With technical centers and offices throughout Europe, the U.S. and
Asia, Ricardo is a leading independent technology provider and deep-content
strategic management consultant to the world's transportation sector
industries. The company's engineering expertise ranges from vehicle systems
integration, controls, electronics and software development, to the latest
driveline and transmission systems and gasoline, diesel, hybrid and fuel
cell powertrain technologies. Its customers include the world's major
automakers, tier 1 suppliers and leading motorsport teams. The headquarters
of Ricardo's U.S. operations, Ricardo, Inc., is located at Van Buren
Township, Michigan. The company's skill base represents the
state-of-the-art in low emissions and fuel-efficient powertrain technology,
and can be best summarized: "Ricardo is Fuel Economy." Ricardo plc posted
sales of $344 million in financial year 2007 and is a constituent of the
FTSE techMark 100 index -- a group of innovative technology companies
listed on the London Stock Exchange.
