Zurich, Switzerland (PRWEB) November 28, 2011

(The original version of this press release was distributed on Nov. 25, 2011) – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today that it has started installing multiple fast-charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) at some BP service stations in the Netherlands as part of a nationwide trial.

ABB recently deployed the first two direct current (DC) Terra systems in the central city of Utrecht, which will be officially opened on Nov. 30. Another charger will be installed at a BP service station in Rotterdam in December, with two more to follow at locations to be identified early next year. BP has an intention agreement with Dutch EV charging operator The New Motion to operate BPs chargers as part of a larger network of DC charging stations throughout the Netherlands. Prestige GreenCab, a Dutch taxi operator with a large electric-vehicle fleet, took the initiative for the installations in Utrecht.

ABBs Terra stations can recharge an EV battery in as little as 15 to 30 minutes – compared with eight hours when using a regular alternating current (AC) power outlet. ABB will install two types of Terra chargers to meet the specific capacity requirements at the various BP locations. The multi-port Terra Base Station 100.2 can charge up to two cars simultaneously and is ideal for locations that are expected to see an increase in electric-vehicle traffic over the next few years. The Terra 51 is a single-port charger designed for locations with regular traffic.

As our market grows and new electric car models are coming to the market, we expect to see more and more segmentation. Our future-proof connectivity solutions are designed to support different types of chargers, as well as different business models and all existing and future connection standards in the same network, said Remo Luetolf, manager of ABBs business unit Power Electronics and Medium Voltage Drives, which also develops fast-charging infrastructures for EVs.

We have to keep our 20 EVs operational throughout the day and cant afford to wait eight hours for a battery to charge. Fast charging makes our business case work. Thats why we were keen to make a business deal with BP, said George Jansen, CEO of Prestige GreenCab. GreenCab financed one of the two chargers in Utrecht and has taken an active role as launching customer. The EV fast-charging network in Utrecht increases autonomy of our GreenCabs and at the same time stimulates new EV adopters as it is open to everyone.

All Terra systems in ABBs rapidly expanding global installed base come with a host of connectivity features that help service operators run their network more efficiently, such as remote maintenance, software updates and industry-leading uptime of the backbone network. ABBs connectivity suite is compatible with the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) and other commonly used standards for back-office integration, enabling real-time user authentication and authorization and a variety of other functionalities operators use to better service their customers. In The New Motion network, customers will be provided with radio-frequency identification (RFID) cards that can be used for authentication at all chargers in the nationwide infrastructure.

ABB (http://www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 130,000 people.

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(PRWEB) November 29, 2011

Battery Giant Franchise, LLC is pleased to welcome its newest franchise owner, Darrald Spencer, to the Battery Giant family. Darrald selected 5338 Grand Ave in Gurnee, Illinois, directly across from the popular Six Flags Amusement Park, for his new store location. This is the second Battery Giant store to open this year in the growing Chicagoland market. Darrald and his store location have a tremendous opportunity in Northern Chicagoland to be the community battery supplier and grow the level of service and product offerings in the area. His aptitude to understand product opportunities as well as Battery Giant’s operating model lends several competitive advantages, says Battery Giant President, Greg Danziger.

Danziger proudly notes Darrald was looking for a career change, and relying on his years of management experience and budding entrepreneurial spirit he decided to make the transition from the corporate world in construction to the franchise world. I knew I wanted to be in business for myself. I also knew I did not have some of the pieces necessary to start a successful business by myself. The key was finding a viable franchise partner and opportunity. Battery Giant provided the necessary pieces, comments Darrald of his decision. With a passion for race cars and also hobbyist in this area, it seemed natural to Darrald when considering options to select the battery industry.

Being involved with remotely-operated auto racing or “radio control” for several years allowed me to watch electric powered vehicles go through many changes as the chemistry of their power supply changed. Battery chemistry is a very dynamic field and will continue to evolve for many years. Combining my hobby with the business side of such a dynamic industry is exciting. I look forward to implementing some of the resulting changes in both worlds, describes Darrald. His Battery Giant store will stock a special category of batteries that are for RC – radio control battery powering for race cars. Darrald is looking forward to offering his customers expert advice on these specialty batteries.

About Battery Giant

Headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, our company currently operates eleven franchised retail locations in Michigan, Illinois, Arizona, Ohio, and Florida. We carry a wide range of replacement batteries and battery products, plus offer an energizing opportunity for franchise ownership in the ever expanding battery market. With a focus on the environment, Battery Giant helps consumers conveniently recycle their rechargeable batteries and old cell phones by offering free recycling at each of our franchise locations. We are proud to provide our consumers with the most innovative, efficient, and knowledgeable solutions available along with our friendly customer service.

For more information about Battery Giant, battery recycling, or our energizing franchise opportunity, visit our website at http://www.batterygiant.com or call Greg Danziger, President, at 586-446-9502, ext. 243.

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Mansfield, OH (PRWEB) May 12, 2011

GMC answered the call for todays insatiable need to stay constantly connected with its IntelliLink technology found in the 2012 GMC Terrain. GMC, known for top-notch engineering, has given the 2012 Terrain a simple to use infotainment system that is customizable and has wireless capabilities. Joyce Choice is proud to be the best GMC dealer in Mansfield, Ohio.

As consumer sales and interest in smartphones grow, GMC and Joyce Choice answer the need in the Terrains incredible ability to integrate all the smartphone capabilities in a full-color touch screen, high resolution display radio. IntelliLink expands on the current Terrains Bluetooth and USB capabilities to allow smartphone control with steering wheel-mounted controls and voice activation. With IntelliLinks technology, Pandora or Stitcher SmartRadio can be linked to the Terrain.

Todays car buyers dont want to settle for mass market radio, and they dont have to, said John Schwegman, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketing. They expect to have access to personalized media wherever they are, and the introduction of GMC IntelliLink on Terrain makes media personalization easier than ever.

With all these advances, the 2012 GMC Terrain allows for safe driving as seamless integration between IntelliLink and smartphone takes place, the drivers hands can stay on the wheel. Although, it is not necessary to have a smartphone to enjoy IntelliLink as the system works with a Bluetooth-enables cell phone, USB flash drive or digital audio player.

GMC IntelliLink offers the following benefits:

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San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) June 16, 2011

Tom Benson Chevy, the premier Chevy dealer in San Antonio, Texas is proud to announce that all used Chevy vehicles now include two years of standard maintenance including oil changes as part of the new Certified Pre-Owned Chevrolet program.

Chevys new program called, Owner Care, is a first in the used vehicle industry. Included in the new program is a two-year 30,000 mile standard vehicle maintenance program, that will include oil changes based on each individual vehicles Oil Life Monitor system, tire rotations and multi-point vehicle inspections at no additional charge.

Also included in the program is a 12-month/12,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty with 24-hour roadside assistance and courtesy transportation. There is a new 172-point inspection that was increased from 117 points from the old program and reconditioning. OnStar and Sirius XM satellite Radio will remain standard.

Tom Benson Chevy is very happy to be a part of the new Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned Program and we will continue to bring high quality used cars in San Antonio. Tom Benson Chevy also carries some of the highest quality new Chevy vehicles in Texas.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Celebrating 100 years, General Motors execs had more to say about the automotive industry’s future than GM’s past during interviews with Bobby Likis from the Los Angeles Auto Show. Ed Welborn (Vice President, Global Design) reveals details on the 2013 Cadillac XTS, Spark mini-car and Chevy Camaro ZL-1. Eric Clough (Director of Design, Interiors and Cadillac CUE) gives a verbal guided tour of CUE system thats GMese for Cadillac User Experience that delivers leading edge in-car connectivity. Using touch & haptic (or tactile) feedback, voice interaction & even a button or two, CUE sports intuitive & connective driving. Jeanne Merchant (Vehicle Line Director) shares how the new Cadillac XTS is going head-to-head with the most popular German luxury brands. Tom Peters (Director of Design, Chevy Camaro ZL1) talks muscle cars most notably the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 high performance and an impressive N

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Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) June 17, 2011

ASiQ Limited, the developers of the patented in-flight SafeCell mobile phone system, announced today that they have developed an iPad Bluetooth App that can overcome the problems associated with the use of Wi-Fi in aircraft cockpits.

Recently, Wi-fi hit the headlines regarding interference with cockpit displays. It was reported that under testing, Wi-fi managed to blank out the cockpit displays on a B737NG, which resulted in Boeing suspending Wi-fi installations. This has become an issue for airlines wanting to use iPads in the cockpit for crew communications, as part of their Electronic Flight Bags programs EFB.

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/03/10/354179/wi-fi-interference-with-honeywell-avionics-prompts-boeing.html

Ron Chapman, ASiQs CEO, stated the issue for Wi-Fi is that under certification testing, in order to provide an acceptable safety margin, wireless transmitters are powered up to 5 times their maximum power. In the case of Wi-Fi, it turns a 1000 milliwatt transmitter into a 5000 milliwatt transmitter. Now compare this to the Intel Aircraft safety Report on Bluetooth.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/7156308/Aircraft-Safety-Report-for-Bluetooth

During aircraft testing, Bluetooth was powered up to 500 times its normal power and at a distance of only 10 cm, was still below the aircraft standards. So it is fairly safe to assume that Bluetooth at 5 times its normal power should not be an issue at all.

Ron also said it was during the development of our new iPhone App for corporate jets, that we realised we could deliver a similar data service on the iPad. What makes it really exciting is that our iPhone Bluetooth proprietary software currently allows up to 3 Apple devices to communicate simultaneously, which means that both pilots and the head of the cabin crew could all have access. Combine this with our satellite/radio controller and message distribution software and you now have a very low cost mobile solution that airlines can implement for crew data communications

About Bluetooth

Class 2 Bluetooth is standard in the majority of portable devices and as its maximum output is only 2.5 milliwatts, or 500 times less than Wi-Fi, it is ideal for the aircraft environment. The combination of Bluetooths low power and the way it operates, is the reason it is documented as safe for use in aircraft. Bluetooth can accommodate up to 3Mbps, which is more than enough bandwidth for the cockpit.

About ASiQ

ASiQ has over 2 decades experience in designing and implementing crew and passenger communications and originally developed G3CARS, a sophisticated airline EFB solution. ASiQ found that the biggest obstacle for airlines implementing an EFB program was the high cost of EFB hardware (up to $ 15,000 per pilot plus installation) and the lack of a low cost in-flight communications interface. The combination of ASiQs Bluetooth App, message distribution network and the iPad, opens up a whole new opportunity for airlines and corporate jets

About SafeCell

SafeCell is the only, and worlds first, in-flight Bluetooth mobile phone solution covering all mobile platforms including Apple, BlackBerry, Android and Symbian mobiles phones. SafeCell operates in flight mode which means no roaming charges. SafeCell is compatible with all satellite and aircraft radio communications networks.

ASiQ currently has the new corporate jet iPhone App under test and will release it commercially early next month. ASiQ licenses its software and Apps for distribution.

For Further information Contact Ron Chapman on ron.chapman(at)asiq(dot)com

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Las Vegas Exotic Rentals, a luxury rides rental service in Las Vegas, provided a fleet of vehicles for the green carpet arrival of 2011 Latin Grammy celebrity guests. The first Indian American to be considered for a Latin Grammy, Anand Bhatt, arrived on the green carpet in a lime green Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe. Winner of the Justo #1 Reggaeton Mixtape DJ, comparable to a Grammy in the mixtape industry, and official DJ for Heineken sponsored events, DJ Willie, arrived in an orange Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe.

Having participated in several awards shows, this was my favorite by far since Las Vegas Exotic Car Rentals helped us arrive in style. It is important when representing a brand to have the media capture your image with the best foot forward. It made interaction with fans more exciting and the media was able to get fantastic shots of our arrival on the green carpet, which gave us great energy for interviews, photos, the awards show and the after party, said celebrity DJ Willie.

DJ Kabeza, radio personality on Latina 100.3 FM, drove the orange Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe, while member of superstar Usher and Romeos entourage, Johnny Marines, drove Las Vegas Exotic Car Rentals black Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The black Aston Martin DB9 convertible trailed the pack of three Lamborghinis with a notable Latino music talent manager Alberto Guzman in the drivers seat beside Marketing Maven Public Relations CEO and President Lindsey Carnett. Las Vegas Exotic Car Rentals Owner Daniel Convertino arrived on the green carpet in a Corvette C6 Convertible with Marketing Maven Public Relations Account Executive Elizabeth Maxim in tow.

Las Vegas Exotic Car Rentals made my Latin Grammy week an incredible experience. To be treated with such class by Daniel Convertino and his team, and to be dropped off in that hot lime green Lamborghini was a rush. The Univision cameras loved seeing the fleet of Lamborghinis arrive so the visual presence for our green carpet arrival was unmatched, said Bhatt, internationally recognized artist and TV personality.

The 12th annual Latin Grammys were held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Hosted by Lucero, Mexican singer and actress, and Christian de la Fuente, Chilean-American actor, the 2011 Latin Grammys opened with a spectacular performance by reggaeton group Calle 13.

About Las Vegas Exotic Rentals

Las Vegas Exotic Car Rentals owns and operates one of the largest and fastest growing fleets of luxury and exotic cars and SUV’s in Southern Nevada. Celebrating over 10 years of service excellence, Las Vegas Exotic Rentals proudly caters to automotive enthusiasts, world-famous entertainers, professional athletes, traveling executives and vacationers from around the globe, as well as those seeking a once in a lifetime automotive experience. Las Vegas Exotic Car Rentals stands behind their commitment to 100% customer satisfaction with the latest models of the world’s most sophisticated automobiles, assuring complete customer satisfaction. For more information about Las Vegas Exotic Rentals visit, http://www.vegasexoticrentals.com

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Irvine, CA (PRWEB) December 02, 2011

Leaf Brands, LLC will be featured in an upcoming TV show called, “Career Day,” a nationally-syndicated TV show from Entertainment Studios, Inc. that inspires viewers, young and old, but mainly teens, to pursue the career of their dreams.

Career Day is nationally-syndicated on most Tribune and Sinclair Stations and produced by Executive Producer Lisa-Renee Ramirez, winner of 16 Emmys, and Associate Producer Leslie Gant. The half-hour TV series explores a variety of interesting careers – some traditional and some outside the box, in each episode. Career Day could explore what it takes to become a fashion designer, a brain surgeon, a marine biologist, and maybe even a racecar driver. Most recent episodes showcased a video game producer and two comedic jugglers.

Episodes are highly entertaining and do the best to capture a “day in the life” of the person’s career. In the upcoming episode, members of Leaf Brands will meet with candy distributors, packaging manufacturers, and attend gifting suites and Hollywood events to promote the companys products, which include Astro Pops

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KANSAS (PRWEB) June 23, 2011

K ansas State Cars is now offering the new GM used vehicle program that has enhanced features and a better warranty. General Motors is now including two years of maintenance with the purchase of a certified pre-owned Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle. Owner Care, the new and improved program, will offer two years of standard maintenance, including oil changes, and bumper-to-bumper warrantythe first of its kind.

Customers demand more value for their money, and we have responded, said Jennifer Costabile, general director of marketing and sales support, GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. We believe our enhanced program offers our customers an outstanding experience from the moment they drive their Chevrolet, Buick or GMC Certified Pre-Owned vehicle off the lot.

The new maintenance program continues to offer the 12,000-mile/12-month bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty. General Motors stayed on top of safety and increased the 117 point inspection to 172 points. Owner Care also has 24-hour road-side assistance with courtesy transportation and a free trial of OnStar. Sirius Satellite Radio free trial will remain standard, too.

General Motors listened to customer needs and responded to what customers felt was most important in designing Owner Care. In doing so, General Motors is able to ensure owners will be able to feel confident in buying new vehicles and trade-in values.

One of the most important things we can do is manage the business to help increase the value of Chevrolet, Buick and GMC used vehicles, said Don Johnson General Motors vice president US Sales Operations. This increased value gives potential new vehicle customers more for their trade-ins, thereby lowering their ownership costs.

Kansas State Cars offers a great selection of pre owned General Motors, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicleswhich will all come with the Owner Care Maintenance Program. Kansas State Cars feels customers should find trust in the buying experience and with Owner Care General Motors has ensured that.

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Oakland, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) June 24, 2011

Bay City Chevrolet, the Oakland and San Francisco GMC truck and Chevy car dealer, has announced the availability of the fuel-efficient Chevy Cruze and Cruze Eco. Bay Area residents are encouraged to come take a test drive at the showroom located at 3093 Broadway in Oakland, California.

The Chevy Cruze is a very fuel-efficient vehicle, with a 138 horsepower engine, reaching 36 MPG on the highway. The LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ models come with a wide range of standard and available features, including 6-speed manual transmission, 4-wheel automatic braking system, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control, air bags with passenger sensing system, OnStar with directions and connections plan for the first six months, oil-life monitor, tire pressure monitor, z-link rear suspension, single zone automatic or manual climate control air conditioning, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with three trial months, Bluetooth

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