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Are EV's Just A Take The Money And Run Place Holder? German Auto Giants Place Their Bets On Hydrogen Powered Cars

Are EV's Just A Take The Money And Run Place Holder? German Auto Giants Place Their Bets On Hydrogen Powered Cars

MUNICH, Sept 22, September 2021; Reuters reported that battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don't rule out the underdog hydrogen. That's the view of some major automakers, including BMW (BMWG.DE) and Audi (VOWG_p.DE), which are developing hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehi ... Continue reading

EU court adviser finds car emissions measurement defeat devices broadly illegal

EU court adviser finds car emissions measurement defeat devices broadly illegal

BRUSSELS, Sept 23, 2021; Reuters reported that software that Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) used to alter pollutant emissions based on the temperature and altitude is illegal unless it prevents potentially dangerous sudden damage to the engine, an adviser to the EU's top court said on Thursday. The finding, if confirmed by ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars To Go "No Fuel, No Leather" - Save The Earth Save The Cows

Volvo Cars To Go "No Fuel, No Leather" - Save The Earth Save The Cows

September 23, 2021 Volvo Cars is taking an ethical stand for animal welfare in its fully electric cars. Starting with the new C40 Recharge, all new fully electric Volvo models will be completely leather-free. ... Continue reading

EVLOMO proceeding with 8 GWH Lithium battery plant slated for construction in Q1 2022 at CPGC, Rayong | EVLOMO & Rojana have parted ways

EVLOMO proceeding with 8 GWH Lithium battery plant slated for construction in Q1 2022 at CPGC, Rayong | EVLOMO & Rojana have parted ways

BANGKOK, Sept. 23, 2021 -- EVLOMO is setting up 8 GWH Lithium battery plant in Thailand entailing a total investment outlay of $ 1.06 billion. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Solenoid Market (2021 to 2026) - Wide Array of Applications Employing Solenoids Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Solenoid Market (2021 to 2026) - Wide Array of Applications Employing Solenoids Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Solenoid Market by Application (Body Control & Interiors, Engine Control & Cooling System, Safety, HVAC), Vehicle Type (PC, LCV, Truck, Bus), EV Type (BEV, PHEV, FCEV), Valve Design, Function, Operation, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offe ... Continue reading

Jeep® Brand Announces 2022 Wrangler Willys With Xtreme Recon Package at 2021 Detroit 4Fest

Jeep® Brand Announces 2022 Wrangler Willys With Xtreme Recon Package at 2021 Detroit 4Fest

Orders open in October for Wrangler Willys with Xtreme Recon Package, with production starting at the Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Plant in December The 2022 Jeep® Wrangler Willys is now available with the Xtreme Recon Package with 35-inch tires straight from the factory, delivering best-in-class approach angle, departure a ... Continue reading

Quark Expeditions' Guests to Become Part of Polar History on the Inaugural Voyage of Ultramarine

Quark Expeditions' Guests to Become Part of Polar History on the Inaugural Voyage of Ultramarine

SEATTLE, Sept. 23, 2021 -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, has confirmed that the inaugural voyage of its technologically-advanced ship Ultramarine will be the highly-anticipated "Solar Eclipse 2021: Totality in Antarctica, with South Georgia and Falkland Islands" trip—which enables guests t ... Continue reading

Welcome, The First AI-Powered App for Place Discovery, Launches in Cities Globally

Welcome, The First AI-Powered App for Place Discovery, Launches in Cities Globally

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2021 -- Today, Welcome, the only personalized city guide powered by friends and experts, and made smart by a real-time AI, announced its official launch out of Beta in addition to $3.5M in seed funding led by Accel with participation from Lakestar Ventures. ... Continue reading

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame to induct 7 members

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame to induct 7 members

Seven outstanding journalists will be inducted into the 2021 class of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees have made major, sustained contributions in print, broadcast and online media to news, sports, business, automotive and cultural journalism. ... Continue reading

Automotive Battery Management System Market by Type, Application, and Geography | Global Forecast to 2025 | 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports

Automotive Battery Management System Market by Type, Application, and Geography | Global Forecast to 2025 | 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2021 -- The global automotive battery management system market is poised to grow by USD 714.41 million during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of almost 7% during the forecast period, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading

Automotive Edge Computing Consortium Publishes White Paper: Distributed Computing in an AECC System

Automotive Edge Computing Consortium Publishes White Paper: Distributed Computing in an AECC System

WAKEFIELD, Mass.--The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC), a non-profit consortium of cross-industry players working to drive best practices for the coming vehicle and computing convergence, today announced the publication of the white paper, Distributed Computing in an AECC System, Version 1.0.0, available as ... Continue reading

Automotive Oil & Air Filters Market to Grow Due to Emergence of Next-gen Products to Withstand Harsh External Environments: TMR

Automotive Oil & Air Filters Market to Grow Due to Emergence of Next-gen Products to Withstand Harsh External Environments: TMR

ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2021 -- The growing use of technology supported by IoT devices is redefining automobile filtration processes that has led to the emergence of next-gen automotive oil & air filters. ... Continue reading

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Cox Automotive Mobility Hosts Inaugural Virtual EV Battery Summit on September 30

Cox Automotive Mobility Hosts Inaugural Virtual EV Battery Summit on September 30

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2021 -- As part of its commitment to take charge of the electric vehicle (EV) transportation future, Cox Automotive Mobility will host its inaugural EV Battery Summit from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 30. ... Continue reading

Daimler Trucks North America Integrates Allison Transmission’s Award Winning 3414 Regional Haul Series™ into Freightliner Cascadia

Daimler Trucks North America Integrates Allison Transmission’s Award Winning 3414 Regional Haul Series™ into Freightliner Cascadia

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Daimler Trucks North America Integrates Allison Transmission’s Award Winning 3414 Regional Haul Series™ into Freightliner Cascadia (Photo: Business Wire) Daimler Trucks North America Integrates Allison Transmission’s Award Winning 3414 Regional Haul Series™ into Freightliner Ca ... Continue reading

DC Motor Market | Analysing Growth in Electrical Components & Equipment Industry | 17000 + Technavio Reports

DC Motor Market | Analysing Growth in Electrical Components & Equipment Industry | 17000 + Technavio Reports

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2021 -- The "DC Motor Market - Competitive Analysis, Impact of COVID-19, Five Force Analysis" report has been added to Technavio's offering. ... Continue reading

Ford, Redwood Materials Teaming Up on Closed-Loop Battery Recycling, U.S. Supply Chain

Ford, Redwood Materials Teaming Up on Closed-Loop Battery Recycling, U.S. Supply Chain

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company and Redwood Materials today announced they are working together to build out battery recycling and a domestic battery supply chain for electric vehicles. Ford and Redwood’s goal is ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Smart Display Market Analysis 2021-2028 by Display Size (5''-10", Greater Than 10"), Display Technology (TFT-LCD, OLED), & Application (Center Stack, Head-up Display), - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Smart Display Market Analysis 2021-2028 by Display Size (5''-10", Greater Than 10"), Display Technology (TFT-LCD, OLED), & Application (Center Stack, Head-up Display), - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Smart Display Markets 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive smart display market size is expected to reach USD 16.98 billion by 2028 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2021 to 2028. ... Continue reading

Global Wiper Motor Aftermarket Market (2021 to 2030) - by Products, Applications and End Cases - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Wiper Motor Aftermarket Market (2021 to 2030) - by Products, Applications and End Cases - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Wiper Motor Aftermarket Market - Revenue, Trends, Growth Opportunities, Competition, COVID-19 Strategies, Regional Analysis and Future Outlook to 2030 (By Products, Applications, End Cases)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report contains comprehensive research with in-dept ... Continue reading

Good Sam, World’s Largest RV Community and RV Park Network, Announces Enhanced Partnership With Major League Baseball

Good Sam, World’s Largest RV Community and RV Park Network, Announces Enhanced Partnership With Major League Baseball

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Good Sam, the World’s Largest RV Community and RV Park Network, today announced an agreement with Major League Baseball to be the presenting partner for the 2021 American League Division Series (ALDS) and the 2021 National League Division Series (NLDS). Both AL Division Series will be scheduled to ... Continue reading

Guinness Announces Chicago Taproom

Guinness Announces Chicago Taproom

CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2021 -- Irish heritage, tradition, grit, and resilience all run deep in Chicago, and in the not-too-distant future, so will Guinness roots. ... Continue reading

Increasing Sales of Passenger Vehicles Position North America as a Highly Lucrative Market for Car Security Systems: Future Market Insights

Increasing Sales of Passenger Vehicles Position North America as a Highly Lucrative Market for Car Security Systems: Future Market Insights

DUBAI, U.A.E, Sept. 22, 2021 -- As per the latest insights from FMI, the global car security system market is estimated to total US$ 7.6 billion by 2021. ... Continue reading

Jeep®, Ram and FIAT Partner With (RED)® to Become First Multi-brand Automotive Partners; Announce (Jeep)RED, (FIAT)RED and (Ram)RED Special Editions and Minimum $4 Million in Proceeds to Fight Pandemics

Jeep®, Ram and FIAT Partner With (RED)® to Become First Multi-brand Automotive Partners; Announce (Jeep)RED, (FIAT)RED and (Ram)RED Special Editions and Minimum $4 Million in Proceeds to Fight Pandemics

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021 -- Jeep®, FIAT and Ram Partner with (RED)® to become first multi-brand automotive partners; announce special (Jeep)RED, (FIAT)RED and (Ram)RED editions to help fight pandemics. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book Reports Vehicle Shoppers Exiting Market as Inventory Shortages Continue to Plague Auto Industry

Kelley Blue Book Reports Vehicle Shoppers Exiting Market as Inventory Shortages Continue to Plague Auto Industry

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 -- Nearly half of car shoppers are exiting the market and delaying their purchase for the next several months due to the impacts of the global microchip shortage on the automotive industry, according to new consumer research from Kelley Blue Book. ... Continue reading

Outlook on the Electric Powertrain Global Market to 2028 - Players Include Valeo, Nidec and Continental Among Others

Outlook on the Electric Powertrain Global Market to 2028 - Players Include Valeo, Nidec and Continental Among Others

DUBLIN, Sept. 22, 2021 -- The "Global Electric Powertrain Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Component (Motor/Generator, Battery), by Electric Vehicle (BEV, HEV/PHEV), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Press/Media Registration Now Open for Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance

Press/Media Registration Now Open for Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 22, 2021 -- Press/Media registration is now open for the 2021 Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance, the crème de la crème of automobile shows. ... Continue reading

Wireless EV Charging Pioneer, ElectReon, Receives UN Approval to Integrate Its Technology with All Vehicles and Transport Passengers While Charging Wirelessly

Wireless EV Charging Pioneer, ElectReon, Receives UN Approval to Integrate Its Technology with All Vehicles and Transport Passengers While Charging Wirelessly

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ElectReon has now received the United Nations and European Economic Community’s Electromagnetic Compatibility approval – certifying ElectReon technology to be completely safe for vehicles, drivers, passengers, and other road users. (Photo: Business Wire) ElectReon has now received ... Continue reading

2021 Report on the Global Top 7 Medium & Heavy Truck Manufacturers - Daimler, Volvo, MAN, Scania, PACCAR, Navistar and Iveco - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2021 Report on the Global Top 7 Medium & Heavy Truck Manufacturers - Daimler, Volvo, MAN, Scania, PACCAR, Navistar and Iveco - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus - 2021-2025 - Global Top 7 Medium & Heavy Truck Manufacturers - Daimler, Volvo, MAN, Scania, PACCAR, Navistar, Iveco" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Trucking industry has been in the recovery mode following the significant headwinds ... Continue reading

Car Rental Market Size Worth $141.17 Billion By 2028 | CAGR: 4.6%: Grand View Research, Inc.

Car Rental Market Size Worth $141.17 Billion By 2028 | CAGR: 4.6%: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2021 -- The global car rental market size is anticipated to reach USD 141.17 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Considerable growth in the world tourism sector is one of the critical factors propelling the mark ... Continue reading

EV Battery Packs Is the Major Application the Aerogel Industry Needed, Says IDTechEx

EV Battery Packs Is the Major Application the Aerogel Industry Needed, Says IDTechEx

BOSTON, Sept. 23, 2021 -- Electric vehicle battery packs have increasing requirements concerning their thermal runaway mitigation strategy. ... Continue reading

EVgo Unveils New Fleet Solutions to Support Growing EV Fleet Market

EVgo Unveils New Fleet Solutions to Support Growing EV Fleet Market

LOS ANGELES--EVgo Inc. , a first mover in fleet electrification and owner and operator of the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and first powered by 100% renewable electricity, today announced the expansion of EVgo Fleet Charging Solutions with a new suite of services to suppor ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Data Monetization Market Experiencing Significant Growth Due to Burgeoning Number of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Data Monetization Market Experiencing Significant Growth Due to Burgeoning Number of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Data Monetization Market Analysis, 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automotive Data Monetization market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 15% during 2021-26F. The growth of the market is attributed to owing to the factors such as a burg ... Continue reading

Kia Announces 2021 Class Of The Great Unknowns Scholarship Recipients

Kia Announces 2021 Class Of The Great Unknowns Scholarship Recipients

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Kia America today welcomed the third class of Great Unknowns Scholarship recipients from across the U.S. The 16 scholarship recipients are planning to pursue a college undergraduate degree in one of the following disciplines: Sciences, Technology, Engineer ... Continue reading

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Revenue to Surpass $991.5 Million Value by 2030, says P&S Intelligence

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Revenue to Surpass $991.5 Million Value by 2030, says P&S Intelligence

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2021 -- The value of the global lithium-ion battery recycling market is set to rise from $161.4 million in 2020 to $991.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 19.9%. The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the growth prospects of the lithium-ion battery recycling market due to the lockdowns implemented arou ... Continue reading

REE Automotive and Hino Win European Product Design Award for Top Design for Society

REE Automotive and Hino Win European Product Design Award for Top Design for Society

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Photo: Business Wire) (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail TEL AVIV, Israel--REE Automotive LTD , a leader in e-mobility, today announced that REE, together with its partner Hino Motors, are the to ... Continue reading

Cummins Receives Award from the UK Government to Accelerate Hydrogen Engine Development for Medium and Heavy-Duty Engines

Cummins Receives Award from the UK Government to Accelerate Hydrogen Engine Development for Medium and Heavy-Duty Engines

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced today that its hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) program is beginning development of a medium-duty 6.7-liter and a heavy-duty 15-liter engine. “We’ve established significant goals as part of our PLANET 2050 sustainability strategy, including a target of zero ... Continue reading

ForeverLawn NASCAR Race Car to Be on Display at Harvest Ministries Events with Greg Laurie

ForeverLawn NASCAR Race Car to Be on Display at Harvest Ministries Events with Greg Laurie

ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 23, 2021 -- ForeverLawn, Inc., sponsor of Jeffrey Earnhardt in the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity racing season, is excited to announce that their NASCAR race car, known as the #BlackandGreenGrassMachine by racing fans, will be on display at Harvest Riverside Church on Sunday, September 26, and SoCal Harve ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Fly Wheel Market Analysis & Forecasts, 2016-2020 & 2021-2026

Global Automotive Fly Wheel Market Analysis & Forecasts, 2016-2020 & 2021-2026

DUBLIN, Sept. 23, 2021 -- The "Global Automotive Fly Wheel Market to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading

Worldwide Utility Vehicle Industry to 2030 - Development of Electric Powered Utility Vehicles Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Utility Vehicle Industry to 2030 - Development of Electric Powered Utility Vehicles Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Utility Vehicle Market by Vehicle Type, Application and Propulsion: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Utility vehicle deals with specialized vehicle type to perform specialized tasks and has the capability to operate on ... Continue reading

2021 Volkwagen Jetta GLI Autobahn - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2021 Volkwagen Jetta GLI Autobahn - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

I don't need a new car right now, but if I did, my personal choice would be this 2021 VW Jetta GLI Autobahn. It ticks every box on my list and then some. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD - Review by David Colman + VIDEO

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD - Review by David Colman + VIDEO

The RAV4 PRIME is the best version yet of Toyota's most popular SUV. Hybrid architecture has matured so fully that high performance and ultra fuel efficiency can coexist in the same attractive package. ... Continue reading

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

It's not about reduced consumption of oil. It's about cutting total emissions from all vehicles by 50% by 2035. ... Continue reading

For 26 Years TACH Has Whipped Up On Autoweek; Road and Track; Car and Driver; Kelley; and Edmunds: The Auto Channel+ Where Size And Depth Matter!

For 26 Years TACH Has Whipped Up On Autoweek; Road and Track; Car and Driver; Kelley; and Edmunds: The Auto Channel+ Where Size And Depth Matter!

Over the past 6 years people have often asked us,What is the difference between The Auto Channel and all the other automotive web sites?; Well, three differences are our editorial concept, content integration and delivery, and the value we place on the depth, breadth and timeliness of relevant content. The Auto Channel ... Continue reading

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