Business Wire EON: Automotive http://eon.prweb.com Latest news releases for Automotive from Business Wire EON via PRWeb en Business Wire via PRWeb http://eon.prweb.com/images_v4/eon/logo_bw.jpg http://eon.prweb.com 120 64 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Shifts in Energy Demand and Biofuels Capacity Could Turn the U.S. into a Net Exporter of Gasoline, Finds New Analysis from Booz & Company : Refiners struggle with demand dislocation between developed and developing world, biofuels, and the emergence of ultra-efficient vehicles http://eon.prweb.com/releases/demand/company/prweb1250384.htm The refining industry is grappling with shifting scenarios for tomorrow’s energy landscape—including one case in which the United States could become a net exporter of gasoline by 2010, concludes a new analysis of the refining industry by global management consulting firm Booz & Company. The report, “Refining Trends: The Golden Age Or the Eye of The Storm? Part IV: Tough Choices,” explores rising demand for fuel in Asia and the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), mandates for biofuels, alternative technology vehicles, and the introduction of $2,500 automobiles. This confluence of factors is confounding an industry that counts on 20-year predictions to guide investment decisions made today. (Business Wire EON Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/demand/company/prweb1250384.htm Hertzler Releases New White Paper on Role of Real-Time Data http://eon.prweb.com/releases/hertzler/systems/prweb1251944.htm Hertzler Systems Inc. announced today the release of a new white paper on the role of real-time data in improving profitability and customer satisfaction. The white paper is based on independent research by the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE:HSS), and identifies the top drivers of Best-in-Class performance among manufacturing companies. (Business Wire EON Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/hertzler/systems/prweb1251944.htm US Monolithics Seeks to Advance Automotive Radar With Integrated, Lower-Cost, System-On-A-Chip : Aligns with 24 GHz Narrowband Radar Leader Smartmicro to Demonstrate New Technology http://eon.prweb.com/releases/monolithics/radar/prweb1245244.htm US Monolithics, a ViaSat company, has developed an automotive radar “system-on-a-chip” in alliance with Smart Microwave Sensors of Braunschweig, Germany. The integrated microcircuit incorporates RF and digital control functions that simultaneously determine the position, speed, and direction of multiple objects to help improve driver safety with adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, blind zone visibility, stop-and-go speed regulation, and collision avoidance. In contrast to other products, the new US Monolithics design integrates radar front end functions onto a single microchip to reduce cost and improve performance in automotive radar collision avoidance systems. (Business Wire EON Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/monolithics/radar/prweb1245244.htm Car Stereo Manufacturer ECLIPSE "Shows the Way" This Summer with the "ECLIPSE Driving Music 2008" Online Sweepstakes : Consumers Are Encouraged to Visit www.ECLIPSEDrivingMusic.com to Enter to Win One of Three ECLIPSE AVN6620 Navigation Systems http://eon.prweb.com/releases/eclipse/music/prweb1230984.htm ECLIPSE, manufacturer of popular mobile electronics and subsidiary of leading mobile electronics manufacturer Fujitsu Ten Limited, announces the second “ECLIPSE Driving Music 2008” online sweepstakes, giving consumers another chance to win one of three ECLIPSE navigation systems to “navigate” their way to superior in-car sound quality and performance, just in time for one more summer road trip. (Business Wire EON Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/eclipse/music/prweb1230984.htm IntelliChoice.com's Best Deals for August Shows Rebates across All Classes of Vehicles : - A Best Deals winner may be obsolete in 2010 due to the collapsing market - http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1231774.htm IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for August for all cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The monthly ranking reveals the ongoing impact of new car rebates and possible buying opportunities in vehicle classes that offer the best ones. (Business Wire EON Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1231774.htm Planar LX1200 Series Reaches 1,000-Unit Shipping Milestone : LX1200 Product Line Meets Growing Demand for Specialty In-Vehicle Touch Displays http://eon.prweb.com/releases/planar/lx1200/prweb1226654.htm Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced the 1,000-unit shipping milestone of its Planar LX1200 in-vehicle touchscreen displays to public safety agencies and commercial fleets nationwide. The screens enable personnel within vehicles to access vocational mobile computer applications such as dispatching and vehicle registration databases. This family of products, including the LX1200TI with an infrared touchscreen, supports Planar’s strategic investment in developing specialty displays that address the unique challenges of vehicle applications. (Business Wire EON Aug 19, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/planar/lx1200/prweb1226654.htm Nationwide Insurance Survey Finds Parents Fed up with "Party Schools" and Politicians Who Support Lowering Drinking Age : Survey Respondents Intolerant of Underage Binge Drinking and Say States' Efforts to Lower Drinking Age Will Make Huge Problem Worse http://eon.prweb.com/releases/drinking/nationwide/prweb1226314.htm Americans continue to overwhelmingly reject an ongoing push to lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18. According to a Nationwide Insurance survey released today, 72 percent of adults think lowering the drinking age will make alcohol more accessible to kids and nearly half believe it would increase binge drinking among teens. More than half even say they are less likely to vote for a state representative who supports lowering the legal limit or send their children to colleges or universities with “party school” reputations. (Business Wire EON Aug 19, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/drinking/nationwide/prweb1226314.htm New Zoombak Universal A-GPS Locator Goes National with Pep Boys : Rollout to Nearly 600 Stores Nationwide Supports Back-to-School Availability http://eon.prweb.com/releases/zoombak/locator/prweb1208754.htm Zoombak (www.zoombak.com), a Liberty Media (NASDAQ: LCAPA) company, today announced that it will be shipping its latest product, the Zoombak™ Universal A-GPS Locator to 591 Pep Boys (www.pepboys.com) locations nationwide just in time for the Back-to-School buying season. (Business Wire EON Aug 13, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/zoombak/locator/prweb1208754.htm Ultra Motor Introduces New Electric Bike to U.S. Market : The A2B Electric Bike Offers Urban Freedom for People Who Want to Get Out of Their Cars http://eon.prweb.com/releases/motor/ultra/prweb1204754.htm Ultra Motor today announced the availability of its new A2BTM electric bike. Developed and manufactured by an international team of expert designers and engineers, the A2B is a state-of-the-art electric bike built specifically for urban transport across the American city landscape. (Business Wire EON Aug 12, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/motor/ultra/prweb1204754.htm MyRide.com Announces "Top Ten Fuel-Efficient Sports Cars" : Consumers Can Satisfy "Need for Speed" While Being Earth-Friendly and Easy on the Gas Card http://eon.prweb.com/releases/myride/sports_cars/prweb1199014.htm No longer does style have to be sacrificed for fuel economy. MyRide.com, the new online resource for consumers to research anything automotive, has compiled a list of the “Top 10 Sports Cars by Annual Fuel Cost” with cars that fit every budget. From the Hyundai Tiburon to the Porsche Cayman, this list has something for everyone. Even a Lotus model proves to be better for the environment than many of its counterparts. (Business Wire EON Aug 11, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/myride/sports_cars/prweb1199014.htm New Truck Gives Small Landscape Contractors Competitive Edge : Super Lawn Trucks to Introduce SLT Pro 12GL at October's GIE+Expo http://eon.prweb.com/releases/truck/slt_pro/prweb1190044.htm Green industry landscape contractors and business owners looking to efficiently enhance productivity, reduce fuel consumption, and improve safety and security measures on their equipment and for their employees, now have a more affordable, all-in-one solution. (Business Wire EON Aug 7, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/truck/slt_pro/prweb1190044.htm Lumidigm Signs Strategic Agreement with Methode Electronics : Automotive Supplier Invests in Biometric Component Development http://eon.prweb.com/releases/lumidigm/methode/prweb1185024.htm Lumidigm, Inc., the biometrics company enabling applications for the real world, has formalized a strategic business alliance with Methode Electronics, Inc. One of the many businesses that make up Methode includes being a solid Tier 1 automotive supplier focusing on technology-rich application-specific components and subsystem devices. Together, Methode and Lumidigm will bring patented biometric functionality to new markets, including transportation. The partnership includes equity financing and multiple joint development projects. Methode joins current Lumidigm strategic investors Intel Capital and Motorola Ventures. (Business Wire EON Aug 6, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/lumidigm/methode/prweb1185024.htm Toyota Sequoia Takes Top Spot in 2008 Motorist Choice Awards : - Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Brands off Winners List since 2006 - http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/autopacific/prweb1187034.htm SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA’s (NYSE:SORC) IntelliChoice.com, the online source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, and AutoPacific, the industry source for owner satisfaction rankings, today announced the results of their third annual Motorist Choice Awards for model year 2008. With better than expected insurance costs, the Toyota Sequoia scored highest of any vehicle, a position bolstered by its standing as best in ownership costs and best in retained value. Most surprisingly, this year’s list of winners does not include vehicles from Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Mini Cooper. (Business Wire EON Aug 6, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/autopacific/prweb1187034.htm Deliver the Dream Helps Georgia Families Forget Troubles During Retreat http://eon.prweb.com/releases/dream/deliver/prweb1183744.htm Dreams feel shattered when a family faces a serious illness like multiple sclerosis, but Deliver the Dream offers hundreds of families each year the chance to escape stress and enjoy time together at free four-day retreats. (Business Wire EON Aug 5, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/dream/deliver/prweb1183744.htm XM and Source Interlink Media Launch Editors' Coolest Car Challenge : - Winner will receive $10,000 cash prize for matching editor picks - http://eon.prweb.com/releases/radio/sirius/prweb1175964.htm Source Interlink Media (NYSE:SORC), a leading publisher of enthusiast media, and XM today announced The Editors’ Coolest Car Challenge: from Sixty-Four cars to One. This year marks the second year of this sweepstakes that invites readers of leading automotive titles MOTOR TREND and AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE to test their automotive acumen by choosing the coolest XM-equipped new car against picks made by the editors. (Business Wire EON Aug 4, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/radio/sirius/prweb1175964.htm Personal Injury Lawsuits Charge Yamaha Rhino Side by Side ATV Is Dangerously Unstable http://eon.prweb.com/releases/yamaha/rhino/prweb1165964.htm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that two Californians represented by the law firm today filed separate personal injury lawsuits against Yamaha Motor Corporation. Each plaintiff suffered injuries in accidents while riding the Yamaha Rhino side-by-side all terrain vehicle (“ATV”). (Business Wire EON Jul 31, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/yamaha/rhino/prweb1165964.htm AutoRevo Names New Marketing Director : Melissa Maxey Joins the Industry-Leading Vehicle Marketing Platform to Manage AutoRevo's Marketing, Promotional and Branding Initiatives http://eon.prweb.com/releases/marketing/autorevo/prweb1133084.htm AutoRevo (autorevo.com), the leading provider of on-demand marketing software for the automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Melissa Maxey as Director of Marketing. (Business Wire EON Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/marketing/autorevo/prweb1133084.htm Rebates Rising: IntelliChoice.com's Best Deals for July Show Most Automakers Now Offering Cash Back -- - Unprecedented Rebate Offers Continue to Impact Value Rankings - http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1110374.htm IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for July for all cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The monthly ranking reveals an increasing array of auto rebates and incentives extending to all makes and models, with no end in sight. (Business Wire EON Jul 15, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1110374.htm New Consumer Education Effort Helps Families Save Money : Uniroyal® Tire and Family-Savings Expert Offer Free Advice, eBooks and Videos http://eon.prweb.com/releases/danger/uniroyal/prweb1082444.htm As gas and food prices continue to rise, more and more families are struggling just to make ends meet. To address these concerns, Uniroyal® Tire has partnered with consumer advocate and family-savings expert Kimberly Danger to help educate Americans on easy ways to keep more money in their wallets. Working together, the pair will offer a year-long series of advice, eBooks and instructional videos; all are available for free on Uniroyal.com. (Business Wire EON Jul 7, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/danger/uniroyal/prweb1082444.htm The Ultimate Garage from PremierGarage Goes Green http://eon.prweb.com/releases/premiergarage/systems/prweb1064404.htm PremierGarage, the nation’s largest garage enhancement provider, makes it possible for homeowners to get the garage of their dreams, without concerns about harming the environment. The company’s innovations in floor coatings and wood cabinetry put them at the forefront of environmentally-conscious design for those looking to transform or remodel their garage. (Business Wire EON Jun 30, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/premiergarage/systems/prweb1064404.htm Cheapest Local Gas Prices Available Through Desktop Application; ActiveAccess Partners With GasBuddy.com So Consumers Can Save at Pumps : Cheap Gas Prices Are One of Web 2.0 Technologies Offered Through Desktop Application Used by Businesses & Consumers, Including Streams and Feeds, to Sort Through the Clutter of the Web http://eon.prweb.com/releases/activeaccess/gasbuddy/prweb1054214.htm ActiveAccess (http://www.activeaccess.com), a digital content delivery platform offered by BIA Information Network (BIN), has added real-time lowest local gas prices through a partnership with GasBuddy.com (http://www.gasbuddy.com) to the desktop applications it creates for consumers and businesses. (Business Wire EON Jun 25, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/activeaccess/gasbuddy/prweb1054214.htm IntelliChoice.com's Best New Car Deals for June Show Rebates Moving from SUVs and Trucks to Cars : - Automakers now offering cash back on all vehicle segments from compacts to full-size pickups - http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1024124.htm IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for the month of June for all cars, trucks, and SUVs. Big auto rebates continue to reflect a well-reported steep drop in sales for trucks and SUVs. However, IntelliChoice.com’s June list also showed that rebates can also be found on smaller and more fuel efficient vehicles. (Business Wire EON Jun 13, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/toyota/prweb1024124.htm Technology ''Transports'' Dell, NFIB Small Business Award Winner to International Growth : Custom Trailer and Motor Home Manufacturer Transport Designs Gains Customer Loyalty Worldwide http://eon.prweb.com/releases/business/transport/prweb1010254.htm Steve Mattie, founder and president of Transport Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of highly customized enclosed trailers and truck conversion motor homes in Montoursville, Pa., remembers when he and his colleagues saw little use for a computer, as the trailer and motor home industry was decidedly low-tech. (Business Wire EON Jun 9, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/business/transport/prweb1010254.htm Hertzler Systems Sponsors Closed Loop Performance Management Report – Identifies Drivers of Best-in-Class Performance : Hertzler Systems has sponsored a research study in collaboration with the Aberdeen Group and determined that Best-in-Class manufacturers enjoy 33% higher profit margins by linking operation performance with financials and leveraging real-time data with integrated analytics. http://eon.prweb.com/releases/hertzler/systems/prweb1010994.htm Hertzler Systems Inc. announced today the availability of a new landmark research report by the Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE:HSS). The report reveals that Best-in-Class manufacturers realize 24% more On Time Deliveries, have a 30% higher level of OEE, a 29% higher overall Yield, and enjoy 33% higher profit margins when compared to Laggard manufacturers. (Business Wire EON Jun 9, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/hertzler/systems/prweb1010994.htm Freescale Sets Automotive Pace with Emissions Control Technology and Commitment to EcoCAR Challenge : Leading Supplier of Automotive Semiconductors Focuses on Hybrid Engine Control and Advanced Technologies for Emerging Global Markets http://eon.prweb.com/releases/freescale/automotive/prweb990024.htm Freescale Semiconductor has introduced advanced silicon technology designed to help automakers improve fuel efficiency while reducing harmful emissions. Last week, the company launched a new family of 32-bit Power Architecture (www.power.org) microcontrollers (MCUs) with integrated emissions control technology. The company also announced its commitment to supporting the EcoCAR Challenge (www.ecocarchallenge.org), a new international collegiate vehicle engineering competition focused on developing the next generation of eco-friendly cars. (Business Wire EON Jun 2, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/freescale/automotive/prweb990024.htm Maaco Launches Landmark Franchising Initiative That Dramatically Addresses Risks Associated with Starting a Business : Franchise "Buy Back" Program Offers New Franchisees An Unparalleled Business Opportunity http://eon.prweb.com/releases/maaco/business/prweb990384.htm Mark Martino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Maaco, a household brand with a 36-year history, announced today that the company is launching a historic new initiative for the franchising industry. The nearly 500 strong North American network of franchised collision repair and auto painting centers pledges to buy back the franchisee’s business, at the franchisee’s election, if he or she does not achieve a reasonable sales level 15 months from their grand opening. (Business Wire EON Jun 2, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/maaco/business/prweb990384.htm Hertzler Systems Releases Latest Update to Popular GainSeeker Suite : Hertzler Systems Today Announced the Release of the Newest Version of GainSeeker Suite Software for Statistical Process Control. The New Version, GainSeeker Suite 7.7, Incorporates Dozens of New Features and Enhancements Designed to Improve Data Visibility and Improve Ease of Use. http://eon.prweb.com/releases/gainseeker/suite/prweb991104.htm Hertzler Systems Inc., a leading provider of real-time data acquisition and analytics software, has just released GainSeeker Suite Version 7.7. The new version enhances the product's Enterprise Dashboard module and expands capabilities for analyzing and reporting data. (Business Wire EON Jun 2, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/gainseeker/suite/prweb991104.htm Intertek's Electrical Laboratory in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Accredited by the Saudi Accreditation Committee (SAC) of the Saudi Arabia Standards Organisation (SASO) http://eon.prweb.com/releases/saudi/intertek/prweb985194.htm Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries worldwide, is pleased to announce that SASO, the Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation, have recently accredited its electrical laboratory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Business Wire EON May 30, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/saudi/intertek/prweb985194.htm Cal-Bay Intl Inc. Announces Board of Directors' Vote to Effect Reverse Split of Company's Common Stock http://eon.prweb.com/releases/bay_intl/statement/prweb979964.htm Cal-Bay Intl Inc. (Pink Sheets:CBAY) today announced that its Board of Directors had voted to effect a reverse split of the Company's common stock. (Business Wire EON May 28, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/bay_intl/statement/prweb979964.htm Automotive.com Helps Consumers Stay on Top of Gas Prices This Summer with Gas Price Finder : Downloadable Search Tool Tells Drivers Where to Find Cheapest Gas http://eon.prweb.com/releases/automotive/price/prweb969604.htm SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA Automotive Digital: (Business Wire EON May 23, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/automotive/price/prweb969604.htm Advice for Road Trips : How to Save Money on Gas and Arrive Safely http://eon.prweb.com/releases/fuel_economy/vehicle/prweb966404.htm As the weather warms up, the open road invites us to jump in our vehicles, roll down the windows and turn up the radio. But with gas prices high, drivers are looking for ways to enhance their fuel economy before hitting the pavement. (Business Wire EON May 22, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/fuel_economy/vehicle/prweb966404.htm Analog Devices Introduces Industry's First Digital Isolators Qualified for Automotive Systems : New iCoupler® digital isolators are AEC-Q100 qualified for +125°C operation to meet stringent quality and reliability requirements for electric-hybrid vehicles http://eon.prweb.com/releases/analog/devices/prweb958664.htm Tuning its proprietary iCoupler® digital isolation technology to meet the reliability and quality needs of emerging electric-hybrid vehicles, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is introducing a family of digital isolators designed to operate in today’s electrically challenging automotive environment. Unlike the relatively low-voltage signals powering most in-car entertainment, safety, and power train systems, hybrid-vehicle batteries can operate at voltages in excess of 600 V, which creates a need to galvanically isolate system-critical electronics. Analog Devices’ new ADuM120xW, ADuM130xW and ADuM140xW digital isolators were developed for electric-hybrid vehicle systems, such as motor drives and battery management systems. These new iCoupler products are the first digital isolators to carry an AEC-Q100 qualified –40°C to +125°C automotive temperature rating. (Business Wire EON May 20, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/analog/devices/prweb958664.htm Planar's Electroluminescent Displays Featured in the VMC-SmartDisplay™ : Integrated System Adds Enhanced Intelligence to Specialty Vehicle Dashboards http://eon.prweb.com/releases/vehicle/smartdisplay/prweb958734.htm Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display solutions, today announced that its electroluminescent (EL) display technology will be incorporated in the VMC-SmartDisplay™ developed by Seattle-based Vehicle Monitor Corporation (VMC). The VMC-SmartDisplay is designed to make it easier and faster for specialty vehicle manufacturers to graphically display the intelligence in their vehicles’ data buses, to increase users’ productivity and uptime. This new collaboration supports Planar’s continued investment in EL specialty display technology and expands the Planar line of innovative displays for transportation market applications. (Business Wire EON May 20, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/vehicle/smartdisplay/prweb958734.htm Wind River Announces Disruptive Infotainment Platform for Automotive Industry : Pre-Integrated Solution Supported by Comprehensive Ecosystem of Partners http://eon.prweb.com/releases/wind_river/platform/prweb958754.htm Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced an infotainment platform based on an automotive-optimized commercial Linux that will significantly accelerate time-to-market of innovative applications for the in-vehicle infotainment segment of the automotive industry. Wind River’s commercial Linux platform, Wind River Linux Platform for Infotainment, is expected to be available in the third quarter of Fiscal 2009. (Business Wire EON May 20, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/wind_river/platform/prweb958754.htm Wind River and Intel to Drive an Open Source Platform for Automotive Industry : New Open Source Linux Platform to Foster Broader Adoption http://eon.prweb.com/releases/wind_river/open_source/prweb958764.htm Wind River Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced it is collaborating with Intel Corporation to create an open source Linux platform for the automotive industry. Wind River, working with Intel, is developing an open source platform for the in-vehicle infotainment market. The open source platform will be optimized for the Intel® AtomTM processor, which was introduced in April 2008 and will be ideally suited for in-vehicle infotainment solutions that demand connected, multimedia and graphics intensive application support in a low-power envelope. (Business Wire EON May 20, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/wind_river/open_source/prweb958764.htm Almost All Americans Believe They Are Safe Drivers, Yet Almost Three-Quarters Guilty of Distracted Driving, Finds Survey from Nationwide Insurance : 90 Percent of Drivers Believe DWD – Driving While Distracted – Will Only Increase in Future Generations http://eon.prweb.com/releases/driving/percent/prweb954104.htm Nationwide Insurance today released its second annual DWD (Driving While Distracted) study, which found that, while 98 percent of Americans claim to be safe drivers, a vast majority also admit to DWD. More than four out of five cell-phone owners are guilty of talking on their phones while driving, and nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of all drivers admit to partaking in some form of distracting behavior while driving, from cell phone use to eating. Further, almost 80 percent have been in a vehicle with distracted drivers and more than 40 percent have been hit or almost hit by another driver who was talking on a cell phone while driving. (Business Wire EON May 18, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/driving/percent/prweb954104.htm Heavy Rebates Impact IntelliChoice.com's Best New Car Deals for May : Top deals include the Hyundai Sonata among large cars and the Nissan Quest in minivans http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/deals/prweb941564.htm IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its “Best Deals of the Month” for cars, trucks, and SUVs for the month of May, 2008. Once again, big car rebates play a major role in determining which vehicles give car buyers the most bang for their buck. (Business Wire EON May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/intellichoice/deals/prweb941564.htm AutoRevo Appoints Alan Bertucci as Senior Product Manager : Alan Bertucci to Manage Product Expansion Efforts and Increase Efficiency in Continuing Development of AutoRevo's Industry-Leading Vehicle Marketing Platform http://eon.prweb.com/releases/autorevo/bertucci/prweb939544.htm AutoRevo (autorevo.com), a leading provider of on-demand marketing software for the automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Alan Bertucci as Senior Product Manager. (Business Wire EON May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/autorevo/bertucci/prweb939544.htm EverDrive Helps You Help the Environment – with the Car in Your Driveway http://eon.prweb.com/releases/everdrive/consumer/prweb940714.htm Want to contribute to a greener world, but can’t afford a new fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle? The answer may already be parked in your driveway. (Business Wire EON May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://eon.prweb.com/releases/everdrive/consumer/prweb940714.htm Jerry Seinfeld Gives His Vintage Fiat a Spin for AUTOMOBILE Magazine: Seinfeld is Guest Columnist in June Issue of AUTOMOBILE Magazine http://eon.prweb.com/releases/automobile/seinfeld/prweb928794.htm NEWS FACTS (Business Wire EON May 8, 2008)

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