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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage

Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 23, 2025 -- As high temperatures increase, Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand today, June 23 from 3-8 p.m. to help lessen the energy demand on the power grid and reduce the potential of isolated power outages. As we continue to ... Continue reading

INMOTION Launches the All-New V6 Electric Unicycle, Redefining Urban Mobility

INMOTION Launches the All-New V6 Electric Unicycle, Redefining Urban Mobility

SHENZHEN, China, June 23, 2025 -- INMOTION, the global leader in personal electric mobility, officially launched the all-new V6 Electric Unicycle today. Designed specifically for short-distance commuting and everyday travel, the V6 combines portability, technology, and riding enjoyment, offering an efficient, eco-frie ... Continue reading

New Frontier Aerospace Successfully Tests Its Revolutionary Mjölnir Rocket Engine

New Frontier Aerospace Successfully Tests Its Revolutionary Mjölnir Rocket Engine

KENT, Wash., June 23, 2025 -- New Frontier Aerospace (NFA) has achieved a major milestone with a series of successful hot fire tests of its 3D-printed Mjölnir rocket engine, the world's most advanced compact pump-fed rocket engine. Featuring a full-flow staged combustion cycle, Mjölnir represents the leading edge of ... Continue reading

2025 KIA K4 EARNS 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

2025 KIA K4 EARNS 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2025 -- The 2025 Kia K4 has been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest safety rating, the 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. This rating applies to K4 models built after January 2025 and reflects the K4's strong performance in IIHS's most rigorous testing to ... Continue reading

"ENCLAVE RACE LAB" DRIVING SIMULATOR LOUNGE OPENS AT THE MOTOR ENCLAVE

"ENCLAVE RACE LAB" DRIVING SIMULATOR LOUNGE OPENS AT THE MOTOR ENCLAVE

Advanced SimRacing named "Official Racing Simulator" of The Motor Enclave TAMPA, Fla., June 24, 2025 -- The Motor Enclave has announced that it has entered a partnership with Advanced SimRacing to promote and showcase their full line of professional driving simulators. In addition to becoming the "Official Racing Simul ... Continue reading

Envirotech (EVTV) Announces Vision for Multi-modal Electric Mobility Ecosystem

Envirotech (EVTV) Announces Vision for Multi-modal Electric Mobility Ecosystem

HOUSTON, June 24, 2025 -- Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. ("Envirotech") today announced its bold vision to lead the future of electric mobility by integrating sustainable, American-assembled solutions across land, air, and sea, tapping into multiple multi-billion-dollar end markets. As global demand for alternatives to carb ... Continue reading

HD Hyundai to Spearhead Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding and Maritime Alliance

HD Hyundai to Spearhead Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding and Maritime Alliance

Hosted the Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Leaders Forum to lay the groundwork for a strategic shipbuilding and maritime alliance Private-public sector initiatives for Korea-U.S. shipbuilding collaboration take shape—second forum scheduled in the U.S. this October "In awe of the remarkable capability of Korean shipyards. E ... Continue reading

Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Market worth 8.7 million units by 2035 | MarketsandMarkets

Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Market worth 8.7 million units by 2035 | MarketsandMarkets

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 24, 2025 -- The Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle Market is projected to grow from 291 thousand units in 2025 to 8.7 million units by 2035 at a CAGR of 40.5%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The global automotive industry is steadily transitioning from traditional driver-assist tech ... Continue reading

Lytx's 2025 "Road Safety Report" Delivers Top Roadway Risks and Trends for Commercial Fleets

Lytx's 2025 "Road Safety Report" Delivers Top Roadway Risks and Trends for Commercial Fleets

While industry-wide collision rates per vehicle increased 24% from Q4 2023 through 2024, Lytx data shows a reduction in severity and overall risky driving behaviors amongst clients SAN DIEGO, June 24, 2025 -- Lytx® Inc., the industry pioneer of video and safety-driven efficiency, today released its reimagined 2025 ... Continue reading

Molicel Launches INR-21700-M65A and INR-21700-P60B, Pioneering Market Leading Power for E-bikes and light electric vehicles

Molicel Launches INR-21700-M65A and INR-21700-P60B, Pioneering Market Leading Power for E-bikes and light electric vehicles

TAIPEI, June 24, 2025 -- Molicel, a global leader in high-performance lithium-ion cells, today announced that its two cutting-edge 21700 battery models – INR-21700-M65A and the INR-21700-P60B – are set to revolutionize the LEV (Light Electric Vehicle) market with unparalleled power solutions. Both the INR-21700-M65 ... Continue reading

New Ownership, Same Values: Rational Automotive Repair Becomes North Star Automotive

New Ownership, Same Values: Rational Automotive Repair Becomes North Star Automotive

Deal Facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions  AUSTIN, Texas, June 24, 2025 -- Rational Automotive Repair, a trusted name in the Austin auto service community for nearly four decades, has been acquired by Bill and DeAnna Rogers and their son, Ryan Hawkins. The business has been rebranded as North Star Automotive, ... Continue reading

OLEDWorks GmbH Receives Regional Investment Funding to Expand Production Capacity for OLEDs for the Automotive Industry in Germany

OLEDWorks GmbH Receives Regional Investment Funding to Expand Production Capacity for OLEDs for the Automotive Industry in Germany

AACHEN, Germany, June 24, 2025 -- OLEDWorks GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of OLEDWorks LLC (Rochester, NY, USA), has received an investment grant from the joint task "Improvement of Regional Economic Structure" to expand its OLED production facility in Aachen. The project, entitled "OLEDWorks Production Capacity Exte ... Continue reading

RV Adventures Reimagined: Iconic National Park Trips from Blacksford Premium RV Rentals on All Access with Andy Garcia

RV Adventures Reimagined: Iconic National Park Trips from Blacksford Premium RV Rentals on All Access with Andy Garcia

LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2025 -- Discover how RV travel to our greatest national parks can be luxurious and hassle free in an upcoming segment. Continue Reading Blacksford Premium RV Rentals All Access with Andy Garcia will feature Blacksford Premium RV Rentals, a company that is transforming the rental experience, on a s ... Continue reading

TSA expects over 18.5 million people to travel by air over busy Fourth of July holiday

TSA expects over 18.5 million people to travel by air over busy Fourth of July holiday

Offers family-friendly travel tips and customer service options WASHINGTON, June 24, 2025 -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation's airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year's projection include ... Continue reading

Volvo Construction Equipment acquires Swecon

Volvo Construction Equipment acquires Swecon

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 24, 2025 -- Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has come to an agreement with Lantmännen to acquire the Swecon's business operations in Sweden, Germany and the Baltics including Entrack. Volvo CE will pay 7 billion SEK for the acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval. ... Continue reading

Volvo Group Receives EU Innovation Support for CarbonSmart Initiative

Volvo Group Receives EU Innovation Support for CarbonSmart Initiative

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 24, 2025 -- Volvo Group's engine plant in Skövde, Sweden, has been awarded up to €49 million from the EU Innovation Fund to support the CarbonSmart Factory project: SPACE. This initiative aims to advance Volvo's transformation through net-zero innovation and clean technology. ... Continue reading

California Oil Refiners' Gasoline Profit Margin Hit 97 cents Per Gallon in April, Retail Refining Margin Is $1.02, Says Consumer Watchdog

California Oil Refiners' Gasoline Profit Margin Hit 97 cents Per Gallon in April, Retail Refining Margin Is $1.02, Says Consumer Watchdog

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 24, 2025 -- As oil refiners make a case in Sacramento for a bailout, new data published by the California Energy Commission shows oil refiners making 97 cents per gallon in gross profit from California gasoline in April – more than double their historical norms. Consumer Watchdog said oil ref ... Continue reading

Turn Heads in Miami with a Pre-Owned McLaren from Limited Spec Automotive

Turn Heads in Miami with a Pre-Owned McLaren from Limited Spec Automotive

Car collectors and thrill-seekers now have more reasons to get excited. Limited Spec Automotive has curated a premier selection of used McLaren vehicles for sale near Miami. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe June 2025 BYD Invasion

Letter From Europe June 2025 BYD Invasion

SEE ALSO: THE AUTO CHANNEL BYD CONTENT LIBRARY By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Greetings all from sunny Budapest. Even though I am only half way through my trip I thought a letter might be in order. ... Continue reading

World Premiere Video Of 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 EV With 435 Mile Range

World Premiere Video Of 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 EV With 435 Mile Range

The ID.7 is the first all-electric Volkswagen for the upper mid-size class ... Continue reading

Types of Evidence that Determine Compensation After a Truck Accident

Types of Evidence that Determine Compensation After a Truck Accident

Unlike other auto collisions, truck accidents can be catastrophic since the massive size and design can cause more damage. Truck accident survivors may be unable to work due to severe injuries. ... Continue reading

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