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  Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge unterstützt die EcoFuel-Worldtour mit dem Caddy EcoFuel durch Ersatzteillieferungen und durch Stellung eines Transporter Kombi 4Motion als Begleitfahrzeug."Wir bewundern das Engagement von Herrn Zietlow und freuen uns, dass er sich für ein Produkt aus unserem Haus entschieden hat. Diese Aktion unterstreicht die hohe Akzeptanz unserer Kompetenz im Bereich dieser alternativen Antriebs", erklärt Ramsis Moussa, Leiter Marketing bei Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge.
     
  OMV Gas International is OMV's central company in the gas field. OMV Gas International with the two business fields wholesale/trading (with the subsidiaries OMV Gas, EconGas and Petrom's gas activities) and logistics/storage (with the subsidiaries OMV Gas, Central European Gashub, Nabucco Gas Pipeline International, Adria LNG) is one of the leading gas trading and logistics company in Central Europe. In 2005, OMV Gas and EconGas sold 8.9 bcm in the business field of wholesale/trading, Petrom Gas sold 5.3 bcm. The sold transportation capacities in transit lines in Austria amounted to approximately 44.5 bcm/year of natural gas. In addition to supplying gas for Austria, these lines carry gas to Germany, Italy, France, Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary. OMV is therefore an important component of Europe's natural gas network, and therefore a central natural gas hub for Europe. With an exchanged volume of approximately 2.5 bcm in the first half year 2006, the Central European Gashub developed into one of the most important gas platforms in Europe.
     
Walker® a brand of Tenneco Inc, offers a wide range of fully homologated exhaust systems and catalytic converters, and diesel particulate filters for the aftermarket. Tenneco Inc. is a $4.4 billion manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois and approximately 19,000 employees worldwide. Tenneco Inc. is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of emission control and ride control products and systems for the automotive original equipment market and the aftermarket. Tenneco Inc. markets its products principally under the Monroe®, Walker®, Gillet® and Clevite® Elastomer brand names.
     
  Endress+Hauser is a global supplier of process automation solutions. Its products are excellent in both performance and price; the services are ground-breaking. Both aid customers’ competitiveness with a maximum of quality, safety and efficiency. Endress+Hauser stands for continuity, industry know-how and long-term customer relationships.
     
  Der TÜVRheinland ist ein international führender technischer Dienstleistungskonzern. An über 300 Standorten in 58 Ländern arbeiten mehr als 10.000 Menschen und erwirtschaften einen Umsatz von rund 800 Millionen €. Anspruch und Leitidee des Konzerns ist die nachhaltige Entwicklung von Sicherheit und Qualität. Die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter des TÜVRheinland sind in ihrer Arbeit von der Überzeugung getragen, dass gesellschaftliche und industrielle Entwicklung ohne technischen Fortschritt nicht möglich ist. Gerade deshalb ist der sichere und verantwortungsvolle Einsatz technischer Innovationen, Produkte und Anlagen entscheidend. TÜVRheinland hat eine über 130 Jahre lange Tradition und seinen Stammsitz in Köln.
     
  Adnoc Distribution was established 1973 as the first government company specialized in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in UAE. Adnoc Distribution has grown to be one of the largest petroleum companies in the Arabian Gulf and the Region and is the pioneer company in the field NGV.
     
 

Landi Renzo is the world’s leading company in development and production of CNG and LPG systems for vehicles. Since 1954 Landi Renzo has developed a complete range of products for automotive applications, from specific components to complete systems,  intended for car manufacturers as well as for the retrofit markets on all five continents. Worldwide more than 5 million vehicles are actually running with a CNG or LPG system from Landi Renzo.

     
  SCHENKER is one of the world’s leading integrated logistics services provider and belongs to the resort transport and logistics of Deutsche Bahn AG. The product range SCHENKERglobalsportsevents stands for competent and reliable services worldwide: while being flexible and down to the point where necessary. SCHENKER is the official logistics supplier for the „EcoFuel World Tour“.
     
 

As a major developer and manufacturer of fluid system components and  solutions for the alternative fuels industry, Swagelok tube fittings, valves and hoses were chosen by Volkswagen for their history of reliability, safety and long-running durability. In addition, Swagelok is co-sponsoring the Ecofuel World Tour and wishes the Ecofuel Caddy drive team a safe and successful record-breaking quest. More information from www.swagelok.com

     
  Stäubli is a world leading manufacturer, expert in connection solution for more than 50 years. Stäubli offer high-tech solutions that combine reliability overtime and consistent high quality serving all fields of the industry. Thanks to a thorough knowledge of Natural Gas, Stäubli have developed connection solutions specific to this field: in line break-away (safety system between refuelling station and vehicle), vehicle check valve, quick refuelling nozzle for heavy duty vehicles as well as light duty vehicles (bus refuelling within 3 minutes). Stäubli provide expertise and experience in the field of CNG, LPG and H2 to install systems which are reliable, safe and easy to set up. It was in this respect natural that Stäubli equip Challeng4 with our safe and reliable CNG refuelling device. For more information www.staubli-connectors.com
     
  The Schaeffler brand LuK offers components for drive train technology. The product range includes complete programs for clutches and system solutions (RepSet and RepSetPro), dual mass flywheels, clutch release systems, power steering and vacuum pumps. The Schaeffler brand INA supplies components for engine technology including belt drive components, tension roller sets and kits, valve lash adjustment components, rocker arms and finger followers as well as overrunning alternator pulleys.
     
  RAUFOSS FUEL SYSTEMS and LINCOLN COMPOSITES support the EcoFuel World Tour with delivery of CNG storage systems for the vehicles of the tour. As companies of the Norwegian HEXAGON group we are market leader in manufacturing   composite (type 4) highpressure gas storage systems for CNG and hydrogen from 200 to 700 bar. At minimum storage weight our systems fulfil all international safety requirements of automotive applications and transport of CNG/CHG. 
     
  Protecting the environment is one of the essential corporate principles adopted by tyre manufacturer Michelin. All of its divisions are absolutely committed to respecting the environment, a principle that is deep-seated in the Michelin Charter entitled "Performance and Responsibility". It sources its raw materials in an ecologically responsible manner, minimizes pollutants during production, and its products comply with the same fundamental principle as well. In view of their especially low rolling resistance, Michelin tyres help to reduce fuel consumption in a sustainable way, thus decreasing the volume of CO2 emissions and promoting envi­ronmental protection. As a sponsor of the EcoFuel World Tour, Michelin is equipping the natural-gas powered VW Caddy EcoFuel with its Alpin A3 winter tyres, which offer optimised rolling resistance. Thanks to its innovative "helio-compound" tread with added sunflower oil, the Michelin Alpin A3 performs exceptionally well in wet weather.
     
  Coexistence with the environment is one of the corporate goals of Panasonic since decades. Therefore it is quite logical that Panasonic is supporting the ecofuel challenge like many other environmental projects. As a technology leader we are proud to supply technical equipment that is unique in the market thanks to the Panasonic black box techology: "Toughbook" laptops which will work also in extreme environments despite heat, humidity and shocks, the professional AG-HVX200 camcorder which records native HDTV signals tapeless on P2 memory cards without any interruption because of temperature changes, humidity or dust. Finally a Panasonic navigation system will make sure that the team will not get lost.
     
 

Nikon Corporation, founded in 1917, secured its place as a pioneer of optical glass technology in Japan. With continued growth and expertise, Nikon now offers a diverse range of products from its world-renowned consumer and professional photographic equipment to industrial precision equipment.
Nikon Europe B.V., distributes a wide range of imaging products from consumer to professional digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras; Coolscan digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. At the heart of every Nikon camera is Nikon's exclusive feature system, making it easy for anyone to take amazing pictures.


 
 
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