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NewsSeptember 8, 2011

Volvo Announces New Four-Cylinder Engine Technology Initiative

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Volvo Car Corporation announced it is downsizing its engine range, focusing on four-cylinder gasoline and diesel architectures.

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NewsSeptember 6, 2011

New Mercedes-Benz V6 Diesel Engines Boost Fuel Efficiency

WIESBADEN, GERMANY -- Federal-Mogul Corp. said it has collaborated with Mercedes-Benz to develop a piston technology for Daimler’s latest V6 diesel engine that helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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NewsSeptember 6, 2011

Volvo, Siemens Collaborate on EV Technology

GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN -- Volvo Car Corp. and Siemens announced they are jointly developing electric drive technology, power electronics and charging technology that will be integrated into Volvo C30 Electric vehicles.

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NewsAugust 30, 2011

Comdata Launches Cardless Fueling Program for Fleets

BRENTWOOD, TN - The cardless program uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to initiate transactions at the fuel terminal, instead of requiring the presence of a card to facilitate the process.

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NewsAugust 22, 2011

Portland State University Welcomes ‘Electric Ave.’ of EV Chargers

PORTLAND, OR -- Portland State University now hosts ‘Electric Avenue’ — a street that showcases electric transportation technology — thanks to a partnership between the university, Portland General Electric and the city of Portland.

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NewsAugust 18, 2011

PHH Arval Launches New Call Center Technology to Improve the Customer Experience

SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval has launched Virtual Hold to deliver enhanced service in its Contact Center.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichAugust 16, 2011

Vehicle Remote Starting and Door Unlocking Can be Hacked

Recently, a security systems consultant demonstrated that the technology used to link a car to a smart phone can be hacked to gain control of these vehicle functions. The demonstration showed that the wireless communication protocols between a server and a vehicle can be intercepted allowing a hacker to “reverse engineer” the encrypted software protocols. Once the software protocols are replicated, a hacker can maliciously communicate with a vehicle to unlock doors or start the engine.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherAugust 12, 2011

Technology Increases Accident Management Costs in 2010

In-vehicle technology is increasing — from collision avoidance systems to additional air bags — all of which is impacting the cost of accident management.

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NewsAugust 9, 2011

Driver’s Alert to Offer Geotab's GPS Technology in Fleet Safety Management Solution

LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL and OAKVILLE, ONTARIO - Driver’s Alert, Inc., has partnered with Geotab to offer this company's GO5 and GO4V3 GPS vehicle tracking devices.

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NewsAugust 7, 2011

Johnson Controls Renovates Battery Technology Center

MILWAUKEE, WI -- Johnson Controls Inc. on July 26 opened its newly renovated battery technology center and battery test facility at its Power Solutions headquarters in Glendale, Wis.

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