T-REX at the X Prize Start Line!

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T-REX at the X Prize Start Line!
Montreal, April 24, 2009 – Campagna Motors is delighted to announce that it is partnering with OptaMotive to compete in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. With a prize purse of over $10 million, this competitive race is designed to inspire the development of super fuel-efficient vehicles. The partnership’s objective is to build a commercially viable and appealing vehicle capable of getting the equivalent of 100 miles or more per gallon of gas (2.35 litres per 100 km) while maintaining the performance of a race car!
OptaMotive’s entry will use the T-REX as the basis on which to create an electric version of the unique motor vehicle. OptaMotive team leader Mark Demers believes that: “The T-REX is the perfect vehicle for our project because of its light weight and compact chassis design.”
Campagna Motors will hand over an engineless T-REX to the OptaMotive team at The Guy Show being held in Ottawa on April 25 and 26. André Morissette, President of Campagna Motors, states: “This is a unique opportunity for the OptaMotive team to evaluate the adaptation potential of the T-REX to an electric motor and to promote an environmentally sustainable technology.”
For more information on the T-REX and Campagna Motors’ other three-wheeled vehicle, the V13R, visit www.campagnamotors.com or call 1-877-641-2112.
For more information on OptaMotive, go to www.optamotive.com.
To learn more about the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, visit www.progressiveautoxprize.org and for more about The Guy Show, go to www.guyshow.ca.
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Le T-REX sur la ligne de départ au « X Prize » !
Montréal, 24 avril 2009 – Campagna Motors est heureuse de vous annoncer qu’elle sera partenaire avec OptaMotive dans le cadre du concours « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE ». Offrant plus de 10 millions de dollars en prix, cette course a pour but de stimuler le développement de véhicules automobiles énergétiquement efficaces. L’objectif du partenariat est de présenter un véhicule attrayant et commercialement viable ayant une consommation moyenne équivalente ou supérieure à 100 miles au gallon (2,35 litres aux 100 km) tout en conservant des performances de voiture de course !
C’est sur la base d’un T-REX que sera construite une version électrique du célèbre véhicule afin de concourir dans le cadre du « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE ». Mark Demers, directeur de l’équipe OptaMotive considère que : « le T-REX est le véhicule idéal pour ce projet dû à son faible poids et son châssis de haute performance. »
Un T-REX dépourvu de sa motorisation de série sera remis par Campagna Motors à l’équipe OptaMotive au salon « The Guy Show » tenu les 25 et 26 avril prochains à Ottawa. André Morissette, président de Campagna Motors, estime que : « l’équipe OptaMotive offre une occasion unique de tester le potentiel d’adaptation du T-REX à une motorisation électrique et de commercialisation d’une technologie respectueuse de l’environnement. »
Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur le T-REX et le V13R, visitez le site de Campagna Motors au www.campagnamotors.com ou composez le 1 877 641-2112.
Pour plus de renseignements sur OptaMotive, visitez le site www.optamotive.com.
Pour le « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE », visitez le site www.progressiveautoxprize.org et pour le salon «The Guy Show» www.guyshow.ca.

T-REX at the X Prize Start Line!

	Français plus bas PRESS RELEASE For immediate release
T-REX at the X Prize Start Line!
Montreal, April 24, 2009 – Campagna Motors is delighted to announce that it is partnering with OptaMotive to compete in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. With a prize purse of over $10 million, this competitive race is designed to inspire the development of super fuel-efficient vehicles. The partnership’s objective is to build a commercially viable and appealing vehicle capable of getting the equivalent of 100 miles or more per gallon of gas (2.35 litres per 100 km) while maintaining the performance of a race car!
OptaMotive’s entry will use the T-REX as the basis on which to create an electric version of the unique motor vehicle. OptaMotive team leader Mark Demers believes that: “The T-REX is the perfect vehicle for our project because of its light weight and compact chassis design.”
Campagna Motors will hand over an engineless T-REX to the OptaMotive team at The Guy Show being held in Ottawa on April 25 and 26. André Morissette, President of Campagna Motors, states: “This is a unique opportunity for the OptaMotive team to evaluate the adaptation potential of the T-REX to an electric motor and to promote an environmentally sustainable technology.”
For more information on the T-REX and Campagna Motors’ other three-wheeled vehicle, the V13R, visit www.campagnamotors.com or call 1-877-641-2112.
For more information on OptaMotive, go to www.optamotive.com.
To learn more about the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, visit www.progressiveautoxprize.org and for more about The Guy Show, go to www.guyshow.ca.
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate
Le T-REX sur la ligne de départ au « X Prize » !
Montréal, 24 avril 2009 – Campagna Motors est heureuse de vous annoncer qu’elle sera partenaire avec OptaMotive dans le cadre du concours « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE ». Offrant plus de 10 millions de dollars en prix, cette course a pour but de stimuler le développement de véhicules automobiles énergétiquement efficaces. L’objectif du partenariat est de présenter un véhicule attrayant et commercialement viable ayant une consommation moyenne équivalente ou supérieure à 100 miles au gallon (2,35 litres aux 100 km) tout en conservant des performances de voiture de course !
C’est sur la base d’un T-REX que sera construite une version électrique du célèbre véhicule afin de concourir dans le cadre du « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE ». Mark Demers, directeur de l’équipe OptaMotive considère que : « le T-REX est le véhicule idéal pour ce projet dû à son faible poids et son châssis de haute performance. »
Un T-REX dépourvu de sa motorisation de série sera remis par Campagna Motors à l’équipe OptaMotive au salon « The Guy Show » tenu les 25 et 26 avril prochains à Ottawa. André Morissette, président de Campagna Motors, estime que : « l’équipe OptaMotive offre une occasion unique de tester le potentiel d’adaptation du T-REX à une motorisation électrique et de commercialisation d’une technologie respectueuse de l’environnement. »
Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur le T-REX et le V13R, visitez le site de Campagna Motors au www.campagnamotors.com ou composez le 1 877 641-2112.
Pour plus de renseignements sur OptaMotive, visitez le site www.optamotive.com.
Pour le « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE », visitez le site www.progressiveautoxprize.org et pour le salon «The Guy Show» www.guyshow.ca.

CarDomain Newsletter for April 1, 2009

DUB Tour Kicks Off in LA! It's your ultimate destination for the wildest, trickest rides out there, and it's starting up again for 2009. Check out the Events section for pics from DUB's fantastic kick-off party in Los Angeles! You won't believe these wheels!

Total Tweaker Car! What do you get when you combine a blowtorch, a roll of reflective mylar, and a chemically deranged mind? We're not exactly sure, but whatever it is, this Camaro and Corvette didn't deserve it. Witness the freakish result!

America, Truck Yeah! When you see a couple of massive rigs as decked out as the latest Fords from Hulst Customs, it kind of makes you wonder if there's really a recession going on at all. These trucks are for big spenders! See more in the blog!

The Fill Up At Shell Photo Contest! Enter to win $2,000 in Shell gift cards in the newest contest on CarDomain, the Fill Up at Shell Photo Contest! All you have to do is submit a picture of your car at a Shell station and you're entered! Enter your ride now!

Azentek announces u-blox as premier provider of GPS receiver for SmartMirror and Atlas in-car pc

CTIA 2009 marks the announcement of u-blox as Azentek's premier provider of GPS receiver technology Thalwil, Switzerland and Reston, VA, USA - March 31, 2009 - u-blox, the leading Swiss provider of GPS technology, will supply Azentek, manufacturer of innovative OEM in-vehicle computer systems for both consumer and commercial markets, with high-performance GPS receiver modules.These modules will provide navigation and location awareness in Azentek's Atlas in-car personal computer, as well as for its sophisticated new SmartMirror device. The Azentekk SmartMirror will be on display within the u-blox display this week at CTIA 2009. Launched in August of 2008, the versatile OEM SmartMirror features integrated GPS navigation by Navigon, touch-screen map and menu display, audible turn-by-turn navigation, rearview video input, available backup camera, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity. Azentek is the first supplier to build a high-end touch screen GPS navigation into the rearview mirror. The SmartMirror provides added convenience and safety because it is permanently mounted to the windshield. Sales of the SmartMirror continue to grow and the product is now available in the U.S and world wide in over 35 countries The next product to launch in the Azentek product line is the Atlas CPC1200, which is a complete in-dash computer solution for the vehicle, putting the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation, and automotive diagnostics capabilities at the user's finger tips. The Atlas will be released Q3 2009 and will be available at 12Volt retailers, major retailers across the U.S. and Crutchfield. Every product in the Azentek product line will be equipped with the latest positioning technology from u-blox, enabling turn-by-turn navigation and access to location-based information and mobile services. "Azentek leads the way in bringing the power of the personal computer to the automobile, changing the way drivers and passengers interact with and navigate in their world," says Nikolaos Papadopoulos, president of u-blox America. "The addition of the robust, 50-channel ublox 5 positioning engine assures unparalleled performance, allowing users to determine where they are and access location-based information and services, wherever they may be." Catherine Licavoli, Azentek Director of Marketing and PR, comments, "In mobile devices such as our Atlas PC and SmartMirror products, accurate and continuous GPS positioning is essential for delivering dependable and timely navigation and location information. The u-blox solution handles this mission flawlessly, with precision and reliability, allowing us to provide users with the information they need, where and whenthey need it." Visit u-blox at CTIA, April 1st through 3rd, Las Vegas, Hall C4, Booth 6144 to learn more. About u-blox 5 u-blox 5 features the -160 dBm SuperSense® Indoor GPS tracking technology for reliable performance in harsh signal environments such as parking lots and dense urban environments. The 50-channel positioning engine boasts the KickStart technology that allows a Time-To-First-Fix of under 1 second. The dedicated acquisition engine, with over 1 million correlators, is capable of massive parallel time/frequency space searches, enabling it to find satellites instantly. Innovative design and technology suppresses jamming sources and mitigates multipath effects, giving u-blox 5 GPS receivers excellent navigation performance even in the most challenging environments. About u-blox u-blox is a fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. The company's solutions enable people, devices and machines to locate and communicate their exact position - reliably, instantly and accurately. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and wireless design services, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable its OEM customers to develop feature-rich and innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with global presence in Italy, the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, u-blox is employing 155 people. The company was founded in 1997 and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For more information, please visit: www.u-blox.com. About Azentek Technology Azentek, LLC is a premier manufacturer of in-vehicle infotainment systems for both OEM integration and aftermarket sales. Specializing in PC-based solutions that are both safe and easy-to-use, Azentek provides mobile users with the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation and automotive diagnostic capabilities for their vehicles. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com.