plus 3, Oshkosh bags $325m contract for M-ATV spare parts, repair kits - New Statesman

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• Oshkosh bags $325m contract for M-ATV spare parts, repair kits - New Statesman
• Samyang Optics Announces Partnership With US Electric Car Maker ZAP ... - Automotive Industries Online
• 2010 Suzuki Kizashi Earns Highest Safety Ratings in NHTSA NCAP Crash ... - The Auto Chanel
• Samyang Optics Announces Partnership With US Electric Car Maker ZAP ... - PR Inside

Oshkosh bags $325m contract for M-ATV spare parts, repair kits - New Statesman Posted: 28 Jan 2010 02:52 AM PST The order is to supply spare parts and repair kits for MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV). According to Oshkosh, the timing for delivery orders is expected to begin in August 2010, and be completed by the end of January 2011. To date, the company has received awards valued at around $3.9bn to deliver 6,619 M-ATVs, spare kits and aftermarket in-theatre support. Using the TAK-4 independent suspension system, M-ATV offers a 70 per cent off-road profile capability and 16 inches of independent wheel travel to deliver off-road mobility. The TAK-4 system is being retrofitted on around 2,400 legacy MRAPs for improved mobility and has undergone around 500,000 miles of government testing. Robert Bohn, chairman and CEO of Oshkosh, said: "These M-ATV spare parts and repair kits are being produced to ensure they are available to our Armed Forces as operations require. We have a continued commitment to our Warfighters to keep a robust aftermarket parts support program running parallel to the needs in the field." Recently, Oshkosh teamed with Plasan North America to provide an advanced armor solution for the M-ATV. Plasan also developed the armor system used on around 5,000 legacy MRAPs and thousands of Oshkosh Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) Armored Cabs already in theatre. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Samyang Optics Announces Partnership With US Electric Car Maker ZAP ... - Automotive Industries Online Posted: 28 Jan 2010 02:02 AM PST Issue: Feb 2010 Samyang Optics Announces Partnership With US Electric Car Maker ZAP for Korea Market by John Larkin Samyang Optics Co. Ltd have signed a distribution agreement with California electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) for the exclusive rights to manufacture, assemble and market ZAP's complete line of electric trucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters and ATVs in Korea. This event was well attended by more than 500 people, with 150 people from the media, including media coverage by SBS, YTN, and MBN television stations in Korea. This partnership is part of Samyang's broader strategic plan to enhance its core business with a new thrust in cleantech, focusing on Korea's increasing market opportunities in electric vehicles. The agreement establishes Samyang as ZAP's exclusive distributor and assembly partner, leading to potential manufacturing for its electric vehicles in Korea. The distribution agreement commits Samyang to set up manufacturing facilities and distribution hubs in Korea with annual procurement quotas. The electric vehicle bodies will be produced by ZAP's recently announced manufacturing partner, Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd., and use the electric power train technology and engineering designed by ZAP and produced by ZAP Hangzhou, the joint venture between ZAP, Holley Group and Better World International. Samyang, known for its camera lens manufacturing business, held a press conference today to announce this new strategic core business strategy targeting global growth in clean technologies. Under the distribution agreement, Samyang has secured the exclusive Korean distribution, assembly and eventually manufacturing rights for ZAP's latest and upcoming electric vehicle models, including the ZAP Alias electric car and the recently announced A380 5-door electric SUV (sports utility vehicle), developed by ZAP and Jonway. Preproduction models of each were showcased in Korea for the announcement. Samyang will be taking delivery of ZAP's electric vehicles from ZAP Hangzhou until their facilities are equipped to begin assembly in Korea. Samyang's Co-CEO Christopher Kang, MD established the framework of this partnership with ZAP's President Gary Dodd at the North American International Auto Show held recently in Detroit. Dr. Kang says, "Samyang decided to partner with ZAP because of its extensive industry knowledge in electric vehicle production and the breadth and maturity of its current line of electric vehicles." According to Mr. Dodd, the expansion of ZAP's market through this partnership with Samyang in Korea further solidifies its strategic goals of supplying electric vehicles to global markets. The Ministry of Knowledge Economy for Korea has announced plans to commercialize electric vehicles with an investment of 400bn won (US$342.6m) by 2014 on research and development for high-performance batteries and other related electric vehicle subsystems. The Ministry of Knowledge Economy has announced a goal of capturing 10 percent of the global market for zero-emission plug-in cars by 2015 with the target of having all-electric vehicles comprise 10 percent of domestic sales of small-size cars by 2020. This partnership is focused on addressing this opportunity. Attending the press conference today were Samyang Co-CEOs and Directors Christopher Kang, MD and Sang-Yoon Rhee, along with ZAP Chairwoman Dr. Priscilla Lu, ZAP CEO Steve Schneider, ZAP President Gary Dodd, ZAP Hangzhou CEO Raymond Yang, Jonway CEO Alex Wang, Junfeng Feng, VP of International Investments for the Yuhang District of China, home to ZAP Hangzhou, and other officials. Samyang Optics Co., Ltd. Samyang, located in Masan, Korea, is a developer of optical lenses and a range of applications for closed circuit television systems used extensively in highly important security settings such as casinos and banks, as well as government and commercial buildings. Founded in 1972, Samyang's securities are publicly traded on the Korean stock exchange. Samyang is an exclusive supplier for "Made in Korea" lenses to Sears and has made lenses for Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Yashica. In 2004 Samyang merged with Japanese optical device maker Seikou. About ZAP ZAP is one of the world's oldest electric vehicle providers, having delivered over 117,000 of a broad range of vehicles to more than 75 countries since 1994. ZAP supplies electric trucks and vans to military, government and corporate fleets and is an innovator of electric motorcycles, scooters and ATVs. The Santa Rosa, California based company offers some of the only electric city-speed cars and trucks in production today and is leveraging its accrued technology know-how in developing a cost effective high-speed electric car called the ZAP Alias. For further information visit http://www.zapworld.com. About Holley Group Holley Group is the parent of Holley Metering Limited, a global leader in electric metering with diversified businesses spanning pharmaceuticals, real estate, telecommunications and IT. Holley employs more than 12,000 people and over 800 R&D personnel worldwide. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Holley operates manufacturing in China, Thailand, Argentina and Uzbekistan. Holley products are sold through offices in major cities throughout China, India as well as South East Asia and the European markets. For more information, visit http://www.holleymeter.com/en. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

2010 Suzuki Kizashi Earns Highest Safety Ratings in NHTSA NCAP Crash ... - The Auto Chanel Posted: 27 Jan 2010 05:41 PM PST SEE ALSO: Suzuki Specs, Comparisons and Prices-Suzuki Buyers Guide BREA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2010; American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announced that the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (pronounced "Kee-Zah-Shee"), the company's first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment, earned the highest possible ratings in the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The Kizashi was awarded a five-star rating in both the frontal and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions. The NCAP rates vehicles to determine crashworthiness and rollover safety. The safety ratings are gathered during controlled crash and rollover tests conducted at NHTSA's test facilities, with five stars indicating the highest safety rating and one star the lowest. Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safercar.gov program (www.safercar.gov). The all-new Kizashi includes a class-leading list of standard safety equipment, including class-exclusive standard eight airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system. Additionally, the 2010 Kizashi already meets some of the crash standards put in place for the year 2014, including rigorous side pole crash, side barrier crash, and European pedestrian protection standards. Better illumination is achieved in the Kizashi with standard projector beam headlights and supplemental side-mounted signal lights. Enhancing driver confidence, and contributing to the Kizashi's Active Safety (i.e. a heightened accident avoidance capability), the Kizashi also offers a reinforced rigid chassis for added stability - via sport-tuned suspension - and control; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and electronic brake-force distribution; Electronic Stability Program (FWD) or Intelligent Vehicle Stability Program (AWD); and excellent visibility via unobstructed sight lines, fold-down rear headrests and available rear sonar and backup camera. The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi, which arrived in dealer showrooms last December, delivers a premium package and experience without the premium price tag. The Kizashi is available in four trim levels, from the well-equipped entry-level Kizashi S, priced between $18,999 for FWD and $21,749 for AWD, to the luxuriously appointed SLS model ranging from $24,399 for FWD M/T to $26,749 for AWD Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Prices do not include the $735 destination and handling charge. About Suzuki The Brea, Calif.-based Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 350 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors in 49 states. With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle, and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2008, SMC sold more than 2 million new cars and trucks and more than 3.5 million motorcycles and ATVs. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 196 countries and regions. For more information, visit www.media.suzuki.com. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Samyang Optics Announces Partnership With US Electric Car Maker ZAP ... - PR Inside Posted: 27 Jan 2010 11:36 AM PST 2010-01-27 20:36:04 - SEOUL, KOREA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/27/10 -- Samyang Optics Co. Ltd. (Kospi: 008080.KSE) announced today at a special press conference extravaganza event held at the Grand Hilton Convention Center in Seoul, Korea, that it has signed a distribution agreement with California electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) for the exclusive rights to manufacture, assemble and market ZAP's complete line of electric trucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters and ATVs in Korea. This event was well attended by more than 500 people, with 150 people from the media, including media coverage by SBS, YTN, and MBN television stations in Korea. This partnership is part of Samyang's broader strategic plan to enhance its core business with a new thrust in cleantech, focusing on Korea's increasing market opportunities in electric vehicles. The agreement establishes Samyang as ZAP's exclusive distributor and assembly partner, leading to potential manufacturing for its electric vehicles in Korea. The distribution agreement commits Samyang to set up manufacturing facilities and distribution hubs in Korea with annual procurement quotas. The electric vehicle bodies will be produced by ZAP's recently announced manufacturing partner, Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd., and use the electric power train technology and engineering designed by ZAP and produced by ZAP Hangzhou, the joint venture between ZAP, Holley Group and Better World International. Samyang, known for its camera lens manufacturing business, held a press conference today to announce this new strategic core business strategy targeting global growth in clean technologies. Under the distribution agreement, Samyang has secured the exclusive Korean distribution, assembly and eventually manufacturing rights for ZAP's latest and upcoming electric vehicle models, including the ZAP Alias electric car and the recently announced A380 5-door electric SUV (sports utility vehicle), developed by ZAP and Jonway. Preproduction models of each were showcased in Korea for the announcement. Samyang will be taking delivery of ZAP's electric vehicles from ZAP Hangzhou until their facilities are equipped to begin assembly in Korea. Samyang's Co-CEO Christopher Kang, MD established the framework of this partnership with ZAP's President Gary Dodd at the North American International Auto Show held recently in Detroit. Dr. Kang says, "Samyang decided to partner with ZAP because of its extensive industry knowledge in electric vehicle production and the breadth and maturity of its current line of electric vehicles." According to Mr. Dodd, the expansion of ZAP's market through this partnership with Samyang in Korea further solidifies its strategic goals of supplying electric vehicles to global markets. The Ministry of Knowledge Economy for Korea has announced plans to commercialize electric vehicles with an investment of 400bn won (US$342.6m) by 2014 on research and development for high-performance batteries and other related electric vehicle subsystems. The Ministry of Knowledge Economy has announced a goal of capturing 10 percent of the global market for zero-emission plug-in cars by 2015 with the target of having all-electric vehicles comprise 10 percent of domestic sales of small-size cars by 2020. This partnership is focused on addressing this opportunity. Attending the press conference today were Samyang Co-CEOs and Directors Christopher Kang, MD and Sang-Yoon Rhee, along with ZAP Chairwoman Dr. Priscilla Lu, ZAP CEO Steve Schneider, ZAP President Gary Dodd, ZAP Hangzhou CEO Raymond Yang, Jonway CEO Alex Wang, Junfeng Feng, VP of International Investments for the Yuhang District of China, home to ZAP Hangzhou, and other officials. Samyang Optics Co., Ltd. Samyang, located in Masan, Korea, is a developer of optical lenses and a range of applications for closed circuit television systems used extensively in highly important security settings such as casinos and banks, as well as government and commercial buildings. Founded in 1972, Samyang's securities are publicly traded on the Korean stock exchange. Samyang is an exclusive supplier for "Made in Korea" lenses to Sears and has made lenses for Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Yashica. In 2004 Samyang merged with Japanese optical device maker Seikou. About ZAP ZAP is one of the world's oldest electric vehicle providers, having delivered over 117,000 of a broad range of vehicles to more than 75 countries since 1994. ZAP supplies electric trucks and vans to military, government and corporate fleets and is an innovator of electric motorcycles, scooters and ATVs. The Santa Rosa, California based company offers some of the only electric city-speed cars and trucks in production today and is leveraging its accrued technology know-how in developing a cost effective high-speed electric car called the ZAP Alias. For further information visit www.zapworld.com : . About Holley Group Holley Group is the parent of Holley Metering Limited, a global leader in electric metering with diversified businesses spanning pharmaceuticals, real estate, telecommunications and IT. Holley employs more than 12,000 people and over 800 R&D personnel worldwide. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Holley operates manufacturing in China, Thailand, Argentina and Uzbekistan. Holley products are sold through offices in major cities throughout China, India as well as South East Asia and the European markets. For more information, visit www.holleymeter.com/en : . Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of ZAP's products, increased levels of competition, new products and technological changes, ZAP's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in the ZAP's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Image Available: www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1162864 : Contacts: Samyang Mr. Dong Hoon, Kim +82-2-6005-8719 kdh5240@syopt.co.kr : ZAP Alex Campbell +1-707-525-8658 x 241 acampbell@zapworld.com : Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. 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