Skip to main content

Cyclone Power awarded $1.4M from U.S. Army

Despite all the rhetoric to cut defense budgets, there is still good news for Pompano Beach, Florida. Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, and its licensee, Advent Power Systems, Inc. announced that they have been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army / TACOM (Tank Automotive Command) valued at $1.4 million.
Advertising

By: Frank Sherosky

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Nissan recalls 20,000 new Altima sedans for suspension risks

Nissan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced that 20,000 Altima sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years are being recalled over a concern of an incorrectly tightened bolt in the front suspension – a problem that could lead to loss of control for the driver.
Advertising

By: Patrick Rall

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Ford finishes 1 2 3 at X Games 17 RallyCross

Yesterday was the final day for the 17th edition of ESPN’s X Games, including the RallyCross finals featuring some of the biggest names in the world of rally racing and when the dust cleared – Ford had claimed gold, silver and bronze with Brian Deegan winning followed by Tanner Foust and Finnish driver Marcus Gronholm.
Advertising

By: Patrick Rall

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Toyota workers help Americans harmed by tornadoes

The tsunami that socked Japan in March had such an impact on Toyota's Japanese employees that it inspired them to go out of their way to help small-town Americans victimized in April by tornadoes in the deep South.
Advertising

By: Hawke Fracassa

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Idling vehicles waste gas and befoul the atmosphere

You’ve seen it yourself - if indeed you’re not guilty - someone idling their vehicle for no apparently good reason. Nice weather, waiting for junior at the middle school and listening to the radio with the motor running. Then there’s the lines of people at the Taco Bell drive-up, six or seven deep, who will sit in their car for up to 20 minutes just to avoid parking and walking 20 feet. No wonder America has a weight problem!
Advertising

By: Don Bain

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Ford uses wild weather to test cars and trucks indoors

America's dangerous heat wave hasn't slowed down Ford Motor Co. engineers in suburban Detroit. They're busy doing extreme-weather testing of Ford vehicles. They're using blizzards right now in a special climactic wind tunnel to ensure their wheels won't wither in simulated winter weather.
Advertising

By: Hawke Fracassa

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Maker of Chevy Volt charging stations invests $30M in HQ

Sunlogics Inc., an automotive parts supplier selected by General Motors Ventures to provide solar-powered electric charging stations (pictured) for the Chevrolet Volt to 3,000 Chevrolet dealerships in North America, has built its global headquarters and a manufacturing plant in Rochester Hills north of Detroit.
Advertising

By: Hawke Fracassa

Set Torque News as Preferred Source on Google

Subscribe to