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PROGRESSIVE AUTOMOTIVE X PRIZE shakedown begins

Teams Begin First Stage of the Competition at Shakedown Start your engines! 28 teams representing 36 super fuel efficient vehicles from across the globe will officially start on-track performance testing at Michigan International Speedway today, marking the beginning of Shakedown – the first of three stages of testing for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. Each of these stages evaluates the efficiency, safety, and performance of the vehicles under real-world conditions. The goal? To exceed 100MPGe (miles per gallon or equivalent.)

Amp Sky 500

 Read More:

http://autoblog.xprize.org/axp/2010/04/today-starts-shakedown.html

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/news/shakedown-inspection-day

National Manufacturing Week 1 Week Away

NMW 2010 is only 1 week away!
Don’t miss seeing Australia’s largest range of manufacturing technology, equipment and services in one location. Be sure to plan your visit to maximise your time and the quality of your experience.

Tuesday 11 May 2010 10am – 6pm
Wednesday 12 May 2010 10am – 6pm
Thursday 13 May 2010 10am – 6pm
Friday 14 May 2010 10am – 4pm

NMW 2010. It’s where buyers and suppliers get down to business!

Planning your visit to NMW 2010

Visit www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au and consider the following checklist:

* List the exhibitors and products you want to see and locate them on the floor plan
* Review the opportunities provided by the numerous events running alongside NMW 2010
* Contact your suppliers and make appointments with those you need to see about specific opportunities
* Finalise travel and accommodation bookings

What’s on?

* Manufacturing Outlook Seminar Series
(Presented by Enterprise Connect)

* WTIA live demonstrations and courses

* Western Sydney Business Connection Budget Luncheon

* IICA Automation for the Future Symposia

* 7th Annual Manufacturers’ Monthly Endavour Awards Dinner

Win a trip to Fiji or Vanuatu !!
All you have to do is contribute a bright
idea for a catchy and effective tagline for
the next National Manufacturing Week
in 2011. How to enter?

> Register online to attend NMW 2010.
> Complete our online entry form .
> Visit NMW 2010.

Co-located with: Austech

Official Publication: Manufacturers’ Monthly

Organised by: Reed Exhibitions Australia