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Honda Reveals 2024 Prologue Electrified SUV

Honda Reveals 2024 Prologue Electrified SUV

October 6, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. First full-electric Honda SUV designed at the Honda Design Studio in Los Angeles launching in 2024 Prologue will complement Honda’s light truck lineup, positioned above CR-V and alongside Passport, offering generous passenger and cargo space All-new CR-V hybrid launching this Octo ... Continue reading

Vanderhall autocycles drive a burgeoning trend

Vanderhall autocycles drive a burgeoning trend

If the Vanderhall, three-wheel autocycles weren’t parked next to the bar/coffee shop in the hallway inside the Huntington Center (formerly Cobo Hall) visitors might overlook the trio of vehicles inconspicuously parked there. No signage. ... Continue reading

Promoting cars with inflatable objects is just ducky

Promoting cars with inflatable objects is just ducky

By Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Auto Central Detroit Car September 30, 2022; Auto dealers who have used inflatable dinosaurs, King Kong, Frankenstein and more have inspired this year’s Detroit Auto Show to add the world’s largest rubber duck to its roster of entertainment sources. ... Continue reading

GM Defense to Provide Battery Electric Technology to Defense Innovation Unit

GM Defense to Provide Battery Electric Technology to Defense Innovation Unit

WASHINGTON, D.C. 2022-10-06; GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms. GM Defense will leverage GM’s most advanced battery technology, the Ultium Platform, as it works t ... Continue reading

California Oil Refiners' Windfall Profits Require A Windfall Profits Tax To Bring Gas Prices Under Control, Consumer Watchdog Report Shows

California Oil Refiners' Windfall Profits Require A Windfall Profits Tax To Bring Gas Prices Under Control, Consumer Watchdog Report Shows

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2022 -- Pointing to windfall profits reported by California oil refiners to their investors, Consumer Watchdog issued a report showing that a windfall profits tax is needed to bring California gas prices under control and outlining how to structure the tax. ... Continue reading

General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $533 Million for Virginia-Class Submarine Support

General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $533 Million for Virginia-Class Submarine Support

GROTON, Conn., Oct. 6, 2022 -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics , announced today it was awarded a U.S. Navy contract modification for lead-yard support, development studies and design efforts related to Virginia-class attack submarines. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA PLUGS INTO ELECTRIFY EXPO 2022

KIA AMERICA PLUGS INTO ELECTRIFY EXPO 2022

-  Electrify Expo series highlight new electric vehicles, sustainability, energy, infrastructure, and EV legislation -  Experience the Kia EV6 in Miami at Regatta Park, October 8-9 IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2022 -- Kia America joins cutting-edge mobility companies for Electrify Expo, a series of five local events where ... Continue reading

Strategy Analytics: Electric Vehicles Powertrain Semiconductor Market Accelerates Past $27 Billion

Strategy Analytics: Electric Vehicles Powertrain Semiconductor Market Accelerates Past $27 Billion

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Automotive Power Electronics Semiconductor Market; Source: Strategy Analytics Automotive Power Electronics Semiconductor Market; Source: Strategy Analytics Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail BOSTON--The push to electric vehicles is being dictated by con ... Continue reading

Bruce Auto Accelerates Expansion with PAVE Automated Vehicle Inspection Platform

Bruce Auto Accelerates Expansion with PAVE Automated Vehicle Inspection Platform

TORONTO--PAVE, the world’s first automated vehicle inspection platform, today announced that Bruce Automotive Group, operator of eight dealerships offering new and pre-owned vehicles across Nova Scotia, has achieved significant sales growth by incorporating the PAVE automated vehicle inspection platform into its asse ... Continue reading

China Joint Venture OEMs' ADAS and Autonomous Driving Research Report 2022: Joint Venture Brands Lead in L2/L2.5 Installation Rate, but have Not Involved L2.9 for the Time Being - ResearchAndMarkets.com

China Joint Venture OEMs' ADAS and Autonomous Driving Research Report 2022: Joint Venture Brands Lead in L2/L2.5 Installation Rate, but have Not Involved L2.9 for the Time Being - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Chinese Joint Venture OEMs' ADAS and Autonomous Driving Report, 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report summarizes current ADAS and autonomous driving market status (installations, installation rate), functional applications, and market layout of China's top joint vent ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Blind Spot Detection System Market Report (2022 to 2027) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Blind Spot Detection System Market Report (2022 to 2027) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Blind Spot Detection System Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive blind spot detection system market size reached US$ 4.3 Billion in 2021. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive OLED Market Report 2022: Comprehensive Guide to Display and Lighting Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive OLED Market Report 2022: Comprehensive Guide to Display and Lighting Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "OLED for the Automotive Market Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This OLED Automotive market report is a comprehensive guide to OLED display and lighting technologies for the automotive market. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Sensor Fusion Market Report to 2030 - APAC to be the Global Leader - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Sensor Fusion Market Report to 2030 - APAC to be the Global Leader - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Sensor Fusion Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2022 to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The sensor fusion market for automotive size is anticipated to grow at a CA ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Solenoid Market Report to 2031 - Featuring Robert Bosch, Hitachi, Continental and BorgWarner Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Solenoid Market Report to 2031 - Featuring Robert Bosch, Hitachi, Continental and BorgWarner Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Solenoid Market By Vehicle Type, By Application, By Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to this report the automotive solenoid market was valued at $4.6 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reac ... Continue reading

Outlook on the Automotive Energy Recovery System Global Market to 2030 - by Vehicle Type, Product Type and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Outlook on the Automotive Energy Recovery System Global Market to 2030 - by Vehicle Type, Product Type and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Energy Recovery System Market By Vehicle Type, By Product Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to this report the automotive energy recovery system market was valued at $22.4 billion in 2020, and ... Continue reading

Strategy Analytics: Electric Vehicle Powertrain Sensor Opportunity to Reach Billions of Dollars

Strategy Analytics: Electric Vehicle Powertrain Sensor Opportunity to Reach Billions of Dollars

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Global xEV Powertrain Sensor Units; Source: Strategy Analytics Global xEV Powertrain Sensor Units; Source: Strategy Analytics Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail BOSTON--The push to electric vehicles is being dictated by consumer awareness and government ... Continue reading

 Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit Sees Record Demand Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

 Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit Sees Record Demand Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

Small Preview Thumbnail How the Swytch Kit works (Graphic: Business Wire) How the Swytch Kit works (Graphic: Business Wire) Small Preview Thumbnail Swytch's new eBike conversion kit with a pocket-sized battery (Graphic: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LONDON--Cycling-T ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine - More Torque and Fewer Emissions

2023 Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine - More Torque and Fewer Emissions

For the 2023 model year, Toyota is giving buyers even more reasons to choose the Highlander for their next vehicle, starting with an all-new engine for the gas models that offers impressive performance in a compact package. ... Continue reading

idrive Offers Advanced System Updates for Its AI Dash Camera

idrive Offers Advanced System Updates for Its AI Dash Camera

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Idrive offers advanced system check-ins for the idrive AI Cam. New AI infused technology can detect and, in some instances, cure problems incurred on the field, drastically reducing downtime and maintenance costs. ... Continue reading

NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 Astronauts to Discuss Mission, Splashdown

NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 Astronauts to Discuss Mission, Splashdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2022 -- NASA's SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts will answer media questions at 11:55 a.m. EDT Tuesday, Oct. ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America informa los resultados de las ventas en septiembre y en el tercer trimestre de 2022 en los Estados Unidos

Toyota Motor North America informa los resultados de las ventas en septiembre y en el tercer trimestre de 2022 en los Estados Unidos

Hasta la fecha, las ventas de este año de vehículos eléctricos, incluidos los de batería, celdas de combustible, híbridos e híbridos enchufables, representan cerca de un cuarto del volumen total El Sequoia híbrido ya está a la venta en los concesionarios. Entre las marcas Toyota y Lexus se ofrecen 21 opcione ... Continue reading

Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market size to grow by 42.32 million units; Development of an autonomous fleet of cab and parcel delivery services emerge as key trend -- Technavio

Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market size to grow by 42.32 million units; Development of an autonomous fleet of cab and parcel delivery services emerge as key trend -- Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 -- The "Global Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market by Product and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026" report has been added to Technavio's offering. ... Continue reading

Commercial Airlines Market to Record USD 143.11 Billion growth in 2022-2026; Major Opportunities with Air China Ltd. And Air France KLM SA. -- Technavio

Commercial Airlines Market to Record USD 143.11 Billion growth in 2022-2026; Major Opportunities with Air China Ltd. And Air France KLM SA. -- Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 -- The commercial airlines market size is set to grow by $143.11 bn between 2021 and 2026, progressing at a CAGR of 5.12%. According to Technavio, the market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

DriveSafe Announces Free Driver Safety Skills Clinic

DriveSafe Announces Free Driver Safety Skills Clinic

DriveSafe Hosts "You've Got This! DriveSafe Car Care and Safety Clinic" For National Teen Driver Safety Week DENVER, Oct. 5, 2022 -- In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety week, DriveSafe Driving Schools is hosting a series of car care and safety clinics, titled "You've Got This!" These workshops are free to att ... Continue reading

Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2023 Green Truck of the Year™; Winner to be Revealed at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show

Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2023 Green Truck of the Year™; Winner to be Revealed at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 5, 2022 -- Finalists for the prestigious 2023 Green Truck of the Year™ award have been announced by Green Car Journal, the 'green' car field's leading authority for the past 30 years. ... Continue reading

Heavy-Duty Truck and Semi-Trailer Auction Values Hold Steady in September

Heavy-Duty Truck and Semi-Trailer Auction Values Hold Steady in September

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 5, 2022 -- According to the newest market reports from Sandhills Global, inventory levels in the heavy-duty truck and semi-trailer categories have decreased two months in a row while auction values remained steady in September. ... Continue reading

KAWASAKI ENGINES ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER STRUCTURE IN PUERTO RICO

KAWASAKI ENGINES ANNOUNCES NEW DEALER STRUCTURE IN PUERTO RICO

Move will increase service support for lawn and landscape customers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 5, 2022 -- Kawasaki Engines has announced that its business in Puerto Rico has transitioned to a dealer-direct structure effective October 1, 2022, adding to its network of more than 7,600 independent dealers around the world. ... Continue reading

Mobileye's Leading Position and Future Potential in ADAS & Autonomous Driving - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Mobileye's Leading Position and Future Potential in ADAS & Autonomous Driving - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Mobileye's leading position and future potential in ADAS & Autonomous Driving" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Mobileye is arguably the most important Tier-2 supplier in the ADAS market due to its strong penetration of its EyeQ SoC in front-facing cameras and expertise in comput ... Continue reading

Nissan and Team Wild Grace return to 2022 Rebelle Rally with rugged Pathfinder Rock Creek®

Nissan and Team Wild Grace return to 2022 Rebelle Rally with rugged Pathfinder Rock Creek®

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Demonstrating its commitment to adventure and vehicles that thrill, Nissan today confirmed its participation in the 2022 Rebelle Rally with the rugged 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek. The SUV will be piloted by Team Wild Grace co-captains Sedona Blinson and Lyn Woodward in the X-CROSS™ cl ... Continue reading

Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market Analysis Report 2022: Market will be Driven by Favorable Government Initiatives - Forecasts to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market Analysis Report 2022: Market will be Driven by Favorable Government Initiatives - Forecasts to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market By Vehicle Type, By Type, By Charging Mode, By Installed Location, By Connector Type, By Type of Charging, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Saudi Arabia electric ve ... Continue reading

Vehicle to Grid Chargers Market to record USD 8.85 Bn growth; North America to have 35% market share -- Technavio

Vehicle to Grid Chargers Market to record USD 8.85 Bn growth; North America to have 35% market share -- Technavio

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 -- The "Vehicle to Grid Chargers Market by End-user and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026" report has been added to Technavio's offering. ... Continue reading

'WSX.TV' ANNOUNCED TO DELIVER GLOBAL SUPERCROSS FANS AN ELEVATED VIEWING EXPERIENCE

'WSX.TV' ANNOUNCED TO DELIVER GLOBAL SUPERCROSS FANS AN ELEVATED VIEWING EXPERIENCE

SX Global, The Exclusive Promoter of the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX), Launches Live-Streaming Channel Providing Consumers Streaming Options In Regions Where Linear TV Coverage is Unavailable QUEENSLAND, Australia, Oct. 6, 2022 -- SX Global, the Australian sports and entertainment company spearheading the FI ... Continue reading

Global EV Charging Management Software Platform Market to 2031 - Increasing Importance of Interoperability Is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global EV Charging Management Software Platform Market to 2031 - Increasing Importance of Interoperability Is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "EV Charging Management Software Platform - A Global and Regional Market Analysis: Focus on Application Type, Product Type, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The EV charging management software platform market is projec ... Continue reading

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on October 27

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on October 27

ESTERO, Fla., Oct. 6, 2022 -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.   (the "Company") announced today that it plans to report its third quarter 2022 financial results at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 27, 2022 followed by an earnings call at 8:30 a.m. ET. ... Continue reading

Immersion Cooling Market worth $1,710 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Immersion Cooling Market worth $1,710 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2022 -- The market size of global Immersion Cooling Market is projected to grow from USD 302 million in 2022 to USD 1,710 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 24.2% from 2022 to 2030, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The increasing need for more efficient and growing demand for a compact and ... Continue reading

Loop Energy Sees Continued Positive Growth in Global Hydrogen Truck Market

Loop Energy Sees Continued Positive Growth in Global Hydrogen Truck Market

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Loop Energy™ (TSX: LPEN), a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, today announces two new customers, each developing medium-duty hydrogen-electric trucks. Opex, a Colombian systems integrator of batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, and Avia Ingeniería, ... Continue reading

Volvo will supply 20 heavy-duty electric trucks to Amazon

Volvo will supply 20 heavy-duty electric trucks to Amazon

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2022 -- Volvo Trucks will deliver fully electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in Germany by year end. ... Continue reading

ZeroAvia Acquires Leading Fuel Cell Stack Innovator HyPoint

ZeroAvia Acquires Leading Fuel Cell Stack Innovator HyPoint

Hydrogen-electric aviation pioneer strengthens product roadmap with addition of world-leading HTPEM fuel cell stack technology and team News follows announcement of deal signed with PowerCell for delivery of LTPEM fuel cell stacks, giving ZeroAvia a strong position across the fuel cell technology spectrum HOLLISTER, Ca ... Continue reading

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