FIND YOUR WAY ON MULTIPLE TRANSIT ROUTES WITH KAPTEN FOR iPHONE AND KAPTEN NG GPS ON THE MOVE

Chicago, February 25, 2010 (word count: 627)
Kapsys, a specialist in portable GPS devices, has launched the Kapten  for iPhone application, a comprehensive navigation application for use with the iPhone, and Kapten NG, the smallest pocket-size multi-transport GPS device on the market.

Following the successful launch of Kapten, the first voice-controlled GPS for use in cities, Kapsys is extending its range of GPS products with its Kapten for iPhone application and its portable Kapten NG. Thanks to this new range of products, Kapsys is extending its multi-transport GPS product offer, helping users find their way around cities whether on foot, or by public transport, car, bicycle or motorcycle. Kapsys’s products offer extensive coverage of North America, as well as Western Europe.

For the first time on the market, Kapsys is offering an iPhone navigation application at a highly competitive price. Since such an application is not necessarily required every day, Kapten for iPhone is available on the basis of a monthly subscription rate at $7.99 for unlimited use over a 30-day period, which can be renewed at will. Kapten for iPhone also offers the option of transferring to a permanent license via the in-application purchase mechanism, for $74.99.

Kapsys has also launched the innovative Kapten NG, the smallest pocket-size multi-transport GPS device on the market. Because of its compact size (H100 mm x L55 mm x W13 mm) and weight (90 g), the Kapten NG can be carried inside the user’s pocket. Its multi-transport functionality is suitable for navigation on foot, with or without the use of public transport, as well as driving or cycling.

The Kapten for iPhone application is on sale as of today through Apple’s online iTunes App Store. Two versions are available: one for the United States/Canada and one for Western Europe. These applications will turn any 3G or 3GS iPhone into a true multi-transport navigator, usable in a multitude of geographic areas.

The main functionalities offered by this application include multi-transport navigation, unique coverage of public transport (underground, suburban trains and trams), genuine voice guidance and extensive visual displays, and “Ktag” creation for tagging and sharing favorite locations.

The Kapten for iPhone North America application includes a map of the U.S. and Canada. It costs $7.99 for a monthly subscription and $74.99 for a permanent license.

The Kapten for iPhone Western Europe application covers 22 countries and territories – Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the Vatican. It costs $7.99 for a renewable monthly subscription and $74.99 for a permanent license.

Kapten NG offers the following functionalities: multi-transport navigation in a pocket-size format, unique coverage of public transport (underground, suburban trains and trams), which can be used with pedestrian navigation, genuine voice guidance and extensive visual displays, and Ktag creation to record favorite locations. Kapten NG has been available as of February 2010. Kapten NG North America includes a map of the USA and Canada and retails at $224.90.

The cartography behind these applications has been developed by TeleAtlas. The Kapten for iPhone application, as well as Kapten NG and Kapten models, are available for testing by members of the press.

Kapsys attended the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, from February 15 to 18, 2010 (Hall 2F49, France Pavilion); and will exhibit at CeBit in Hanover, Germany, from March 2 to 6, 2010 (Hall 7A10, France Pavilion).

About Kapsys:
Kapsys is a French start-up based in Sophia Antipolis, near Nice, in southeastern France. Founded in February 2007 by Aram Hékimian, its core business is designing, developing, marketing and distributing a range of mobile products and navigation applications featuring voice technology, intended mainly for urban and multi-transport use (public transport, pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and cars).

For more information, please contact:

KAPSYS
Manuel Nau
Marketing & Communication Manager
790, ave. Dr Maurice Donat
Le Marco Polo A1
06250 Mougins
FRANCE
Tel.: +33 4 92 28 88 82
E-mail: manuel.nau@kapsys.com
Web: www.kapsys.com

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel.: (312) 327-5260
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

FRANCE’S HELICOPTER SUPPLIERS AT HELI-EXPO IN HOUSTON SHOW THIS MONTH

Chicago, February 4, 2010 (word count: 350)
France is one of the top countries exporting helicopters and helicopter equipment. France is the second partner for U.S. imports after Canada: In 2007, over a quarter of helicopters imported to the U.S. were from France, a value of $110 million. In France, helicopter manufacturing is carried out by Eurocopter, which remains the global helicopter-industry leader in both market shares and sales, holding an impressive 52% share of the world market for civilian helicopters. The country hosts many companies that dedicate part of their business to helicopters, be it in design and testing, materials manufacturing or assembly. A delegation of French suppliers representing this range of expertise will be attending at the Heli-Expo exhibition in Houston, TX, from Feb. 21 to 23, 2010.

With revenues of €8.9 billion ($12.3 billion USD) in 2009, the French helicopter industry has again reported excellent overall results. This industry makes a leading contribution to France’s economy in terms of trade and highly skilled employment (70,000 workers). SMEs and OEM suppliers report €4.4 billion ($6.1 billion USD) in turnover and 19,700 workers*. These SMEs are the strong point of the helicopter industry in France, a sample of which are attending Heli-Expo.

The following attending companies are available for meetings and interviews during the course of the show.

Cogemoule: Designs and manufactures large tools and molds in steel, aluminum, Invar or resin (up to 60 meters long) to process composites and plastic materials

Curtil S.A.: Makes high-precision molds and precision mechanical components

D2T: Offers turnkey solutions in engine and powertrain engineering, on-site technical assitance and subcontracting and test bed equipment and engineering

Detampel: Sheet metal company well-known for its ability to develop and produce complex sheet metal part using forming, welding, riveting, 5-axes laser cutting, and heat treatment

Luna: Manufacturer aircraft covers for over 35 years. In partnership with leading textile groups and always seeking new, more resistant and lightweight materials to meet the specifications of aircraft manufacturers

* - Information and statistics in this press release were compiled from reports released by GIFAS, AIA and the Union Française de l’Hélicoptère.

For more information, please contact:

UBIFRANCE FRENCH TRADE OFFICE
Souheil Yansi
Aerospace Trade Advisor
205 N. Michigan Ave. Ste. 3730
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel.: (312) 327-5254
E-mail: souheil.yansi@ubifrance.fr

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel.: (312) 327-5260
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

Jets.com, Inc. is not your typical private jet rental provider. When it comes to the luxury of private aviation, they are first class. By restricting out sourcing and using only well defined fleets, Jets.com provides beyond superior aircrafe, service and pricing.

When asked about their continued expansion, Co-Founder Damian Klinger, says, “We’re excited. We’ve done a lot of online enhancements to offer superior service and availability. But nothing beats one-on-one availability and interaction in a local office.”

Co-Founder, Manni Scarso, adds, “By having more local offices that allows us to hear what our clients have to say just that much more.”

As Jets.com continues cornering the global market on private aviation, they recently announced an upcoming office on the East Coast in Opa Locka, Florida. The new office will be located at the Opa Locka Airport in in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Opa-locka Airport, famously known as Opa-locka Executive Airport, is just north of the busy central business district of Miami.

Additional Co-Founder Ed Alacan comment, “It feels good to offer direct availability to our customers. We continue to grow and succeed for a reason… we listen to what our clients have to say.”

From business jets to private rentals, Jets.com offers it all. For more information on Jets.com you can visite them online at www.jets.com or by calling 877.534.6691.

ROYAL YACHTING IS COMING TO FRANCHISE EXPO IN MIAMI THIS JANUARY

Chicago, January 11, 2010 (word count: 400)
Royal Yachting offers yacht-lovers a wide range of services including yacht sales, rentals and rental management. The company nutures future entrepreneurs who are passionate about the ocean and yachting and who want to invest in professional yachting. With more than 27 locations, the Royal Yachting network is growing fast and is now open to people who possess the necessary intellectual, commercial and financial skills to manage an location in France or abroad. The group will exhibit at Franchise Expo South in Miami from Jan. 14 to 16 on the French Pavilion, booth 804.

Royal Yachting’s goal is to open 60 European locations and 70 international ones. Franchisees benefit from service-driven support, held to the same standard as the rigorous customer service required by this type of trade. The candidates begin with a meeting at the headquarters in Six-Fours-les-Plages in southern France. Following a successful meeting, the franchisee can register for training reservation and “pre-contract.” The franchise “pre-contract” includes booking the desired geographical area and participating in a one-week training session, which will help determine the project’s feasibility. If the training is successful, both parties will conclude a brand license contract and a services contract which will enable the future franchisees to use the brand name, the image rights, professional training, proprietary software,products related to sales, rentals and rental management (new and used boats), and on-going training and support.

Each location will oversee an area of 1,400 slips. The total investment cost, not including the lease, includes the premises lay-out and equipment, assistance and start-up capital. Potential Royal Yachting franchisees should enjoy tourism work, from reception to sales, and be passionate about the ocean and boats. They should have their own capital as well as the total ability to manage a company. Royal Yachting is looking for people who clearly demonstrate a dynamic, ambitious and courageous attitude. Three qualities or successful candidates have traditionally been good listening, professionalism and availability.

For more information, please contact:

ROYAL YACHTING
Frederic Le Goascoz
Director
322 Promenade Charles de Gaulle
Six Fours Les Plages 83140 Var France
Tel.: +33 4 810 704 40
Cell: +33 6 78 11 04 98
Fax: +33 4 94 88 72 49
E-mail: flg@royalnautisme.fr
Web: www.royalyachting.net

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

Automotive OEM instrument manufacturer, Speedhut, continues a record breaking year. With more than four new products released this year alone, including new hot rod cobra gauges, and consideration of expanding their facility, 2009 has proven to be an ever expanding year for Speedhut.

As they continue the trend of introducing new products, they just announced the release of a new fuel rail pressure gauge custom for Dodge Cummins. Now you can monitor your fuel rail pressure safely and accurately with Speedhut’s new fuel rail gauge. This gauge is built in OEM Dodge colors, white dial w/dark font during day and dark green numbers at night, to match your dodge factory dash.

Owner, Aaron Westberg comments, “We expect our gauges to last a lifetime and our customers should, too! We are pleased to offer the longest, and only, lifetime warranty in the automotive aftermarket gauge industry. Every Speedhut gauge and tachometer includes a lifetime warranty on the electronic circuit board inside the gauge case and even a 5 year warranty on everything else.”

This custom instrument is made especially for 2003-2009 Dodge Diesel Cummins trucks and may even fit other years that have 30,000 common rail psi systems. Using the latest in technology, this gauge has microprocessor controlled accuracy, set-able warning LED in both low and high display and uses the OEM dodge fuel rail pressure transducer voltage and displays your common rail fuel pressure. As with all Speedhut products, this gauge is a great compliment to those with shift lights.

For more information about Speedhut’s new products or complimenting gauge pods, you can reach them at 801-796-1460.

There is no doubt in saying that India acquaints exotically beautiful  travel destinations and if you are also heading to visit  any of its charming location then hiring a car will be quite beneficial for you. With ‘makson Auto Hirers’ you get the opportunity to get best services for renting car in any city of India you desire. With the changing times people have become more enthusiastic when it comes to traveling; whenever they are get time from their packed lives they make way towards enchanting destinations.

The advent of Internet has made quite easy to search for companies dealing in car rental services and the business of rental industry is gaining momentum. This is specifically to the destinations that attracts large number of tourists, nowadays people also look out comfort and joy in their vacations. The services and terms and conditions of rental companies vary from company from company to company. It is essential that you enquire about the all the charges which includes  additional fees of the driver, prior booking charges, drop off charges, late charges, service charges, mileage charges and many more. Often the customers are provided with discount rates and any other gift schemes if they make bookings earlier.

Prominent car hire company ‘Makson’ includes services for Radio Taxi, radio cabs, Pick and drop from Airport for different cities of India. At ‘Makson auto hirers’ you get the best luxury car hire experience which are available at cheap price, the most adorable features of the company is that they only deals in chauffeur driven cars. The well-trained chauffeurs known every ins and out of the place and customers do not have to hassle with maps and directions.

Established in 1973, the company has successfully made its mark in the market, its efficient and reliable services is reflected by the international Goldstar award that has been awarded to them for quality services. Just visit the flowing link http://makson.co.in wherein you are provided with Instant online booking option, you get can immediate assistance while you make your booking through email and message. If you have any query you can also write to them at info@makson.co.in.

Chicago, October 26, 2009 (word count: 538)
Rail manufacturing in France currently generates a turnover of almost €3 billion (rolling stock, tracks, control systems), with 44% of output being exported. Europe accounts for 50% of the market for rail materials. The sector’s buoyancy can be explained by the gradual opening up of rail transport to competition since 2005, in accordance with European Union legislation. Eco-friendly rail transport has a key role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the “transport” component of France’s “Green New Deal” has set a target to increase the share of non-road freight from 14% to 25% by 2020.

Passenger and freight rail operators have transferred some of their activities to industrial subcontractors, such as the maintenance of rolling stock (locomotives, carriages and freight cars) and fixed installations (signals, points and crossings, electricity supply), track laying and constructing railway stations. This subcontracting industry employs around 100,000 people in France, or two-thirds of all those directly employed by the rail sector.

The rail sector is also extremely open to foreign investment. Multinational manufacturers of rolling stock (Siemens, Bombardier France, Alstom Transport, CAF, ADD-Trans) and installations (Faiveley, Thales, Bonatrans, Valdunes, Voith, ABB Secheron, SKF, Knorr-Bremse) offer innovative solutions in compliance with international standards (IUR) and the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERMTS), thereby enabling equipment interoperability and cross-border transport. The standardization of manufactured products reduces production, purchasing, running and maintenance costs and boosts export capability.

Maintenance activities are largely contracted out. Fixed installation maintenance work – laying new track and track/ballast renewal – is carried out by large international track maintenance and renewal companies. One example is Corus Rail (of the Indian group Tata Steel), which produces metal tracks for permanent or temporary modular platforms, as well as rail dampers that fix to the track base which are sold under the brand name Silent Track™. Corus Rail also supplies rail infrastructure services (engineering, development, design and management of the rail system, modular systems and technologies). The responsibility for rolling stock maintenance is shared by operators (SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, etc.) and manufacturers, who offer “equipment plus maintenance” packages during the equipment warranty period. Other services are also contracted out, such as ticketing, catering, cleaning, ancillary services and IT.

The i-Trans innovation cluster in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardie is responsible for driving research in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and fostering innovation for economic development and interoperability in the passenger and freight rail transport sector. Since 2005, i-Trans has approved 78 innovation and research projects worth around €185 million in all. Worthy of mention are projects being developed by Bombardier (passenger safety) and Compin Interiors (full interior furnishing of passenger carriages and rail vehicle platforms).

According to David Appia, CEO of the Invest in France agency, “Opening up the rail network to competition has injected new life into the rail sub-contracting market in France, whether it be in construction, maintenance or rail services. This is a decisive factor in attracting foreign investors, who view France as a key springboard for growth in this sector.”

The Invest in France Agency (IFA) promotes and facilitates international investment in France. The IFA network operates worldwide. The IFA works in partnership with regional development agencies to offer international investors business opportunities and customized services all over France.

For more information, please contact:

INVEST IN FRANCE NORTH AMERICA
Amanda Hilson
810 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 757-9340
Fax: (212) 757-1568
E-mail: amanda.hilson@investinfrance.orgWeb: www.investinfrance.org/northamerica

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

Chicago, September 30, 2009 (word count: 189)
Hutchinson’s Fluid Transfer Systems Division studies, designs, and manufactures liquid or gas transfer lines for motor vehicles. Its expertise with various materials (elastomers, plastomers, and metals) enables the company to offer the best price/product/process compromise with optimum quality levels. It also has design expertise (thermal, clamping, acoustic, dynamic, fluid flow, and more) using finite element analysis.

Hutchinson FTS is a leader for different fluid transfer systems for diesel engines including:
Air systems: multi-material solutions for air ducts with muffler when required.

Diesel particulate filter: Hutchinson has been involved since 1999 in the development of DPF system with several car manufacturers (PSA, Renault, AUDI, FIAT, Nissan, Hyundaï, and GMDAT) and can propose different multi-material solutions for sensor DPF hose assemblies.

Common rail return hoses: Hutchinson can also provide all the components for common rail return hoses in rubber or plastic materials.

Fuel system: Hutchinson is also leader for supply and return hoses for diesel applications in metallic, rubber, and plastic materials and have developed materials compatible with alternative fuels made from vegetable oil esters (biofuel).

Quick connectors: For all fluid transfer systems, Hutchinson has developed an extensive range of quick connectors.

For more information, please contact: 

 HUTCHINSON FTS
Xavier Ovize
1835 Technology Drive
Troy, Michigan 48083
Tel: (248) 597-3655
E-mail: xavier.ovize@hutchinsonfts.com
Web: www.hutchinsonfts.com

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 FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr 

Chicago, September 30, 2009 (word count: 240)
European Technology Center North America (ETC NA) represents European niche high-tech suppliers, specialized in advanced manufacturing technology solutions for tube processing. (See examples below.) For diesel applications, it provides systems to manufacturers of diesel injection components (common rails, tubes, and injectors) and diesel exhaust systems (diesel particulate filters and exhaust pipes). ETC NA will be exhibiting at the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition in Rosemont, Ill., on Oct. 6 and 7, 2009, as part of the Truck Tech France Pavilion, booth 607.For more information, please contact: 

Aquarese has developed high-pressure processes for diesel injection systems (common rails, tubes, and injectors). Its design department integrates those processes in automated lines including machines for deburring, flushing, cleaning, and the “autofrettage” technique. The autofrettage technique significantly increases the fatigue resistance behavior of hollow mechanical parts.
 
EMS parts
EMS is a well-known machine builder for tube-end forming technology when it comes to complex shapes and materials. In the exhaust industry, the company provides technology to make components such as Diesel Particulate Filters, EGR-Coolers and a variety of exhaust tubes.
 
Jammes’ SEAMSTAR
Jammes has a well-known reputation in the manufacturing industry for creating modular solutions for roll-forming and welding tubular shells. Jammes can process a variety of cylindrical, oval, cone, and multi-radii parts.  In the diesel industry the machines are used to make filter shells, inlet, outlet tubes, and heat shields.  The SEAMSTAR continuous welding machine produces 240 welded shells per hour.

EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER NA
Robert Walther
24387 Halsted Rd.,  Unit 1A
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Tel.: (248) 217-1945
E-mail: rwalther@etcna.net
Web: www.etcna.net 

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 FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr 

Coming to SAE ComVec in Rosemont, Ill., Oct. 6 and 7, Truck Tech France booth 607

Chicago, October 1, 2009 (word count: 167)
Total Lubricants USA offers Total Heavy Duty Lubricants, making life easier with an extensive range of products spanning all lubrication processes from fleets and the trucking industry to construction and farming equipment. Total Heavy Duty Lubricants are designed for optimum performance under severe, adverse conditions like high temperatures, heavy loads, and dirty environments.

Total Heavy Duty Lubricants are a welcome response to companies trying to find solutions to lowering their operating costs; Total’s FE line (namely Rubia TIR 7900 FE 10W-30 as a motor oil and Transmission XRD FE 75W90 as a transmission oil) offers cutting-edge Fuel Economy technology leading to major fuel savings. And along with Total’s Fluid Analysis program (ANAC), Total offers companies a unique way to become more competitive and increase the life of their equipment.

When choosing a lubricant, safety, performance and reliability are essential. That’s why every Total heavy-duty lubricant product is extensively field tested and approved by major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from around the world.

For more information, please contact:

TOTAL LUBRICANTS USA INC.
Nicolas Lisiecki
400 Chisholm Place, Suite 418
Plano, TX 75075
Tel: (469) 241-0950 Ext. 34
E-mail: nicolas.lisiecki@total-us.com
Web: www.total-us.com

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

Chicago, September 9, 2009 (word count: 445)
The D2T company provides a wide array of services for companies looking to research or test engine systems. Its worldwide network includes a vehicle-calibration center, research partnerships and a single-cylinder engine protype.  D2T will be exhibiting at the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition in Rosemont, Ill., on Oct. 6 and 7, 2009, as part of the Truck Tech France Pavilion, booth 607.

Vehicle-calibration center in Normandy
Located in D2T’s CESAME facility (located near Normandy, France), the center’s state-of-the-art test beds expands the company’s calibration capabilites to include the entire drive system. Test beds include: diesel and gasoline 4-wheel chassis dynos for Euro 5 and 6 standards, engine test beds configured for hybrid applications, electric and electronic validation test beds for engine and vehicle computers, and integration of real-time simulation systems.

D2T solution for hybrid powertrain validation
One of the challenges facing today’s engine engineer is how to assess different hybrid powertrain architectures in the early stages of development. The HYHIL project (HYbrid – Hardware-In-the-Loop) was launched by D2T in June 2008 (together with RENAULT, IFP, G2LAB and LMS). The goal of this project is to define the laws for analyzing future hybrid vehicles, an element central to the development of this type of engine. The project is supported by the French government and the MOV’EO French automotive cluster. For more information, please contact:

This approach consists of using a high-dynamic engine test bed to validate the complete hybrid propulsion system. The combustion engine remains in the test bench, while the electric motor and battery assembly are simulated by executing real-time models on the test bed PC. This solution makes it easy to assess the different hybrid architectures while keeping the most critical item of the hybrid powertrain in the test bench, the combustion engine.

Modular single-cylinder engine for research and development
When developing a new multi-cylinder engine, customers may want to validate certain aspects of their design prior to launching complete prototypes. The D2T mono-cylinder engine is the solution. Using a single engine base to cover a wide range of bore, stroke, and cylinder head types (single, multiple, or optical), and through the use of parameter setting tools, the costs associated with changing the geometrical configuration of the engine are kept low.

The design of the D2T engine is very durable and reliable, even in extreme conditions such as balancing of the first two orders and bearing-mounted shaft line or crankshaft. It can operate using all fuels (gasoline, diesel, LPG, and alternate fuels). D2T also offers a full range of services including stocking of spare parts, part adaptation, complete test bed engineering, and a full range of engine engineering services (design, adaptation, test, etc.).

D2T AMERICA
Steven Nelson
President
1397 Piedmont Ave., Suite 400
Troy, MI 48083
Tel: (248) 680-9001
E-mail: steven.nelson@d2t.com
Web: www.d2t.com

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

ELECTRICFIL SENSORS AND ACTUATORS REGULATE DIESEL SYSTEMS
Coming to 2009 SAE ComVec in Rosemont, Ill., Oct. 6 and 7
Truck Tech France booth 607

Chicago, September 10, 2009 (word count: 784)
Diesel engines are the most popular in Europe, thanks to driving pleasure and low consumption. Electricfil sensors and actuators are key components for new generation diesel engine management systems. Electricfil Automotive is the European leader in speed and position sensors for diesel engine control systems, holding about half of the market. Its products for diesel engines include actuators for common rail injectors, speed, position, and temperature sensors, and integrated solutions.

Their actuators optimize combustion in direct-injection engines by accurately controlling the quantity, flow rate and timing of the injected fuel. They also produce camshaft speed sensors for quick engine starting and crankshaft speed sensors for very accurate diesel injection timing. The company’s non-contact position sensors are ideal for actuator, EGR and turbocharger control and their temperature sensors can be used to monitor air-admission, engine coolant and cylinder head temperature. Integrated mechatronic solutions are available to help automakers improve engine reliability and performance while reducing costs. Electricfil’s innovative sensors include full custom ASICs for higher accuracy, diagnostic capability and EMC performance. High-grade components and sealed packages are used to withstand harsh diesel engine environments including temperatures up to 350°F.

1) Position sensors
Electricfil non-contact position sensors are ideal for EGR, turbocharger and actuator control. They use a wide range of sensing technologies including Hall effect, magnetoresistive and LVDT to cover all angular and linear measurement needs in terms of range, accuracy and integration. High temperature components (up to 350°F) and sealed packages are used to withstand harsh engine environments. Electricfil has also developed full custom ASICs for smart sensing and improved diagnostics.

2) Speed sensors
More than 120 million engine speed sensors developed and produced by Electricfil are in use worldwide. In pace with the market shift from passive VR to active electronic technology, Electricfil has developed compact electronic sensors to accurately measure camshaft and crankshaft speed. A new generation will soon offer even higher accuracy and EMC performance. These speed sensors allow quick engine starting and accurate injection timing and flow rate control. The result is greater driving comfort and a remarkable drop in fuel consumption, reducing pollution emissions.

3) Smart Battery Sensors
With its Smart Battery Sensor (SBS), Electricfil Automotive offers an effective way to get longer battery life, reliable cranking power and lower CO2 emissions, without adding battery calibration constraints.
Electricfil’s Smart Battery Sensor (SBS) combines a number of non-intrusive sensing solutions to continuously measure battery current, voltage and temperature. Electricfil’s SBS is also the first battery sensor to automatically adapt to any new battery thanks to patented self-learning algorithms.

4) Actuators
Electricfil develops and supplies more than 5 million electromagnetic actuators every year for the new generation of common rail diesel injectors. To boost injector performance, Electricfil actuators optimize combustion in direct-injection engines by accurately controlling the quantity, flow rate and timing of the injected fuel. They use robust, reliable and efficient electromagnetic technology to provide a competitive solution with performance comparable to existing piezo technologies, but at a lower cost. At the production end, Electricfil employs a flexible, responsive process, handling large variations in demand. Automated production lines offer high quality and individual traceability for each product.

5) Temperature sensors
Electricfil also develops and produces temperature sensors. They are mainly used to measure engine coolant, cylinder head, diesel- and air-admission temperatures. Electricfil is working on a new generation of temperature sensors with an innovative package. The result will be higher reliability at a lower cost.

6) Integrated solutions
Mechatronic integration is the state of the art in powertrain applications. Electricfil proposes various integrated solutions to help automakers improve engine reliability and performance while reducing costs. For example, Electricfil has developed a Magnet Ring System (MRS) combining the sensor and magnetic encoder in an integrated crankshaft speed measurement solution. Small size, high accuracy and easy installation on the assembly line help car manufacturers meet continuous downsizing challenges. More than 10 million MRS sensors have already been fitted on vehicles.

About Electricfil Automotive:
Electricfil Automotive designs, manufacturers and markets electronic and electromagnetic powertrain components and modules (sensors and mechatronic modules, injection actuators and ignition systems) for car manufacturers and OEMs around the world. A family-run business for three generations, Electricfil is an international group with 1200 employees, sales of $200 million and a strong worldwide presence. Electricfil Automotive is the European leader in speed and position sensors for diesel engine control systems, holding about half of the market. Products for diesel engines include actuators for common rail injectors, speed, position, battery and temperature sensors as well as integrated solutions.

About Electricfil Corporation:
Since 1996, Electricfil Corporation, the group’s U.S. subsidiary based in Livonia, Mich., with production facilities in Alabama, has supplied solutions for North American powertrain applications.

For more information, please contact:

ELECTRICFIL
Ray Rogers
Product Engineering Manager
Tel: (734) 716-7449
Fax: (734) 425-3669
E-mail: ray.rogers@electricfil.com
Web: www.electricfil.com

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: (312) 327-5261
E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr

Chicago, September 2, 2009 (word count: 389)

Lyon Urban Truck & Bus 2015 (LUTB) is a French regional cluster for public mass transit and the transport of goods in an urban environment. The cluster is a European and global reference, from research to implementation of urban mass transport systems for passengers and goods. It helps create balanced, field-tested, innovative solutions, addressing the social, economic and industrial challenges of urban transport. The cluster will be exhibiting at the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition in Rosemont, Ill., on Oct. 6 and 7, 2009, as part of the Truck Tech France Pavilion, booth 607.

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INVENTING THE URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEMS OF THE FUTURE

On July 12, 2005, LUTB was founded by Renault Trucks, Irisbus France, l’Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP), l’Institut National pour la Recherche dans les Transports et leur Sécurité (INRETS), le Grand Lyon and the Lyon Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to take up the challenges raised by the growth in the need for mobility of persons and goods in urban environments.

LUTB incorporates five collaborative research programs:

Motorization and powertrain
Develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly powertrain for diverse urban transport applications.

Integrated safety / security
Design solutions to improve the safety and security of industrial vehicles.

Architecture and comfort
Design tomorrow’s urban vehicles to meet the challenges of sustainable development and mobility in the city.

Transport systems
Create comprehensive transport solutions, including communication between vehicles, infrastructures and the urban system, as part of the drive for sustainable development.

Modeling and management of urban mobility
Optimizing public roadways, urban process and freight mobility.

It also includes three priority interdisciplinary programs:

Shared testing and resource facilities
Lyon Urban Truck&Bus has started an ambitious program to provide testing equipment that is available to all members of the cluster.

Think Tank
The Think Tank is a true breeding ground for ideas that lead to future projects. It encourages creativity by bringing together specialists in urban transport engineering, specialists in social issues, scientists and business leaders.

Scientific forums
These scientific and technical forums provide a regular update on the state of research in urban transport systems.

Members Services
- Industrial property: diagnostics, patent search and patent monitoring
- Training: collaborative research programs
- Monitoring and lobbying at the European Commission level
- Business intelligence resources, monitoring of business sectors and more
- A collaborative platform for secure data sharing

LYON URBAN TRUCK & BUS
Pascal Nief
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Lyon
Direction des Services aux Entreprises
Place de la Bourse
69289 LYON CEDEX 02 FRANCE
Tel.: +33 4 72 40 57 00
Fax: +33 4 72 40 57 45
E-mail: nief@lyon.cci.fr
Web: www.lutb.fr

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New look reflects American Truck ‘N Auto Accessories’ commitment to the customer experience

http://www.american-auto-accessories.com – The automotive accessories industry is ever changing, with trends and styles constantly shifting to reflect consumer tastes.  To underscore its commitment to bringing its customers high-quality style and excellent value, American Truck ‘N Auto Accessories has unveiled a site redesign complete with many new products and accessories.

The release of new models of smaller hybrid and electric cars, as well as redesigns of existing models, have made it more challenging for car owners to find customization options that suit their vehicles.  “The market has undergone some interesting changes lately,” Mike of American Truck ‘N Auto Accessories notes.  “We wanted to make it easier for our customers to find the latest billet grilles and accessories for their vehicle, whether it’s a cutting edge hybrid or a classic favorite.”  The site redesign reflects the company’s commitment to bringing its customers the best value and the best products available.

American Truck ‘N Auto Accessories’ dedication to its customers is also apparent behind the scenes.  Featuring all the usual security seals, as well as the new EV SSL high security certificate, the site ensures that customers enjoy a safe and reliable shopping experience.   Additionally, the new design is geared towards user-friendliness, with a clean, uncluttered layout and ease of use, letting customers focus on finding the best billet grilles and accessories for their cars, trucks and suv’s.

About American Truck N’ Auto Accessories: With over 15 years of experience in billet grilles at highly competitive prices, American Truck N’ Auto Accessories takes pride in the quality and affordability of its products.  For one of the largest choices of custom grilles, billet grilles, grille accessories, and more, visit http://www.american-auto-accessories.com.

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Photo: Engine Accessory Drive featuring HUTCHINSON BDS Products

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Hutchinson Belt Drive Systems is a full service supplier of engine accessory drive components including belts, decoupling pulleys, and tensioners for heavy duty vehicles and equipment. The “STRETCHYBELT®,” is a unique self-tensioned POLY V® belt. It generates substantial cost savings by eliminating tensioning systems, while remaining maintenance-free. Hutchinson BDS will be exhibiting at the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition in Rosemont, Ill., on Oct. 6 and 7, 2009, as part of the Truck Tech France Pavilion, booth 607.

Hutchinson’s high durability POLY V® belt offerings also include several cord modulus options which optimize the system’s natural frequencies for improved NVH (noise vibration and harshness).

The rubber alternator decoupling pulley filters engine vibrations and reduces the effects of alternator inertia; extending the life of belts, tensioners, and engine accessories.

The product offering is complemented by a range of linear tensioners. They deliver constant belt tension with asymmetric hydraulic damping for very high shock absorption in severe applications.

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HUTCHINSON BELT DRIVE SYSTEMS
Xavier Ovize
Managing Director
1835 Technology Dr.
Troy, MI 48083
Tel: (248) 597-3655
Cell: (248) 854-8401
E-mail: xavier.ovize@hutchinsonfts.com
Web: www.hutchinsonfts.com

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Montreal, Canada, June 30, 2009. Buying a second hand or used car can be a very tricky proposition, however, GM Optimum has made it easier for you to buy the car of your choice at an affordable price. Years of experience and top notch customer service has made GM Optimum the most trusted brand in the field of certified used cars.

Cars go through a rigid 150+ point inspection before making it to a GM Optimum dealership. Well trained and qualified technicians check the whole vehicle carefully and test drive the car, to make sure that car is in good shape and will serve you for years to come.

All the cars that GM Optimum sells, whether GM or Acura, they all are covered by limited used vehicle warranty and only manufacturer approved parts are used in repairing. In case of GM vehicles, you will also get road side assistance like towing and onsite vehicle repairing. If you are still not satisfied with you car, you can exchange it with another car with in 30 days of buying.

There is good news for students also as they will get $500 rebate on any car they buy.

For more information, you can visit www.gmoptimum.com or your nearest GM Optimum dealership.

About GM Optimum

GM Optimum, headquartered in Montreal, is a leading brand in the field of certified used cars. GM Optimum sells cars of almost all major automobile companies like GM, Acura, BMW and more. It has dealerships and service centers across Canada.

Moorview, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire – LHD Cars Exchange. IT is more expensive to purchase left hand drive cars in left side traffic countries and to buy a RHD in a right traffic country – they are more difficult to sell. LHD Leeds launches a new website lefthanddriveleeds.co.uk, a new address to buy or sell used left hand drive cars in UK. Lefthanddriveleeds.co.uk has a long list of LHD cars for sale; the stock include Audi, Chevrolet, Citroen, Ford, Jaguar, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, Renault, Seat, Toyota, Volkswagen and many more desirous brands. LHD Leeds offers not only car exchange but part exchanges too. LHD Car Sales is open 7 days a week and cars are on display whole the week. Interested buyers can check the list of available LHD cars for sale and rush their inquiries about anything related to LHD to lefthanddriveleeds.co.uk. Buy Left-Hand Drive Cars: LHD Leeds sells used LHD cars of all age and condition at reasonable prices. This is a good opportunity for interested left-hand-drive car buyers in UK, chances are very much that they have one of your choice and interest. Just check the long list of available LHD vehicles for sale on their site; with their pictures and full specifications and contact the company with your inquiry, or fix an appointment for a personal view. Sell Left-Hand Drive Cars: LHD Leeds buys all age, condition or mileage LHD cars at good market value. If you have got an LHD car for sale, just contact the company with the required detail and see it sold at a very good price. LHD Leeds deals in all popular LHD cars viz. Aston Martin DB5 left hand drive, Lincoln Navigator left hand drive, Mazda MX-5 Roadster, Mitsubishi Pajero GDI V6 3500 left hand drive, Toyota MR2 Spyder left hand drive. Other popular models for left hand drive include the Toyota Camry, Nissan Infiniti, Land Rover Discovery, BMW 525, BMW 316, KIA Carnival, Renault CLIO 1.2, the Citroen Picasso 1.6 and the BMW 340. Converting your existing RHD to LHD or vice versa demands for knowledge and experience of conversion techniques that local car dealers or mechanics may not know. LHD Leeds serves the very straightforward solution to all your LHD vehicle requirement. Just check the list of available LHD vehicles on website, fix an appointment for a view, do a test drive and take it home. So, if you are a frequent visitor to a left hand drive country for business or pleasure, buy your LHD vehicle from lefthanddriveleeds.co.uk and enjoy the drive. Before you drop in the company’s yard to see the vehicles and their performance live, it is advised to check availability of cars online, discuss your requirement and fix an appointment. LHD Car Sales are based in Leeds, UK provides buy and sell Left Hand Drive cars, and provide Left Hand Drive Safety tips, Sell your LHD Cars.

LHD Car Sales are based in Leeds, UK provides buy and sell Left Hand Drive cars, and provide Left Hand Drive Safety tips, Sell your LHD Cars.

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Leo Dillon, Director
Comapany: LHD Car Sales Leeds
Address: Moorview, Holbeck Leeds
West Yorkshire LS11 9NF
Telephone: 07735 080 546
Fax:   07835 234 018
Website: http://www.lefthanddriveleeds.co.uk
Mail ID: matilda@swishpixel.co.uk

Prestige Auto Export Pte Ltd, a leading name of Singapore used car export market is known to many for their best quality and competitive priced used cars supply.  Now specializing in tough highly competitive African market has shown their capabilities. Their used car export chain not only comprises of well establish used car dealers from region but also many new emerging entrepreneurs from developing continent  has tied up with them to enter in used car import business. They have also served numerous corporate, banks and financial institutions by providing them with quality used cars for their fleet, staff, management and executives enabling them to save thousands in this competitive market.

Apart from that, their most noticeable effort is to provide excellent service to end users, individuals and private buyers with little or no knowledge of used car import in African nations. Their excellent sales team guides through all steps of used car import making it as easy as ABC. Prestige Autos, by providing excellent customer services and quality used vehicles has served thousands to get their desired car imported themselves and helping them to save thousands.

Many tight budgets, amateurs and executive individual customers have taken their assistance to get the dream car imported to their country.  They not only assist you in buying used car but also help you to get it transported to sea ports and land locked nations across the globe.

Now a private buyer can enjoy the luxury of internet based buying from Prestige Auto Export, which ensure that vehicle gets delivered to their country or city in timely and efficient manner. Strong ties with local custom agents in African nations allow them to provide utmost service from purchase to delivery.

Currently they are supplying to most of African nations including key markets of Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Botswana, Malawi, Swaziland, Mozambique, Angola and many more. Thousands individuals are being served and are enjoying luxury of a well equipped, cheaper, luxurious and safer car.

If you are looking for a vehicle for your family, personal use, work or traveling needs, or you are a corporate planning to upgrade or buy a new fleet for your staff, managers or executives, give Prestige Auto Export a try, they will not only provide you with the vehicle of your choice but making sure that you save your precious time and money and get best out of your investment.

Regardless of quantity, Prestige Auto Export, truly a leading name in used car export, believes on quality. Either you are looking for one unit for your own usage or a dealer looking at bigger quantity. At Prestige Autos, make yourself comfortable as you will be served at their best.

Prestige Auto Export, currently caters excellent range of continental, Japanese and Korean makes like Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Lexus, Renault, Volkswagen, Volvo, Nissan, Toyota, Suzuki, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and many more. So for your next used car purchase, think about importing it yourself and give Prestige Auto Export a chance to serve you. their friendly sales staff is 24/7 waiting to serve you.

Please visit their website at Singapore car dealer or Singapore used car , you can also email them at info@singaporeautos.net

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Bilal Ajmal : Managing Director
Comapany : Prestige Auto Export Pte Ltd
Address , Ubi Road 1, #06-06
Wintech Centre,Singapore 408726
Tel No. : (65) 94654828 / 68444112
Fax No.: (65) 68444113
Email: bilal@prestigeautos.com.sg
Web:   http://www.singaporeusedcarexport.com

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HUTCHINSON FTS BUILDS FLUID TRANSFER SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES Coming to SAE 2009 in Detroit, April 20 to 23, DieselFrance booth 631 Please click the thumbnail below to open a high-resolution image. Photo 1: Hot-side after-turbo charger of the air duct turbo charge assembly for Renault

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Hutchinson’s Fluid Transfer Systems business studies, designs, and manufactures liquid or gas transfer circuits for motor vehicles. Its expertise with various materials (elastomers, plastomers, and metals) enables the company to offer the best price/product/process compromise with optimum quality levels. It also has design expertise (thermal, clamping, acoustic, dynamic, fluid flow, and more) using finite element analysis.

HUTCHINSON FTS
Bruno Petit
President and CEO
1835 Technology Drive
Troy, Michigan 48083
Tel: (248) 597-3609
E-mail: bruno.petit@hutchinsonfts.com
Web: www.hutchinsonfts.com

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IFP AND OTHER FRENCH COMPANIES DEVELOP HYHIL PLATFORM TO VIRTUALLY TEST HYBRID AUTOMOTIVE ARCHITECTURES
Coming to SAE 2009 in Detroit, April 20 to 23, DieselFrance booth 631

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Launched in 2008 by D2T in partnership with IFP, Renault, the Laboratoire de Génie électrique de Grenoble (G2ELAB) and LMS-Imagine, and supported by the Mov’eo competitiveness cluster and FUI Fund, the HyHIL virtual hybrid test platform is now up and running. HyHIL uses a suite of generic tools to reproduce and assess the complex architectures of hybrid vehicles. The physical modeling of the components is done on the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim simulation platform. Piloting of the powertrain test bench and model execution are based on the real-time functionalities of D2T’s MORPHEE 2 test bench supervisor.

Three hybrid architectures have already been validated on this platform:
- ”Pure thermal” mode, with simulation of an alternator-starter.
- ”Stop & Start” mode, with simulation of the engine’s frequent stop/start phases.
- ”Hybrid” mode, with simulation of electric propulsion, energy recovery during deceleration phases and battery recharging.
These architectures have been tested over several standard driving cycles (NEDC, FTP, Artemis, etc.) using an energy supervisor developed by IFP, which is generic enough not to require specific calibration.

The parameters of the components can be adjusted directly on the powertrain test bench (electric engine power, vehicle mass, etc.) so that the effects on CO2 emissions and drivability can be analyzed immediately.

Validation will now focus on a hybrid 4-wheel drive architecture, to evaluate the vehicle’s dynamic behavior more accurately. This will also make it possible to fine-tune the development of functions relating to energy recovery and braking (interaction with ABS, ESP, etc.). In addition, some more relevant models of electrical components (electric powertrain, battery, etc.) will be gradually integrated. Finally, work will be carried out to enhance the generic nature of the energy supervisor.

Upon completion in 2010, the HyHIL platform is expected to significantly reduce the time required for the design and development stage of a new hybrid architecture.

IFP
Anne-Laure de Marignan
Tel.: +33 (0)1 47 52 62 07
E-mail: a-laure.de-marignan@ifp.fr

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