterprises, wanted to improve its process by connecting electronically with its suppliers.

Manheim researched a solution that would maximize supplier adoption and enable secure, cloud-based business transaction and collaboration, eliminating the need for paper invoices and related documents.

"I'm proud to work for an organization that places such importance on respecting the environment," said Nancy Patin, Manheim's senior director of Enterprise Resource Planning. "Choosing to communicate electronically with suppliers to eliminate much of the paper processing for Manheim and its suppliers was an absolute no brainer, and working with Transcepta gave us the flexibility we needed to reach virtually all of our suppliers. We estimate we'll eliminate the need for 5 million pieces of paper a year."

Because supplier adoption is critical to successful P2P projects, Transcepta employs its own industry-leading technology and unique approach to supplier on-boarding. To maximize adoption, Transcepta manages the entire on-boarding process for its customers, notifying suppliers of the initiative and working with them to determine their optimal electronic connection option.

For each connection option, set-up is completed in minutes, enabling suppliers to transact directly from their existing systems for guaranteed, secure delivery. With Transcepta, suppliers do not pay any fees or require IT resources.

"We're delighted to have Manheim as a customer. Their confidence in us further proves that the Transcepta Network model of not charging suppliers and making it easy for them to connect is the preferred model for P2P project success," said Shan Haq, Transcepta vice president.

About Transcepta
Transcepta is the leading procure-to-pay (P2P) network. Transcepta enrolls suppliers, employing a best practice approach, and connects them to customers around the world. Customers collaborate and transact electronically to reduce costs, communicate more efficiently, and make business relationships more productive. Since 2005, Transcepta has connected tens of thousands of trading partners and processed millions of transactions to become the fastest growing network. For details visit www.transcepta.com.

Trademarks
Transcepta is a trademark of Transcepta LLC. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Jill Hennigan
Email Contact

Lithia Motors Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:23:00 +0000

Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) today announced that its fourth quarter and full year 2011 earnings will be released before the market opens on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. A conference call to discuss the earnings results is scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

How to Participate
The conference call may be accessed by telephone at (877) 407-8029. To listen live on our website or for replay, visit Investor Relations on www.lithia.com and click on webcasts. A playback of the conference call will be available on February 22, 2012 through March 7, 2012 by calling 877-660-6853 (Conference ID: 387816, Account: 305).

About Lithia
Lithia Motors, Inc. is the ninth largest automotive retailer in the United States. Lithia sells 26 brands of new and all brands of used vehicles at 85 stores, which are located in 11 states. Lithia also arranges finance, warranty, and credit insurance contracts; and provides vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair services at all of its locations.

For additional information on Lithia Motors, contact John North, VP Finance and Controller at (541) 618-5748.

Sites
www.lithia.com
www.lithiacareers.com
www.assuredservice.com

Lithia Motors on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/LithiaMotors

Lithia Motors on Twitter
http://twitter.com/lithiamotors

John North
VP Finance and Controller
(541) 618-5748

Fuel Doctor's FD-47 Fuel Efficiency Booster to Be Introduced at China Auto Expo

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

180,000 Auto Professionals Can See FD-47's 'How It Works' Presentation

Further expanding its product's exposure in the $11.4 billion China automotive aftermarket, Fuel Doctor Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCBB: FDOC), a provider of innovative automotive aftermarket solutions, today announced its Platinum FD-47 power conditioner/fuel efficiency booster will be featured at the 14th China International Expo for Auto Electronics, Accessories, Tuning and Car Care Products (CIAACE 2012) in Beijing. The FD-47 will be demonstrated in a "How It Works" presentation at Booth #1EH01 on February 14th through 17th at one of the largest auto show events in China's thriving market. FD-47 is a patent-pending fuel efficiency booster that increases a vehicle's miles per gallon (MPG) by power conditioning the vehicle's electrical systems on vehicles 24 months and older.

Fuel Doctor recently announced its entry into the China market through a five-year exclusive distribution agreement with Mr. Ma Song Hai and Fuel Doctor Automobile Care China Beijing Company. The distributor has already purchased an initial shipment of FD-47s in advance of the auto show. Per the terms of the agreement, Fuel Doctor Automobile Care China will maintain its exclusive distribution rights by purchasing over $30 million worth of FD-47s from Fuel Doctor Holdings over the next five years.

"This is our first major unveiling of the FD-47 in the enormous China automotive aftermarket. We are very excited to work directly with our in-country distributor on this launch. All indications we've received from our distribution partner point to a very strong reception in the market. We anticipate the FD-47 will be widely available through retail channels across China as well as Hong Kong and Macau Provinces, where new car sales have eclipsed new car sales in the US and are estimated to reach 70 million cars this year. Within two years, these new cars will add to the current market of automobiles that can benefit from FD-47," stated Mark Soffa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fuel Doctor Holdings.

The FD-47 presentations will be made by Fuel Doctor Holdings' CEO Mark Soffa and Chief Technology Advisor Douglas Hungerford. They will accompany Mr. Ma Song Hai, a prominent business leader in the China automotive market, and his sales staff at Fuel Doctor Automobile Care China Beijing Company.

About Fuel Doctor Holdings, Inc.

Fuel Doctor Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") provides innovative solutions to the automotive aftermarket. The Company is the exclusive worldwide distributor of the Platinum FD-47, a power conditioner/fuel efficiency booster that plugs into the lighter socket/power port closest to the engine of a vehicle 24 months and older to help drivers regain lost miles per gallon (MPG) through power conditioning of the vehicle's electrical systems. The Platinum FD-47 is sold by blue chip retailers nationwide and has undergone certified laboratory and field testing by Test Car Engineering, Ledico/Bosch, Kett Engineering and Intertek a global leader in quality, safety, and inspection and testing of consumer goods.

During 2011, Fuel Doctor was the primary sponsor of Turn One Racing in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series. Fuel Doctor was also the primary sponsor in 2011 for Rusty Wallace Racing, competing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and Gaunt Brothers Racing, competing in both NASCAR's Canadian Tire Series and NASCAR's K&N Pro Series.

Please visit the Company at www.FuelDoctorUSA.com and www.FuelDoctorRacing.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's anticipated financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management of the Company for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company's management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company's management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors not limited to, general economic and business conditions, competitive factors, changes in business strategy or development plans, the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and changes in legal and regulatory requirements and the other risks discussed in the company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (www.sec.gov). Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity of the Company. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. The Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Mr. Andrew Haag
Managing Partner
IRTH Communications, LLC
Tel: +1-866-976-IRTH (4784)
E-Mail: Email Contact
Website: www.irthcommunications.com
Company Website: www.FuelDoctorUSA.com

Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technologies Worldwide

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:53:06 +0000

Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technologies Worldwide

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Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technologies Worldwide

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Internal combustion engines (ICEs) power our cars, trucks, big rigs, trains, generator sets, ships, and a host of other applications worldwide. Unfortunately, conventional ICEs boast low efficiency – most convert only 30% of fuel into usable work, and that is under optimal conditions. When accounting for idling and sub-optimal speeds, efficiency drops to 15 to 20%. That means, for every gallon of fuel placed into the engine, only 15 to 20% of the energy in that fuel is ever transferred into usable mechanical energy under typical conditions. The remaining 80 to 85% of energy contained in the fuel is wasted – wasted on friction, losses to heat, incomplete burning, and other inefficiencies characteristic of conventional ICEs.

Spurred by the current global focus on reducing carbon emissions, promoting sustainability, and enhancing energy use efficiency, global governments and industry leaders are driving strong interest, research, and investment in improving ICE efficiency. Companies as diverse as automaking giants Ford Motor Company and Toyota, to engine manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe, to a handful of tiny Silicon Valley and MIT associated startups, are pushing the efficiency envelope of ICEs. Generally speaking, ICE efficiency measures come in two forms: (1) specialized components, add-ons, and auxiliary systems that are worked into the basic framework design of a conventional reciprocating internal combustion engine; and (2) highly modified or novel engine designs, which seek to re-engineer the internal combustion engine from the ground up, using alternative and novel designs and processes. Measures in the former group are being more widely pursued by the existing automotive and ICE production industries, where manufacturers are focusing on incremental design updates to conventional engines. These technologies include engine deactivation, cylinder deactivation, variable valve timing and lift, turbochargers and superchargers, direct fuel injection, smaller displacement motors, hybrid and partial hybrid systems, and homogeneous charge compression ignition. These measures apply to conventional designs with relatively little modification.The second category of ICE energy efficiency measures provides a more radical break from convention, and is being forwarded primarily by various small and mid-sized start-ups and venture capital firms, alongside breakthrough-oriented government grants and other funding mechanisms. These endeavors significantly redesign internal combustion engines, and include redesigned combustion chambers, opposing piston designs, split cycle engine designs, opposed piston/opposed cyclinder engines, and updated rotary engine designs. Proponents and investors in these technologies are focusing on the larger industry's current lack of interest in breakthrough-oriented ICE technologies, and generating a race toward commercialization for potential new technologies. Now is therefore an exciting time in the ICE engineering and technology industry. Mainstream industry investment in design upgrades will drive typical operating engine efficiency up from 15-20% to upwards of 30%. Some of the potential breakthrough/redesigned systems claim efficiencies upwards of 40 and 50%, although commercialization of these technologies has not yet been achieved. Accordingly, many industry insiders and durable goods manufacturers are banking on sharp increases in demand for energy efficient ICEs in the transportation and distributed generation industries worldwide. Expectations are driven by a lack of foreseeable near term technological maturity and competition from fuel cells, electric motors and batteries for transportation, and other envisioned high efficiency transport and distributed generation solutions. Thus, while the gap between demand for higher efficiency engines and available high efficiency technologies continues to widen, the ICE industry is betting on itself to fill that gap more quickly than fuel cells or other technologically immature solutions.Demand for energy efficient ICEs has strengthened notably with the ongoing economic recovery. Following stagnation during the 2008 and 2009, efficient ICE demand rebounded strongly in 2010 and 2011, increasing from a total global value of $80 billion in 2009 to $121 billion in 2011. From 2006 through 2011, the market showed an overall increase of $70 billion, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 19%. Through 2021, the efficient ICE market is expected to expand significantly, in spite of near term softening in emerging markets. Specifically, the global market is expected to reach $401 billion by 2021, equivalent to a 10-year CAGR of nearly 13%. The market expansion projected for efficient ICEs maintains strong roots in the automotive and light truck industries. Other key markets include ground transport, distributed power generation, marine transport, and industrial/mechanical uses, including mineral extraction, petroleum extraction, wastewater treatment, and many other industries where mechanical energy is not typically provided by electric motors. A significant advantage of these multiple drivers is that demand for efficient ICE technologies is resilient in comparison to goods that serve more limited markets. While the automotive and transport markets are highly competitive, other non-transport markets provide diverse niche opportunities that may be available to well-positioned start-ups.

Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engine Global Markets

contains comprehensive data on the worldwide market for efficient ICE technologies (engine deactivation, cylinder deactivation, variable valve timing and lift, turbochargers and superchargers, direct fuel injection, homogeneous charge compression ignition, reduced displacement engines, hybrids and partial hybrids, split cycle engines, and opposed piston/opposed cylinder engine designs. Market data are provided for historic (2006 to 2011 Q3) and forecast (2011 Q4 to 2021) market size data in terms of the dollar value of product shipments. The report identifies key trends affecting the marketplace, along with trends driving growth, and central challenges to further market development. The report also profiles leading startups and established manufacturers of fuel efficient ICEs that are most relevant to the fuel efficient ICE industry.

Chapter 1 Executive Summary

Scope

Global Fuel Usage and Efficiency

Figure 1-1: Realized Transportation Energy Efficiency Savings, Canada, 1990-2008 (Barrels of Oil Equivalent)

Internal Combustion Engines and Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engines

Figure 1-2: United States Car and Light Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards (CAFE), 1978-2010

Existing and Anticipated Applications

Fuel Efficient ICE Systems: System Descriptions and Requirements

Table 1-1: Overview of EICE Technologies

Environmental and Social Benefits of Fuel Efficient ICEs

Figure 1-3: Percent of Fuel Consumed for EICEs versus Conventional ICEs, Per Unit Output

EICE Market Assessment

Engine Deactivation

Cylinder Deactivation

Variable Valve Timing and Lift

Turbochargers and Superchargers

Direct Fuel Injection

Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition

Reduced Displacement Engine

Hybrid and Partial Hybrid

Split Cycle Engines

Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Engines

Total EICE Market

Figure 1-4: Global Market for EICE Technologies (Billion US Dollars)

Industry Trends

Conventional ICE Cost Ranges

Figure 1-5: Engine Cost Ranges ($/Horsepower)

EICE Components Cost Ranges

Table 1-2: Additive Incremental Cost Data for EICE Systems, Based on Consumer Class Vehicles in the U.S. (Percent of Total Conventional ICE Cost)

Air Emissions Reduction

Table 1-3: Incremental CO2 Emission Reduction of Specialized Components and Auxiliary Systems Implementation

Figure 1-6: Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards for the U.S., European Union, Japan, and China, Including Enacted and Proposed Standards.

Balance of Power (Performance) and Efficiency

Research and Development

EICE Supply Chain

Figure 1-7: EICE Technologies Supply Chain

EICE Product Promotion

Job Creation

Table 1-4: Annual Worker Productivity Rates for EICE Technologies (Units Per Full Time Equivalent Per Year)

Figure 1-8: Annualized Jobs Creation for All EICE Technologies, 2007 to 2021e (Full Time Equivalent Jobs Created or Lost Per Year)

Competitive Profiles

EICE End Users

Table 1-5: EICE End User Categories

Figure 1-9: Per Capita Disposable Income, 2000 to 2010 (US Dollars)

Summary

Figure 1-10: Global Market for EICE Technologies (Billion US Dollars)

Chapter 2 Overview of Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engines

Scope

Global Liquid Fuels Usage and Future Trends

Fuel Efficiency

Figure 2-1: Realized Transportation Energy Efficiency Savings, Canada, 1990-2008 (BOE)

Internal Combustion Engines: History and Applicability

Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engines

Figure 2-2: United States Car and Light Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards (CAFE), 1978-2010

Existing and Anticipated Applications

Figure 2-3: Annual Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Production Rates, 2000 to 2010

Transportation and Automotive Industry

Power Generation

Construction Equipment Industry

Industrial Applications

Energy Resource Extraction

Materials Extraction and Processing

Industrial Process

Other

Fuel Efficient ICE Systems: System Descriptions and Requirements

Table 2-1: Overview of EICE Technologies

Cylinder Deactivation

Variable Valve Timing and Lift

Turbochargers and Superchargers

Direct Fuel Injection

Smaller Displacement Engines

Hybrid and Partial Hybrid Systems

Novel System Designs

Split Cycle Engines

Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Engines

High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle

Non-Engine Efficiency Technologies

Conventional Versus Efficient Internal Combustion Engines: Where to Draw the Line?

Environmental and Social Benefits of Fuel Efficient ICEs

Fuel Use Reduction and Cost Savings

Figure 2-4: Percent of Fuel Consumed for EICEs versus Conventional ICEs, Per Unit Output

Energy Security

Greenhouse Gas Benefits

Comparison to Other Competing Technologies

Summary

Chapter 3 Fuel Efficient Engines - Market Size and Growth

Scope

Market Assessment Methodology

Market Projections for ICE and EICE Technologies

Disclosure Regarding Data Uncertainty

Additional Market Valuation Factors

Market Origins, History, and Present Trends

The ICE Market Since 1900

Emergence and Development of the EICE Market

Public Perceptions

Recent Market Strength

Growth in EICE Demand in Other Sectors

Factors Affecting Market Size and Growth

GHG emissions reduction requirements, targets, and strategies

Fuel Efficiency

Table 3-1: Fuel Efficiency Measures

Table 3-2: Regional and National Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Standards Summary for On-Road Vehicles

Role of alternative Fuels

Role of competing technologies

Research and development

Trends in global industrialization and development

EICE Technologies Markets

Figure 3-1: Global ICE Sales, All Industries, 2006-2011e (Millions of Units)

Review of the Global ICE Market

Figure 3-2: Global ICE Sales, Non-Vehicle End Uses, 2006-2011e (Thousands of Units)

Global Market for Specialized Components and Auxiliary Systems

Engine Deactivation

Table 3-3: Global Engine Deactivation Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-3: Engine Deactivation Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-4: Engine Deactivation Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-5: Engine Deactivation Regional Markets, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-6: Engine Deactivation Key National Markets, 2006, 2011e, and 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Cylinder Deactivation

Table 3-4: Global Cylinder Deactivation Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-7: Cylinder Deactivation Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-8: Cylinder Deactivation Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-9: Cylinder Deactivation Regional Markets, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-10: Cylinder Deactivation Key National Markets, 2006, 2011e, and 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Variable Valve Timing and Lift

Table 3-5: Global Variable Valve Timing and Lift Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-11: Variable Valve Timing and Lift Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-12: Variable Valve Timing and Lift Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-13: Variable Valve Timing and Lift Regional Markets, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-14: Variable Valve Timing and Lift Key National Markets, 2006, 2011e, and 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Turbochargers and Superchargers

Table 3-6: Global Turbochargers Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-15: Turbocharger Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-16: Turbocharger Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-17: Turbocharger Regional Markets, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-18: Turbocharger Key National Markets, 2006, 2011e, and 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Direct Fuel Injection

Table 3-7: Global Direct injection Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-19: Direct Injection Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-20: Direct Injection Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-21: Direct Injection Regional Markets, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-22: Direct Injection Key National Markets, 2006, 2011e, and 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition

Table 3-8: Global HCCI Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-23: HCCI Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-24: HCCI Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-25: HCCI Regional Markets, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-26: HCCI Key National Markets, 2006, 2011e, and 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Reduced Displacement Engine

Table 3-9: Global Reduced Displacement Engine Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-27: Reduced Displacement Engine Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-28: Reduced Displacement Engine Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-29: Reduced Displacement Engine Regional Markets, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-30: Reduced Displacement Engine Key National Markets, 2006, 2011e, and 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Hybrid and Partial Hybrid

Table 3-10: Global Hybrid Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-31: Hybrid Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-32: Hybrid Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-33: Hybrid Regional Markets, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-34: Hybrid Key National Markets, 2006, 2011e, and 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Global Market for Novel System Designs

Split Cycle Engines

Table 3-11: Global Split Cycle Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-35: Split Cycle Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-36: Split Cycle Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-37: Split Cycle Regional Market, 2006-2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Engines

Table 3-12: Global Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Market, Historic and Projected, 2006 to 2021e (Millions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-38: Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Global Market, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-39: Split Cycle Global Market, Non-Vehicle Breakdown, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Figure 3-40: Regional Markets for Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Technologies, 2006 to 2021e (Billions of US Dollars)

Summary

Figure 3-41: Global Market for EICE Technologies (Billion US Dollars)

Chapter 4 Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engines - Market and Product Trends

Scope

EICE Product Pricing: Specialized Components and Auxiliary Systems

Conventional ICE Cost Range

Figure 4-1: Engine Cost Ranges ($/Horsepower)

Figure 4-2: Engine Cost Ranges (Detail for Light Duty and Transport Industries; $/Horsepower)

EICE Cost: Specialized Components and Auxiliary Systems

Table 4-1: Additive Incremental Cost Data for EICE Systems, Based on Consumer Class Vehicles in the U.S. (Percent of Total Conventional ICE Cost)

Engine Deactivation

Figure 4-3: Engine Deactivation Cost for a 215 HP Light Duty/Consumer Truck Engine (2011 Dollars)

Cylinder Deactivation

Figure 4-4: Cylinder Deactivation Cost for a 215 HP Light Duty/Consumer Truck Engine

Variable Valve Timing and Lift

Figure 4-5: Variable Valve Timing and Lift Cost for a 215 HP Light Duty/Consumer Truck Engine

Turbocharger or Supercharger

Figure 4-6: Turbocharger or Supercharger Cost for a 215 HP Light Duty/Consumer Truck Engine

Direct Fuel Injection

Figure 4-7: Direct Fuel Injection Cost for a 215 HP Light Duty/Consumer Truck Engine

Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition

Figure 4-8: Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Cost for a 215 HP Light Duty/Consumer Truck Engine

Reduced Displacement Engine

Figure 4 - 9: Smaller Displacement Motor Cost for a Base 215 HP Light Duty/Consumer Truck Engine, with Application of 10% Capacity Reduction

Hybrid or Partial Hybrid

Figure 4-10: Hybrid or Partial Hybrid Cost Range for a 215 HP Light Duty/Consumer Truck Engine

EICE Product Trends and Pricing: Novel System Designs

Split Cycle Engines

Opposed Piston/Opposed Cylinder Engines

High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle

General Cost Factors

Industry Trends

Air Emissions Reduction: Greenhouse Gases

Figure 4-11: U.S. Domestic Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Fossil Fuel Combustion for Transportation and Total Annual Domestic Emissions

Table 4-2: Incremental CO2 Emission Reduction of Specialized Components and Auxiliary Systems Implementation

Figure 4-12: Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards for the U.S., European Union, Japan, and China, Including Enacted and Proposed Standards.

Air Emissions Reduction: Other Harmful Air Pollutants

Figure 4-13: Historic U.S. and European Light Duty Vehicle Emissions, Hydrocarbons and Nitrogen Oxides (grams/mile)

Figure 4-14: Historic U.S. and European Light Duty Vehicle Emissions, Carbon Monoxide (grams/mile)

Figure 4-15: Historic Trends in Emissions from New Diesel Engines Based on Applicable Standards in the U.S. (1970-2010).

Balance of Power (Performance) and Efficiency

Trends in Research and Development

Summary

Chapter 5 Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engines - Supply Chain and Promotion

Scope

EICE Technologies Supply Chain

Overview of the EICE Technologies Supply Chain

Figure 5-1: EICE Technologies Supply Chain

Supply Chain Variants and Optimization

Figure 5-2: EICE Technologies: Supply Chain Variants

Supply Chain Greening

Table 5-1: Green Supply Chain Components

EICE Product Promotion

Promotion to Durable Goods Producers

Promotion to the End User

Promotion to Government and Regulators

Summary

Chapter 6 Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engines - Job Creation Estimates

Scope

Modes of Job Creation and Methodology

Figure 6-1: U.S. Automotive Sector Productivity, Autos Produced per Worker Full Time Equivalent, 2000 to 2010e

Table 6-1: Annual Worker Productivity Rates for EICE Technologies (Units Per Full Time Equivalent Per Year)

Job Creation Projections

Variable Valve Timing and Lift

Figure 6-2: Annualized Jobs Creation and Loss Due To Variable Valve Timing and Lift Technology Production, 2007 to 2021e (Full Time Equivalent Jobs Created or Lost Per Year)

Turbochargers

Figure 6-3: Annualized Jobs Creation and Loss Due To Turbocharger Technology Production, 2007 to 2021e (Full Time Equivalent Jobs Created or Lost Per Year)

Direct Fuel Injection

Figure 6-4: Annualized Jobs Creation and Loss Due To Direct Injection Technology Production, 2007 to 2021e (Full Time Equivalent Jobs Created or Lost Per Year)

Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition

Figure 6-5: Annualized Jobs Creation and Loss Due To HCCI Technology Production, 2007 to 2021e (Full Time Equivalent Jobs Created or Lost Per Year)

Reduced Displacement Engines

Figure 6-6: Annualized Jobs Creation and Loss Due To HCCI Technology Production, 2007 to 2021e (Full Time Equivalent Jobs Created or Lost Per Year)

Hybrid Systems

Figure 6-7: Annualized Jobs Creation and Loss Due To Hybrid Systems Technology Production, 2007 to 2021e (Full Time Equivalent Jobs Created or Lost Per Year)

Summary

Figure 6-8: Annualized Jobs Creation for All EICE Technologies, 2007 to 2021e (Full Time Equivalent Jobs Created or Lost Per Year)

References

Chapter 7 Competitive Profiles

Scope

Methodology and Selection of Profiles

Cargine

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Chrysler

Overview

Performance

Figure 7-1: Chrysler Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Cummins

Overview

Performance

Figure 7-2: Cummins Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Daimler

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Figure 7-3: Daimler Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

Company News and Developments

Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Detroit Diesel Corporation

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Ecomotors

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Ford Motor Company

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Figure 7-4: Ford Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

Company News and Developments

General Electric

Overview

Performance

Figure 7-5: General Electric Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

Product Portfolio

General Motors

Overview

Performance

Figure 7-6: General Motors Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Honeywell

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Figure 7-7: Honeywell Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

LiquidPiston

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Navistar

Overview

Performance

Figure 7-8: Navistar Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Pinnacle

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Revtec

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Transonic Combustion

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Volvo

Overview

Performance

Figure 7-9: Volvo Annual Revenues, 2007-2011e

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Zajac Motors

Overview

Performance

Product Portfolio

Company News and Developments

Chapter 8 Fuel Efficient Internal Combustion Engine End Users

Scope

Fuel Efficient ICE End Users

Table 8-1: EICE End User Categories

End Users for Consumer Durables

Figure 8-1: Per Capita Disposable Income, 2000 to 2010 (US Dollars)

Figure 8-2: U.S. Personal Consumption: Per Capita Spending on Motor Vehicles and Parts, 2000 to 2011e (2005 US Dollars)

Figure 8-3: Per Capita Disposable Income, 2000 to 2009 (US Dollars; China Urban Population Only)

End Users for the Transport Industry

End Users for Industrial Technologies

Figure 8-4: Industrial Productivity Index, Normalized to 2005 Industrial Productivity (2005 to 2011e)

End Users for Agriculture

Figure 8-5: Commodity Food Price Index, 2001 to 2011

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Personal Injury Attorneys Fisher & Talwar Launch New and Improved Website

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Los Angeles attorneys Fisher & Talwar introduce a new website to help Southern California injured victims find solutions to their personal injury and other legal problems.

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Los Angeles, California Fisher & Talwar law office announces the launch of their new website, created to guide existing and potential new clients in online search for legal answers and representation.

The new website provides helpful insight on personal injury matters spanning various topics and concepts. The site also shines a light on the backgrounds and results of attorneys Fisher & Talwar, who have been practicing in Los Angeles for over a decade. Visitors may find pertinent information in practice areas overviews ranging from automobile injury accidents to construction injuries and wrongful death.

"We want our existing and potential new clients find the right answers to their questions quickly," said Vibhu Talwar, partner at Fisher & Talwar, PLC. To achieve this goal, the website was designed for easy navigation and convenient format to present easy-to-understand information on complex injury matters.

Attorneys Fisher & Talwar focus their practice on injury cases involving: automobile accidents, motorcycle and truck accidents, premises liability, wrongful death and other legal areas. The attorneys have also successfully represented clients in real estate, business litigation and contract dispute matters throughout Southern California.

To learn more about Fisher & Talwar's exceptional level of commitment to their clients, visit their website or call 213-891-0777.

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Topper Limousine Service in Atlanta Adds a Classy Touch to Valentine's Day

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Limo and executive car service in Atlanta is a popular choice for Valentine's Day dates with a variety of vehicle options.

ATLANTA, GA, February 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Valentine's Day is fast approaching and Topper Limo service in Atlanta is looking to add a classy edge to the typical Valentine's dinner date. Flowers and a reservation at a nice restaurant are classic choices for Valentine's Day, but arriving in a fine chauffeured automobile is one sure way to set the evening apart.

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Danny Bacher, CEO of Topper Worldwide limo service in Atlanta says, "We hear all sorts of great stories about the surprise on a date's face when the car arrives on Valentine's Day. It really sets the evening off on a high note."

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Peterbilt Takes Top Honors at ATD Convention in Las Vegas

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:15:06 +0000

Peterbilt Takes Top Honors at ATD Convention in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Peterbilt trucks took top honors at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Commercial Truck of the Year awards at the ATD Convention and Expo on Sunday, Feb. 5.

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The Peterbilt 587 SmartWay conventional tractor in the heavy-duty (Class 8) division and the Peterbilt Model 210 low cab forward in the medium-duty (Class 3-7) competition were the winners. Nine trucks were nominated for the award.

Other award contenders were the Freightliner 114SD conventional dump truck, International ProStar Plus tractor with MaxxForce 15 engine, and the Kenworth T660 Regional Hauler with Paccar MX engine. The medium-duty truck entries were the Fuso Canter FE160 low cab forward, Isuzu NPR-HD Gas, Kenworth T440 Conventional and UD 2600 low cab forward.

Judges considered the trucks' overall appearance, cab comfort, noise levels, roominess and other factors in choosing the winners.

The ATD convention ran Feb. 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About ATD

The American Truck Dealers represents about 2,000 medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers. ATD members share in NADA's programs, services and benefits. ATD hosts an annual convention and expo for dealers and dealership managers. For more information, visit www.atd.org.

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New ATD Chairman Richard Witcher Says Communication Is Key to Success

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New ATD Chairman Richard Witcher Says Communication Is Key to Success

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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Richard W. Witcher, the new chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), rallied the nation's truck dealers to become even more involved in the association after a rousing introduction by outgoing chairman Kyle Treadway.

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"I am humbled to accept Kyle's gavel," said Witcher, CEO of Minuteman Trucks in Walpole, Mass., who said he plans to continue many of the strategic goals that Treadway had begun.

Witcher encouraged members to inform themselves about relevant state and local legislative initiatives, help nurture the next generation of dealers and set future industry standards. Witcher also is committed to increasing ATD membership from 80 percent to 90 percent, which is what NADA represents for automobile dealers.

Witcher's remarks showed that he hopes to continue ATD's commitment to be pro-active rather than reactive. And Witcher asked all ATD dealers, especially those who have been nominated for Truck Dealer of the Year awards, to help him set the pace for excellence.

About ATD

The American Truck Dealers represents about 2,000 medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers. ATD members share in NADA's programs, services and benefits. ATD hosts an annual convention and expo for dealers and dealership managers. For more information, visit www.atd.org.

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Terry L. Dotson Named ATD/Heavy Duty Trucking Dealer of the Year

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:45:31 +0000

Terry L. Dotson Named ATD/Heavy Duty Trucking Dealer of the Year

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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Terry Dotson, president, chairman and CEO of Prestonburg, Ky.-based Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, was named the 2012 Truck Dealer of the Year, a national award co-sponsored by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.

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Dotson received this highest honor out of a select group of dealers from across the country and was recognized at the 49th Annual ATD Convention in Las Vegas on Feb. 4. The ATD division of the National Automobile Dealers Association is the only national organization representing dealers selling and servicing new medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Nominees for the ATD/Heavy Duty Trucking Truck Dealer of the Year are evaluated on several categories, including dealership performance, civic contributions and industry leadership. A panel of professors from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business chose the winner and runner-up.

The runner up was John C. Arscott, president and CEO of The Pete Store, LLC, in Baltimore, Md.

The ATD convention concluded today.

SOURCE American Truck Dealers

ATD Chairman: 'Change Will Come With or Without Us'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:29:07 +0000

ATD Chairman: 'Change Will Come With or Without Us'

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Treadway urges dealers to 'beef up' training programs for next generation of industry leaders

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In his last speech as chairman of the American Truck Dealers, Utah commercial truck dealer Kyle Treadway urged dealers to embrace the many changes affecting heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing, including the introduction of new federal regulations, technological advances and the entrance of a younger generation of future dealers.

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Treadway, president of Kenworth Sales Company in Salt Lake City, has served as chairman of ATD since 2009. Ford dealer Richard Witcher, president of Minuteman Trucks Inc., in Walpole, Mass., will begin a two-year term as ATD chairman today during ATD's 49th annual Convention & Expo, which is being held in conjunction with the NADA convention in Las Vegas.

"Modern technology is more powerful than we all realized," Treadway said during the convention's opening general session on Saturday. "And change will come with or without our cooperation."

With the Federal Highway Administration predicting freight volumes that could double by 2035 and the government wielding greater control over distribution, Treadway said dealers must be ready to adjust their business model to better support their customers, who are increasingly bearing the weight of questionable regulations, such as new hours of service, Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) and fuel economy rules.

"We need to understand the long range ramifications of these dynamics and comprehend how to adapt," he said. "What customer service extras will become 'must haves'? How will we price our products and transact our services?"

Another challenge facing today's commercial truck dealers is preparing dealers of the future for successful careers in the trucking industry. Treadway urged dealers to "beef up" their management training programs in an effort to attract future leaders now in their 20s and 30s.

Under Treadway's leadership, ATD launched a "NextGen" program at its 2011 convention aimed at preparing the dealers of tomorrow by connecting them to other dealers with similar backgrounds and giving them the tools to share ideas and improve their business operations. Since then, the group has grown to include representatives from suppliers and OEMs as well as future dealers. Katie Hopkins of Truck Centers Inc. in Troy, Ill., is the group's chairwoman.

"Putting together the resources of ATD and NADA, with these future dealers and managers is an intriguing process and it's been a wonder to behold," Treadway said. "I can't wait to see what they create."

Treadway will step down as ATD chairman during the general session today.

Click here for Treadway's full remarks.

For more information about the 2012 NADA-ATD convention, visit www.nadaconventionandexpo.org.

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SOURCE American Truck Dealers