AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- FEV Engine Technology,
Inc. (FEV) today announced the confirmation of the presentation schedule
for the FEV Powertrain Innovation Forum at the 2007 SAE World Congress. The
Congress will be held April 16 - 19, 2007 at Cobo Center in Detroit. The
Powertrain Innovation Forum runs from 10:30 - 3:30 on Mon., April 16, from
9:30 - 3:30 on Tues. and Wed., and from 9:30 - 11:30 on Thurs. Topics cover
a wide range of pressing issues facing the powertrain industry today,
including the viability of diesel engines, OEM/supplier relationships,
development of future engineers to propagate the industry, and commercial
viability of hybrid powertrains.
    "This year's Powertrain Forum confronts some fairly significant issues
facing today's industry," said Gary Rogers, president and CEO of FEV. "We
are seeing the rise of competing technologies as we experience a tumultuous
business climate that includes the loss of intellectual capital in our
country. It is our intent to examine these subjects and challenge our
attendees to develop solutions that will create a renewed enthusiasm for
innovation."
    FEV worked closely with SAE to develop a program that covered topics
that are both timely and provocative, according to Robert J. Last, FEV vice
president of operations and communications.
    "We view the Forum as an opportunity to stimulate discussion within the
industry," said Last. "A new roadmap for product innovation starts with
thinking differently, and FEV is proud to be a catalyst in creating that
new roadmap for our industry."
    The Powertrain Innovation Forum schedule includes:

    Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Is the Light Duty Diesel Ready for Prime Time?
    Moderated by Allen R. Schaeffler, executive director of the Diesel
    Technology Forum, this panel discusses market readiness, including fuel
    structure, reparability, and regulatory climate, of the diesel engine in
    light duty applications.

    Monday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Status Report From North America's Powertrain Leadership
    Organized by FEV president and CEO, Gary Rogers, and moderated by J.Gary
    Smyth, director of powertrain system research for General Motors, this
    session provides attendees with an update of the proceedings of the
    invitation-only North American International Powertrain Conference, held
    in October of 2006.

    Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    Is it time for the Wagon to Pull the Horse?
    The "post-production business model" or the "SEMA model" focuses on OEM-
    aftermarket collaboration to deliver a vehicle allowing for integration of
    customization to capitalize on emerging lifestyle trends.  John Waraniak,
    vice president of vehicle technology for SEMA will moderate this session.
    In addition to the presentation, a series of vehicles representing the
    "before and after" look of a production vehicle with the SEMA treatment
    will be on display.

    Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.
    After the Perfect Storm - Now Where?  The Changing Global Realities of the
    OEM/Supplier Business Model
    Current economics have thrust the OEM/supplier relationship into the
    spotlight. This panel, moderated by Edward E. Mabley, director of risk
    advisory services for KPMG, will look at how market dynamics are creating
    opportunities for better collaboration that will benefit of both supplier
    and OEM.

    Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Today's Student, Tomorrow's Engineers
    The panel, moderated by Chuck Gulash, VP of materials and research for
    Toyota Motor Corp., will focus on the cooperation and methodologies of the
    educational community and industry that will attract the talented students
    to ensure a continuing source of highly skilled engineers.

    Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    How are New Powertrain Technologies Changing Drivetrain Development?
    Joachim Wolschendorf, VP of engineering and chief technology officer of
    FEV, moderates this panel that will discuss how fuel economy, power and
    emissions reduction extends beyond the engine to incorporate many or all
    components of the drivetrain, changing the way engineers must now think.

    Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    The Gasoline Engine is Dead.  Or is it?
    E85.  Diesel.  Hydrogen.  With the focus on alternative fuel sources,
    where does that leave the gasoline engine?  This panel, moderated by Scott
    Bailey, general manager of gas engine management systems for Delphi Corp.,
    will discuss new innovations and technologies such as GTDI that will keep
    gasoline engines in the mix.

    Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    Hybrids: How do They Stack Up?
    Is hybrid implementation viable as a commercial product.  The panel will
    discuss this from a variety of perspectives such as fuel economy gains,
    cost, and production.  The panel is moderated by Donald G. Hillebrand,
    director for the Center for Transportation Research at the Argonne
    National Laboratory.

    About FEV
    FEV is an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design
and development company headquartered in Aachen, Germany. Globally, it
provides complete concept-to-production (C2P(TM)) support to the
transportation industry, commercial engine manufacturers and the emerging
fuel-cell industry. The company designs, prototypes and develops advanced
gasoline-, diesel- and alternative-fueled engines, as well as advanced
vehicle powertrain concepts, electronic control systems and hybrid-electric
vehicles. FEV also is a global supplier of advanced test cell,
instrumentation and test equipment.
    Contact:  FEV Engine Technology, Inc.
    Leah Heidt / heidt@fev-et.com
    248.373.6000, or

    Rohatynski-Harlow Public Relations
    Marc Harlow/ marc@harlowpr.com
    810-599-2558 (cell) or
    Joe Rohatynski/ joe@joepr.com
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