October 6, 2008 - Helping fleets meet fuel efficiency goals, 36SI(TM) heavy-duty alternator is designed to reduce engine horsepower needed to run itself so that more horsepower is available to run truck. Use of brushless design results in fewer moving parts that could wear, promoting durability and extended alternator life. While also optimized for cooling, design employs Remote Sense technology to help reduce battery charge time by up to 50%.

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Remy International, Inc.
600 Corporation Drive
Pendleton, IN, 46064, USA

Wal-Mart Purchases 36SI Alternator to Further Fleet's Efficiency

PENDLETON, Ind., Sept. 24 -- Delco Remy's new 36SI(TM) heavy-duty alternator is helping fleets meet fuel efficiency improvement goals. Design enhancements to the 36SI alternator include improved cooling, durability and overall efficiency.

Ultimately, alternator efficiency improvements equate to fuel savings. Large fleets, such as giant retailer Wal-Mart, are purchasing the alternator to improve their efficiency across their truck fleets.

"Wal-Mart is committed to increasing the overall efficiency of its fleet. New developments in technology are helping us move toward our goals," said Jeff Byrne, Senior Director of Purchasing and Fleet Maintenance for the transportation division at Wal-Mart Stores.

The 36SI alternator has a brushless design. This means fewer moving parts to wear, resulting in improved durability and life of the alternator. It also features Remote Sense technology that can reduce battery charge time by 50%.

"The 36SI was designed to reduce the engine horsepower needed to run the unit, leaving more horsepower to run the truck. This translates directly into fuel savings," explains Kent Jones, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Delco Remy.

Visit http://www.delcoremy.com/ to learn more about the Delco Remy 36SI and other high efficiency alternators.

About Remy International, Inc.:

Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leading manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems and Remy brand starters, alternators and hybrid power technology. The Company also provides worldwide components and core-exchange service for automobiles, light trucks, medium and heavy-duty trucks and other heavy-duty, off-road and industrial applications.

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