Students in Clemson University's automotive research program intend to build a working electric vehicle by this summer.

Clemson University is seeking specialty-equipment industry partners for its Deep Orange program, a long-term initiative to advance Clemson University’s automotive research and engineering profile. Students will design, engineer and manufacture a vehicle prototype each year as well as work directly with Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

The program specifically seeks from SEMA members products, including wiring harnesses, connectors; switches and telltales; heating and ventilation components; exhaust systems; digital instrument clusters; custom body panels and bumpers; custom interior and exterior lighting; and rims.

The first Deep Orange vehicle, expected for completion this summer, evolves around the concept of a range-extended battery electric vehicle with several technical innovations currently not available on the automotive market, according to the university.

If your company is interested in participating, contact Marshall Saunders at msaunde@clemson.edu.

Students in Clemson University's automotive research program intend to build a working electric vehicle by this summer.

Clemson University is seeking specialty-equipment industry partners for its Deep Orange program, a long-term initiative to advance Clemson University’s automotive research and engineering profile. Students will design, engineer and manufacture a vehicle prototype each year as well as work directly with Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

The program specifically seeks from SEMA members products, including wiring harnesses, connectors; switches and telltales; heating and ventilation components; exhaust systems; digital instrument clusters; custom body panels and bumpers; custom interior and exterior lighting; and rims.

The first Deep Orange vehicle, expected for completion this summer, evolves around the concept of a range-extended battery electric vehicle with several technical innovations currently not available on the automotive market, according to the university.

If your company is interested in participating, contact Marshall Saunders at msaunde@clemson.edu.

Students in Clemson University's automotive research program intend to build a working electric vehicle by this summer.

Clemson University is seeking specialty-equipment industry partners for its Deep Orange program, a long-term initiative to advance Clemson University’s automotive research and engineering profile. Students will design, engineer and manufacture a vehicle prototype each year as well as work directly with Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

The program specifically seeks from SEMA members products, including wiring harnesses, connectors; switches and telltales; heating and ventilation components; exhaust systems; digital instrument clusters; custom body panels and bumpers; custom interior and exterior lighting; and rims.

The first Deep Orange vehicle, expected for completion this summer, evolves around the concept of a range-extended battery electric vehicle with several technical innovations currently not available on the automotive market, according to the university.

If your company is interested in participating, contact Marshall Saunders at msaunde@clemson.edu.

Students in Clemson University's automotive research program intend to build a working electric vehicle by this summer.

Clemson University is seeking specialty-equipment industry partners for its Deep Orange program, a long-term initiative to advance Clemson University’s automotive research and engineering profile. Students will design, engineer and manufacture a vehicle prototype each year as well as work directly with Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

The program specifically seeks from SEMA members products, including wiring harnesses, connectors; switches and telltales; heating and ventilation components; exhaust systems; digital instrument clusters; custom body panels and bumpers; custom interior and exterior lighting; and rims.

The first Deep Orange vehicle, expected for completion this summer, evolves around the concept of a range-extended battery electric vehicle with several technical innovations currently not available on the automotive market, according to the university.

If your company is interested in participating, contact Marshall Saunders at msaunde@clemson.edu.

Students in Clemson University's automotive research program intend to build a working electric vehicle by this summer.

Clemson University is seeking specialty-equipment industry partners for its Deep Orange program, a long-term initiative to advance Clemson University’s automotive research and engineering profile. Students will design, engineer and manufacture a vehicle prototype each year as well as work directly with Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

The program specifically seeks from SEMA members products, including wiring harnesses, connectors; switches and telltales; heating and ventilation components; exhaust systems; digital instrument clusters; custom body panels and bumpers; custom interior and exterior lighting; and rims.

The first Deep Orange vehicle, expected for completion this summer, evolves around the concept of a range-extended battery electric vehicle with several technical innovations currently not available on the automotive market, according to the university.

If your company is interested in participating, contact Marshall Saunders at msaunde@clemson.edu.

Students in Clemson University's automotive research program intend to build a working electric vehicle by this summer.

Clemson University is seeking specialty-equipment industry partners for its Deep Orange program, a long-term initiative to advance Clemson University’s automotive research and engineering profile. Students will design, engineer and manufacture a vehicle prototype each year as well as work directly with Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

The program specifically seeks from SEMA members products, including wiring harnesses, connectors; switches and telltales; heating and ventilation components; exhaust systems; digital instrument clusters; custom body panels and bumpers; custom interior and exterior lighting; and rims.

The first Deep Orange vehicle, expected for completion this summer, evolves around the concept of a range-extended battery electric vehicle with several technical innovations currently not available on the automotive market, according to the university.

If your company is interested in participating, contact Marshall Saunders at msaunde@clemson.edu.

Students in Clemson University's automotive research program intend to build a working electric vehicle by this summer.

Clemson University is seeking specialty-equipment industry partners for its Deep Orange program, a long-term initiative to advance Clemson University’s automotive research and engineering profile. Students will design, engineer and manufacture a vehicle prototype each year as well as work directly with Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

The program specifically seeks from SEMA members products, including wiring harnesses, connectors; switches and telltales; heating and ventilation components; exhaust systems; digital instrument clusters; custom body panels and bumpers; custom interior and exterior lighting; and rims.

The first Deep Orange vehicle, expected for completion this summer, evolves around the concept of a range-extended battery electric vehicle with several technical innovations currently not available on the automotive market, according to the university.

If your company is interested in participating, contact Marshall Saunders at msaunde@clemson.edu.

	Mandy Mathis, a member of Google's automotive division, will discuss how to improve your company's search rankings in her SEMA webinar "Search Engine Marketing 101" on April 8.

Consumers are increasingly turning to the Web to search for products, pricing and convenient shipping solutions, particularly automotive enthusiasts. A survey from the 2009 SEMA Show, for example, revealed that 72% of enthusiasts have purchased some parts and accessories online. Successful companies of the future must optimize not only their offerings, but also their knowledge of Internet marketing techniques.

In an exclusive SEMA webinar, "Search Engine Marketing 101," April 8, 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m., Google’s Mandy Mathis will offer expert insight into geographic targeting and optimizing Internet ads for the best possible performance.

Mathis, a member of Google’s automotive team who works with automotive websites, dealers, and parts and accessories retailers and manufacturers, will discuss the company’s own list of best practices and provide tips on how to reach the desired audience with the right message at the right time in her webinar.

Learn how to track your search-engine marketing efforts to ensure that your company is achieving the maximum return on investment.

For additional details and to register, follow this link. SEMA webinars are free for members, and just $29 for non-members.

Legislation that originally sought to prohibit public road use of a motor vehicle equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide was approved by the Mississippi Legislature and sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill was amended by SEMA with the support of the Mississippi State Troopers Association to better protect public road safety while ensuring legitimate off-road uses of nitrous-oxide systems.

Under the amendment, a nitrous-oxide delivery system can be installed on a vehicle if made inoperative by disconnecting the feed line or removing the canisters while the vehicle is being operated on public roads.

Legislation that originally sought to prohibit public road use of a motor vehicle equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide was approved by the Mississippi Legislature and sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill was amended by SEMA with the support of the Mississippi State Troopers Association to better protect public road safety while ensuring legitimate off-road uses of nitrous-oxide systems.

Under the amendment, a nitrous-oxide delivery system can be installed on a vehicle if made inoperative by disconnecting the feed line or removing the canisters while the vehicle is being operated on public roads.