Hey allnumbers....looks like the Ford, Eaton, Torvec connection is in play via Impact Engineering and appears Torvec has the answer....
Message from the CEO May 31, 2007
I have repeatedly said that Torvec has a policy to furnish our shareholders with as much information as we are able as soon as we are able. In our May 21, 2007 Update, we shared with you comments made by a member of one of the racing teams about the high performance of our IsoTorque differential. In this Update, I want to share a letter we received from the President and Chief Executive Officer of Impact Engineering, Inc., a company that is working with Ford and Eaton on the hydraulic launch assist program.
Needless to say, this represents a tremendous opportunity for Torvec:
May 25, 2007 Messrs. Jim and Keith Gleasman Torvec 1169 Pittsford Victor Road Pittsford, NY 14534
Dear Jim and Keith:
Thank you very much for hosting my visit yesterday and introducing me to your transmission innovations and to your engineers that work on them. There is nothing more convincing than to see actual prototype hardware being physically tested in a way that demonstrates your core engineering competencies, your ingenuity, and the veracity of your claims.
As a prime contractor for the U.S. Army, it is my job to conduct technical due diligence with potential subcontractors we are seriously considering for key roles. My expectations, although already quite high, were indeed exceeded. Very well done.
I know how precious time is for a small business, so I will get to the point of my visit. Our program with the Army is called HAMMER which stands for Hydraulic hybrids, Advanced Materials and Multi-fuel Engine Research. The subcontract role we are considering for Torvec at this time is one that would involve research funding well exceeding the funding levels available in normal federal government programs for small business innovation research.
The military demands technological superiority. It is ourjob to deliver it as quickly and efficiently as possible. The commercial automotive industry is no less demanding. Competition is exceedingly fierce. We must seek out the best of breed regardless of corporate size.
I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you further. Impact Engineering, Inc. and its partners are ready to proceed with vehicle baseline testing. Details will be provided in the next several days.
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