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Pendleton-based Remy International Inc.’s subsidiary, Remy Electric Motors LLC, is partnering with MotoCzysz LLC on a new electric drive system. The companies say the system was originally designed to fit a motorcycle, but because of its compact size can provide efficiency to automobile and other vehicle manufacturers. The unit is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2011.

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PENDLETON, Ind., Aug. 24 — Remy International, Inc. announces that its subsidiary, Remy Electric Motors, LLC, has entered into an agreement with MotoCzysz LLC to bring a revolutionary, new generation electric drive system to market. The unique drive system leverages Remy’s patented High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) electric motor technology and patent-pending cooling and integration technology from MotoCzysz. The resulting breakthrough is a “complete electric drive system” optimized to elicit and manage the full performance benefit of the powerful Remy motor. The new integrated D1g1tal Dr1ve is the first of its kind of a new classification of complete electric drive solutions. Its compact size, originating from motorcycle racing and winning performance, are expected to provide a remarkable efficiency advantage to automobile and other vehicle manufacturers.

MotoCzysz is an internationally recognized design and engineering firm and considered the leading innovator in the American motorcycle industry. Today, the company focuses primarily on electric drive systems and electric vehicles. “I believe electric drives are the purest and best solution to propel the majority of automobiles around the world. The D1g1tal Dr1ve was designed specifically with that vision in mind. Our partnership with Remy Electric Motors will allow us to deliver a modern, simpler, evolved replacement for the 100 year-old gas engine. Remy is a powerhouse in electric motor design and manufacturing and our first choice for a partner in this emerging sector,” says Michael Czysz, Founder and CEO of MotoCzysz. Czysz concludes, “Our mutual goal is for the D1g1tal Dr1ve to deliver the highest performance, greatest efficiency and most integrated packaging solution available for companies needing electric drive solutions.”

Remy, a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of light duty starters and alternators and Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems, also manufactures electric motors for hybrid and electric vehicles. With over a billion miles of proven reliability, Remy motors are an industry leader. Remy CEO John Weber says, “MotoCzysz proved their ability to optimize a Remy motor with their astounding test results and win in the TT Zero electric motorcycle race on the Isle of Man this year. Integrating that same groundbreaking engineering with the patented Remy HVH motor is a win for our electric automotive and light duty commercial customers. Remy and MotoCzysz have the experience and technology to make this remarkable propulsion system the new industry standard for electric automobiles.”

The new D1g1tal Dr1ve combines high performance and efficiency in the smallest, most integrated solution available. The system was originally designed to fit a motorcycle frame. When applied to automobiles, this weight and size advantage, coupled with disproportionately high performance, will leapfrog other systems and provide OEMs, integrators and converters unheard of efficiencies. In typical electric vehicles, various components from a variety of vendors are assembled and then connected together via wires. The D1g1tal Dr1ve system optimizes and matches all high-voltage components in a single housing. The highly integrated system is packaged as a “super axle” located between the two drive wheels, delivering torque with unprecedented efficiency and compactness. Additionally the D1g1tal Dr1ve’s nearly wireless solution provides additional overall safety for the vehicle.

The first D1g1tal Dr1ve utilizing a liquid-cooled Remy internal permanent magnet (IPM) motor will create class-leading torque (250ft/lbs) and 100kW (135hp) of power at 93% efficiency, measured at the rotor. Future models will extend the D1g1tal Dr1ve range to include an even more powerful drive as well as a smaller, more compact option. Remy and MotoCzysz will make the game-changing D1g1tal Dr1ve unit available in the second quarter of 2011.

About Remy International, Inc.

Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of light duty starters and alternators and Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems. Remy International also manufactures and distributes electric propulsion motors designed with leading edge technology and backed by the security of over a billion miles of proven reliability. In business for over 100 years, today Remy International is actively collaborating with companies throughout the world to develop innovations that are transforming the vehicle industry. Recently, Remy International was recognized by the United States Department of Energy for its leadership role in the hybrid technologies space and awarded a $60 million grant under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

To learn more, visit the Remy brand website at www.remyinc.com

About MotoCzysz, LLC.

MotoCzysz is a design and engineering firm that has been awarded numerous patents and now focuses primarily on electric drive systems and electric vehicles. MotoCzysz recently utilized the D1g1tal Dr1ve in the MotoCzysz E1pc experimental electric motorcycle and won the two largest and most important electric races in 2010; Isle of Man TT zero, IOM and the e-Power Red Bull MotoGP, Laguna Seca. MotoCzysz is also working with Indian Automotive and Motorcycle giant Bajaj on a bold solution for a next generation electric car.

To learn more, visit the MotoCzysz website at www.motoczysz.com

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Source: Remy International Inc.

Pendleton-based Remy International Inc. has signed an agreement to provide electric motors for the first-ever fully electric plug-in sports utility vehicle in the U.S. As part of the deal, Remy will supply Ohio-based AMP Holding Inc. with its HVH250 motors for installation in the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. This is the latest in a series of green technology deals for Remy, including agreements with Daimler, BMW and Allison Transmission Inc.

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Pendleton, Ind. (August 10, 2010) � Today, Remy International, Inc. and AMP Holding, Inc. (OTCBB: AMPD) executives signed a long term electric motor supply agreement for the first-ever plug-in electric crossover vehicle. AMP Holdings is publically traded as (AMPD). Under the agreement, Remy will be the exclusive electric motor supplier providing the patented Remy HVH250TM for the custom AMP electric crossover vehicle conversions.

AMP, a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, earlier this year unveiled its 100% electric 2010 GM Chevrolet Equinox at the grand opening of its U.S. production headquarters in Cincinnati, OH. Since the event, AMP has quickly moved into production of the AMP’s Equinox. By starting with the award-winning 2010 Chevy Equinox, AMP’s unique approach to creating an all-electric vehicle has enabled AMP to beat the competition and become the only company to bring a full-size, high performance American crossover electric vehicle to market.

AMP CEO Steve Burns said, “The entire AMP team is intensely focused on providing our customers with the highest quality products and services when they purchase their Amp electric vehicle. That is why it was critical for us to find partners whom we can trust and count on. Remy International is that kind of partner. Remy’s brand represents reliability and their electric motor is the best motor on the market today. We are very pleased to be working with such a strong company of individuals who share our values of quality and customer service.”

Powered by Remy’s HVH250 electric motors, the AMP electric powertrain has a range of up to 150 miles per charge, will reach a top speed of 90 miles an hour and will go from zero to 60 miles per hour in approximately eight seconds, with a charge voltage of either 110V or 220V. Aggressively priced for a 5-seat electric vehicle at below $50,000 (after government tax credits), the AMP’s 2010 Equinox brings the country’s only full-sized electric vehicle within reach of many Americans.

Remy International CEO John Weber said, “AMP continues to be a leading American made electric vehicle provider. We are proud to be a strategic partner in their innovation. Our relationship holds tremendous potential for both companies. As electric vehicles demand grows, so will the interest in larger electric vehicles like the AMP crossover. It drives wonderfully and makes no sacrifice in the amenities consumers expect. This family sized vehicle can rely on the Remy electric motors. Our motors are backed by over a billion miles of proven reliability.”

Remy’s patented High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) technology’s world-class torque and power density deliver added speed and range to AMP’s electric vehicles. Brands like AMP Electric Vehicles, GM, BMW, Aptera and Allison Transmission use the Remy HVH electric motor because of its superior technology, reliability and the speed to market that comes with Remy’s existing global production capacity.
Today, there are more than 80,000 customer-validated Remy motors on the road. With over a billion miles of proven reliability, Remy’s compact HVH electric propulsion motors are power-dense, lab tested and road proven.
For more details about the HVH250 Series electric motors visit the Remy website at: http://www.remyinc.com/hvh.asp.

About Remy International, Inc.
Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of light duty starters and alternators and Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems. Remy International also manufactures and distributes electric propulsion motors designed with leading edge technology and backed by the security of over a billion miles of proven reliability. In business for over 100 years, today Remy International is actively collaborating with companies throughout the world to develop innovations that are transforming the vehicle industry. Recently, Remy International was recognized by the United States Department of Energy for its leadership role in the hybrid technologies space and awarded a $60 million grant under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

To learn more, visit the Remy brand website at www.remyinc.com.

About AMP Holding Inc.
AMP was founded in 2007 by automotive industry veterans who have created several hi-tech companies. Currently, the AMP team is comprised of top engineers and business executives, as well as two key pioneers of GM’s EV1 project. AMP’s first models to all-electric are the GM Sky and the Pontiac Solstice, and most recently, the Chevrolet Equinox. Since its inception, the AMP all-electric GM Sky has proven itself to be an idea that has generated an extreme amount of interest, with inquiries coming from around the world. AMP will be electrifying a wide range of GM vehicles, and expects to announce new model additions in 2010. The Company expects its vehicle electrification technology will provide new solutions to America’s energy demands.
To learn more, visit the AMP website at www.ampelectricvehicles.com.

Source: Remy

Pendleton-based Remy International on Tuesday will unveil a new electric vehicle. The company plans to sign a Long Term Agreement with Cincinnati-based AMP to help convert the 2010 Chevy Envoy from gasoline powered to a plug-in vehicle.

The electric Envoy will use Remy’s HVH electric motor.

The signing and unveiling will take place at Remy’s international headquarters.

Source: Inside INdiana Business

A Nevada-based company, with manufacturing facilities in Anderson, had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute and the Hawai’i Electric Light Co. Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTI) says it will supply an energy storage system to test wind energy integration. The system will be installed on a wind farm on the Big Island.

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RENO, NV- Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (Altairnano) (NASDAQ: ALTI) today announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) of the University of Hawai’i at M�noa and the Hawai’i Electric Light Company to supply a one-megawatt ALTI-ESS energy storage system for a test of wind energy integration. Under the MOU, Altairnano will provide the ALTI-ESS battery-based power management system to smooth the output of an operating wind farm with a high-rate of charging and discharging of the energy storage system.

“Altairnano technology was selected for this project based on its unique values of long cycle life and very rapid charge and discharge capabilities,” said Dr. Rick Rocheleau, HNEI director. “These characteristics are expected to help meet the integration challenges of high-penetration wind energy sources.”

The project is designed to test the performance characteristics of the battery and to demonstrate the effectiveness of battery storage technology to integrate wind energy into an electric grid. The test is expected to demonstrate solutions for integration of greater levels of renewable energy onto the grid, improving capacity utilization, and reducing dependency on fossil-fuel power generation while maintaining grid performance and reliability.

Terry Copeland, Altairnano president and CEO, said, “This project will show the value of our technology to cost-effectively meet the performance requirements for fast energy storage needed for wind integration, and we look forward to working with our partners to provide Hawai’i Electric Light Company with the means to increase their use of renewable energy sources.”

Hawai’i Electric Light Company plans to install the energy storage system at the Hawi Renewable Development wind farm on the north end of Hawai’i's Big Island.

“We are looking forward to pursuing this opportunity with HNEI and Altairnano,” said Jay Ignacio, Hawai’i Electric Light Company president. “Over one-third of our energy is produced from renewable sources. Our goal is to reduce our fossil fuel dependency to zero. This project will help us better understand how we can achieve our goal.”

The memorandum of understanding is nonbinding. A definitive agreement reflecting the terms of the memorandum is expected to be finalized by the 4th quarter of 2010 with system installation in the first half of 2011.

The Office of Naval Research is providing funding for the project through a grant to the University of Hawai’i. Projects that support the Department of Navy’s energy programs to demonstrate technologies that enable increased implementation of alternative energy sources and promote energy security, are made possible by the efforts of Senator Inouye, Senate Appropriations Chair, to ensure that the Department of Defense is adequately resourced to make these critical and cutting edge investments in energy technology.

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The views and conclusions in this release are not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government or of any other parties involved in this project. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Government.

About Altairnano, Inc.

Headquartered in Reno, Nevada with manufacturing in Anderson, Indiana, Altairnano is a leading provider of energy storage systems for clean, efficient power and energy management. Altairnano’s Lithium-Titanate based battery systems are among the highest performing and most scalable, with applications that include complete energy storage systems for use in providing frequency regulation and renewables integration for the electric grid, battery modules and cells for transportation applications, and battery packs for several different military applications. For more information please visit Altairnano at www.altairnano.com.

About The Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI)

The Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) is a research unit in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) of the University of Hawai’i at M�noa. HNEI began operations in 1974 and was formally established in statute by the Hawai’i State Legislature in 2006 under Act 235 with a mandate that includes development of renewable sources of energy for power generation and transportation, and to demonstrate and deploy efficient energy end-use technologies including those that address peak electric demand issues for Hawaii’s electrical power grids. HNEI coordinates its work closely with the State Energy Resources Coordinator in support of the Hawai’i Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI). Current research includes the areas of hydrogen and fuel cells, ocean resources and energy systems, fuels and high value products derived from locally-produced biomass and engineered microbial systems, photovoltaics, and batteries and electric vehicles. HNEI also conducts research and manages public-private partnership projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Office of Naval Research to identify, model, and validate technology solutions that enable increased penetration of renewable energy onto the electrical grids of the different Hawai’i islands thus helping to reduce fossil fuel importation and increase Hawai’i's energy security.

About Hawai’i Electric Light Company

Hawai’i Electric Light Company (HELCO) provides more than one-third of its energy from renewable sources including geothermal, wind, run-of-river hydro, concentrating solar and solar photovoltaic sources. At times, more than half the energy provided to its 80,000 customers is from renewable sources.

HELCO is focused on grid integration of variable generation Hawai’i to support even greater renewable energy penetration on all Hawaiian islands and on the U.S. mainland, with the support and interest of the U.S. Department of Energy and its National Labs, the Office of Naval Research, EPRI, NERC, and other utilities. HELCO is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Company, which is owned by Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE). The Hawaiian Electric companies are signatories to an energy agreement under the Hawai’i Clean Energy Initiative, a statewide effort to obtain 70 percent of the State of Hawai’i's energy for electricity and ground transportation from clean sources.

Tomato-based food products company Red Gold Inc. is expanding operations in Orestes. It plans to create 41 jobs by 2012. The company says it has invested more than $5.1 million in a new facility at its Orestes operation, in addition to more than $20 million in company-wide capital expenditures so far this year.

Source: Inside INdiana Business

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ORESTES, Ind. (Aug. 5, 2010) – Red Gold Inc., a Madison County based manufacturer of tomato-based food products, announced today that it will expand its production operations here creating 41 new jobs by 2012.

The company, which produces canned tomatoes, ketchup, tomato juice and pasta sauces, among other tomato products, all in Indiana locations, invested more than $5.1 million in the construction of a new 23,000 square-foot facility at its current Orestes campus. The expansion includes a high-speed food processing line and automated food technology and distribution equipment. This investment is in addition to several other company-wide capital expenditures totaling more than $20 million this year alone.

“Indiana continues to be an affordable environment in which businesses like Red Gold can grow,” said Governor Mitch Daniels. “Red Gold has employed generations of Hoosiers and we’re glad they’ve chosen to expand here again.”

Red Gold will begin hiring additional processing technicians and advanced manufacturing employees this summer, and selective hiring will continue over the next 18 months while Red Gold seeks to fill some part time and summer positions in addition to the 41 new full-time positions. In total, Red Gold has more than 1,300 full-time employees, which includes the production facilities in Elwood, Geneva and Orestes in Indiana.

“This begins the next chapter of Red Gold’s aggressive growth strategy in fresh tomatoes, sauces and specialty tomato products. Red Gold is an industry leader and ripe for opportunity and continued growth,” said Tim Ingle, director of human resources at Red Gold.

The company recently commemorated the multimillion dollar expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony with employees and members of the Reichart family, who founded the company. Red Gold produces canned tomatoes and tomato-based products for the retail, foodservice, private label and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso and Sacramento.
“The town has a long relationship with the company and the founding Reichart family,” said John Shettle, president of the Orestes town council. “Red Gold has helped the town with projects from time to time, so the town is happy to help them continue to grow and create jobs in our community.”

According to latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Stats Indiana, more than 33,000 Hoosiers are employed in the food manufacturing industry.

About Red Gold
Red Gold is the premier full-line tomato processing company with its corporate headquarters located in Orestes, Indiana. Red Gold produces premium quality canned tomatoes and tomato-based products for the retail, foodservice, private label, and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso, and Sacramento. Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: “To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world.” Visit www.RedGoldTomatoes.com to learn more about Tomato Country and for delicious tomato recipes.

About IEDC
Created by Governor Mitch Daniels in 2005 to replace the former Department of Commerce, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation is governed by a 12-member board chaired by Governor Daniels. Mitch Roob serves as the chief executive officer of the IEDC. For more information about IEDC, visit www.iedc.in.gov.
Source: Indiana Economic Development Corp.

Anderson to vie for share of 6,000 auto-related jobs

ANDERSON, Ind. —  It has been years since Anderson has seen money from General Motors, but a Tuesday announcement of a partnership between the motor company and Anderson’s Bright Automotive means the automaker is once again investing in the community.

Newly formed General Motors Ventures will invest $5 million in Bright and will own a minor stake in the company, said Jon Lauckner, president of GM Venture. This is the first company GM Ventures has invested in, and it will help accelerate Bright’s production of the IDEA, a plug-in hybrid commercial vehicle.

The $5 million is an initial investment, GM spokeswoman Sherrie Arb said, as the purpose of GM Ventures is to provide seed money to start-up companies with innovative technology ideas. Future funding is possible, she said.

The strategic relationship between the two could mean an additional 6,000 jobs, although it is still unclear if those jobs will be here in Anderson — 1,000 would be direct production jobs and 5,000 in the way of suppliers and to support infrastructure.

“Indiana has been a wonderful partner, and we really appreciate coming of age there, and we are doing all that we can to match the best (site) selection with those communities we are really close to,” said Reuben Munger, Bright Automotive Chairman and CEO. “Anderson is at the front of that list.”

And Anderson’s Flagship Enterprise Center — where Bright is currently located — can accommodate an expansion by Bright if the company decides to remain here for production, Flagship President and CEO Charles Staley said.

Bright is currently expanding its laboratory for Bright eSoultions with a 3,500-square-foot facility, and an 80,000-square-foot building is being built near the Flagship Center that could act as an interim step-up for Bright to go from its present space to some elevated prototyping and light manufacturing, he said.

Staley said they have been working with Bright to look at spaces in the area to accommodate a much larger expansion and production but stressed that the Flagship and Anderson would have to compete with other cities and states to earn it.

“We have an advantage,” he said. “We know the company. We have supported the company. We have walked this path with Bright and leveraged every resource we could for them. We have been in the trenches with them supporting them through the dark days. They know that.

“Do we have a lock on this though? No, we don’t. They are going to go out and look at other sites. That is due diligence on their part. But we do think we can compete. Indiana is a great place to do this sort of thing. The legacy here is in electrical engineering and hybrid platforms. This is the electrical engineering capital. They know that Anderson has supported them.

“I think we have the advantage, but we have to go back to the drawing board and put together a program and platform to seal the deal so they will do the manufacturing here.”

Lauckner said the partnership is one that will benefit both companies well. He wouldn’t elaborate about the share they now hold in Bright, only saying it was a minority one. He said the investment will advance GM’s position to develop energy-efficient powertrains and advance hybrid technology.

“We’re basically delighted to be in a partnership, a strategic relationship with Ruben (Munger) and the Bright team,” Lauckner said. “We hope as an early investor that we not only support Bright in development of production with technology we have with engines and transmissions, but we also hope to act as a catalyst to grow the capital base of the company and ultimately lead to the successful development of the Bright IDEA van.”

Bright and GM have been in talks since last fall about a potential partnership. Bright approached several original equipment manufacturers and GM emerged as the best, overall strategic fit, according to Bright officials.

Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon said the partnership with GM is a “huge step” in the right direction.

“We’ve been awaiting this announcement,” he said. “This is going to spurn excitement and motion from the Department of Energy. Now we have to go to work and make sure this stays right here in Anderson.”

Bright has applied for a $450 million low-interest loan through the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program to begin mass production of the IDEA by 2012. The company was previously denied DOE grants of $17 million and $18 million.

With delays in funding and a recession economy, Bright was forced to reduce staff and halt some efforts, pushing the release date for mass production closer to 2014, Munger said.

Rob Sparks, executive director for Anderson’s Corporation for Economic Development, said Ockomon and his team, including Sparks, have been working “very hard” and continue to do everything they can to bolster Anderson’s position to support Bright.

“Only time will tell how all of that will pay off,” he said.

The city is “fully supportive” in helping entice Bright to stay, though, Sparks said.

“We have been pretty aggressive doing what we can as a community,” he said. “There are some things out of our control, but everything within our reach we’ve done to try to help them. We have looked at about every scenario to try to assist them in order to land their manufacturing here. But we still have to climb a hill.”

Anderson Economic Development Director Linda Dawson said they have had many conversations with Bright to discuss possible future incentives and look forward to continuing those conversations.

“GM is an old, respected name in Anderson and served Anderson quite well for years,” she said. “Bright is the new name in Anderson. We hope with the partnership being formed that GM would once again have a presence in Anderson with Bright. There is obviously a qualified labor force well skilled in alternative energy technology.

“We feel like this would be a benefit to not only both companies and Anderson but also a benefit to the world in general by putting new renewable energy in a common transportation van.”

ANDERSON, Ind. — ANDERSON – The Indianapolis Colts’ arrival in Anderson for training camp was conducted quietly Sunday. Players arrived at their dorm rooms with a minimum of fanfare. Media interviews were conducted in the lawn just outside the Mansfield Apartments building that is housing the press and the two who were made available were head coach Jim Caldwell and quarterback Peyton Manning.

Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon was on hand to personally welcome both Caldwell and Manning to the city. Manning’s only training camp in Anderson

was his rookie season.

“I do not remember much of that camp at all,” said Manning. “Bill (Colts President Polian) and I drove up together. It was such a whirlwind. Maybe it’s an indication that I’m getting old that I can’t recall my first one.”

He had no opinion formed yet about the facilities at Anderson University.

“I just drove up here this morning and then came out here to talk to you,” Manning said. “But I’m sure the organization wouldn’t have moved us to Anderson for training camp if Anderson couldn’t take care of our needs. It will be a great camp I’m sure.”

Injuries from a year ago to players like safety Bob Sanders, defensive lineman Dwight Freeney and wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez were quickly a topic of conversation.

“I expect all of those guys who were on the bubble with their injuries will be ready to go when we start practice (today),” said Caldwell. “When we saw Sanders he was moving well and was quick.”

Generally the team that lost the previous Super Bowl, as the Colts did in February to the New Orleans Saints, hasn’t fared well the following season. Caldwell said he did consult some coaches in the off-season who had faced that but didn’t specifically relate what advice they might have given him.

“I don’t think that will be a problem for us,” said Caldwell. “This team has always been excellent at compartmentalizing things. By temperament you can’t tell whether they won or lost after a game. Not everyone handles things the way we do.”

Caldwell expects to see very little change in camp even though the site moved from Terre Haute to Anderson.

“Every year we tweak things a little bit,” he said. “But I came up here to see the facilities in Anderson before today. What a great job Anderson University has done for us in getting ready.”

He has no doubt that the camp will not only get the team ready for the season, but also answer a few questions along the way.

“I don’t think we have any single area where the competition is greater than another,” said Caldwell. “There will be a lot of great competition. We will either be building depth or developing a starter.”

He did acknowledge that the starting quarterback job probably wasn’t up for grabs. “Peyton is kind of a special situation,” said Campbell. “When you have him with that kind of work ethic it trickles down through all of the players.”

The first practice of camp takes place today beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will be two practices today, the second one at 3:30.