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NewsFebruary 7, 2011

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Features New Design & Enhanced Technology

MONTVALE, NJ - The high-performance Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan is now complemented by numerous enhancements help maximize performance while significantly reducing fuel consumption.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2011

New In-Vehicle Technology Targets Habitual Drunk Drivers

WALTHAM, MA - U.S. Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood and National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland on Jan. 28 took a first look at new Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) technology being developed to prevent alcohol-impaired drivers from operating their vehicles while under the influence.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2011

GM Investment Aimed at Lowering EV Battery Costs

DETROIT - General Motors Ventures LLC has invested $7 million in Newark, Calif.-based Envia Systems to provide GM's battery engineering team with access to advanced lithium-ion cathode technology that delivers higher cell energy density and lower cost. In a separate agreement, GM has secured the right to use Envia's advanced cathode material for future GM electrically driven vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2011

Auto, Energy Groups Collaborate on Smart Grid Standard

SAN RAMON, CA - The ZigBee Alliance, a group of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, is collaborating with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to develop the ZigBee Smart Energy standard. The aim is to develop technology that supports plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and enables vehicle-to-grid (V2G) communication and power capabilities.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2011

OnStar Improves Voice Recognition in 2011 Models

DETROIT - OnStar has partnered with Nuance Communication Inc. to offer the company’s natural language voice-recognition technology as standard in OnStar-equipped 2011 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac models.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2011

Mercedes-Benz to Showcase Fuel-Cell EV in Global Tour

DETROIT - Mercedes-Benz will commence its "F-Cell World Drive" on Jan. 30, showcasing its B-Class F-Cell vehicles and demonstrating the company's fuel-cell technology. The F-Cell World Drive will last 125 days, crossing four continents and the widest variety of climate zones.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2011

Mercedes-Benz to Showcase Fuel-Cell EV in Global Tour

DETROIT - Mercedes-Benz will commence its "F-Cell World Drive" on Jan. 30, showcasing its B-Class F-Cell vehicles and demonstrating the company's fuel-cell technology. The F-Cell World Drive will last 125 days, crossing four continents and the widest variety of climate zones.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2011

Chrysler and EPA Partner to Bring Hydraulic Hybrid Technology to Light-Duty Vehicles

WASHINGTON - The U.S. EPA and Chrysler have signed an agreement to develop and adapt hydraulic hybrid technology for large passenger cars and other light-duty vehicles. The automaker’s and the EPA’s goal is to design a Chrysler Town & Country minivan as a demonstration vehicle, using the patented technology developed by the EPA, and test the vehicle in 2012.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2011

Donlen Named as Finalist for Best Use of Technology in Customer Service

NORTHBROOK, IL - Donlen, North America’s fastest growing fleet leasing and management company, today announced that they have been named a finalist in the 5th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, an international competition recognizing excellence in disciplines that are crucial to business success.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2011

Ford Fiesta Receives 5-Star Safety Rating from China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Ford Motor Co.'s new Fiesta has received a maximum five-star safety rating from the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), which recently released its China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) ratings.

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