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Electric Vehicle Company Canoo Announces Appointment Of Tony Aquila As Executive Chairman

Electric Vehicle Company Canoo Announces Appointment Of Tony Aquila As Executive Chairman

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Canoo Holdings Ltd. ("Canoo"), a company developing breakthrough electric vehicles (EV) with a proprietary and highly versatile skateboard platform, announced today the appointment of Tony Aquila as Executive Chairman as it prepares for the closing of the announced merger with Hennessy C ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Engine Oil Market (2020 to 2024) - Featuring BP, Chevron & Exxon Mobil Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Engine Oil Market (2020 to 2024) - Featuring BP, Chevron & Exxon Mobil Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Engine Oil Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The automotive engine oil market is poised to grow by 876.17 million L during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Global Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Market Report 2020-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Market Report 2020-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The fuel cell commercial vehicle market is poised to grow by 20.14 thousand units during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 45% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Press Release: New All-Electric Powersports Company

Press Release: New All-Electric Powersports Company

Media friends, Below, please find the announcement of Volcon, the first all-electric, off-road powersports company. An image of the company’s first electrified, two-wheeled, off-road model, named the “Grunt,�?? is attached. ... Continue reading

Tesla's Musk Promises a Next Generation HVAC and Filtration System - Freedonia Group Feedback

Tesla's Musk Promises a Next Generation HVAC and Filtration System - Freedonia Group Feedback

CLEVELAND, Oct. 20, 2020 -- At Tesla's annual shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk, once again expressed interest in developing a highly efficient, next generation HVAC system that features an advanced high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, hinting the project may begin as soon as next year. ... Continue reading

TravelCenters of America and Mobil Delvac™ Diesel Engine Oil Donate $50,000 to Folds of Honor

TravelCenters of America and Mobil Delvac™ Diesel Engine Oil Donate $50,000 to Folds of Honor

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members. (Photo: Business Wire) WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America Inc., nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center networ ... Continue reading

Top Fifteen Automotive Brands in Interbrand's 2020 Global Brand Ranking

Top Fifteen Automotive Brands in Interbrand's 2020 Global Brand Ranking

Hyundai Motor Company continues to grow its global brand value and stature among automakers, according to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2020. The survey shows Hyundai Motor’s global brand value up 1 percent year-on-year to $14.3 billion, ranking fifth among global automotive brands and 36th overall despite recess ... Continue reading

Google AI Says This Review Is Too Sexy For Their Advertising - Dirty RAM Huh!? 2006 Dodge Power Wagon 2500 Review

Google AI Says This Review Is Too Sexy For Their Advertising - Dirty RAM Huh!? 2006 Dodge Power Wagon 2500 Review

Your first glimpse of a Dodge Power Wagon tells you it is designed specifically for industrial strength off road prowess. Riding on massive LT285/70R17 <html> <head> tires on 17x8&#8221; forged aluminum wheels, the chassis is jacked up 50 mm front and 37.5 mm rear. Atop the cab, running lights intimate Power Wagon&#821 ... Continue reading

GM WiFi Services Hits Over 1 Million Customers

GM WiFi Services Hits Over 1 Million Customers

The company initially launched a broad rollout of 4G LTE connectivity across Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models in the U.S. and Canada starting in 2014, transforming connected car capability and adding in-vehicle Wi-Fi for customers. In-vehicle Wi-Fi can bring new value to vehicle owners in good times and bad, p ... Continue reading

GM Builds the Most American-Made Vehicle Models Says Study

GM Builds the Most American-Made Vehicle Models Says Study

In the Cars.com annual American-Made Index for 2020, nine of the top 25 models are GM products, more than any other manufacturer. ... Continue reading

Arcimoto to Participate in Electric Vehicle Webinar Presented by Maxim Group LLC and M-Vest on October 22

Arcimoto to Participate in Electric Vehicle Webinar Presented by Maxim Group LLC and M-Vest on October 22

EUGENE, Ore.--Arcimoto, Inc.® , makers of the Fun Utility Vehicle® (FUV®), Rapid Responder™, and Deliverator™—affordable, practical, and joyful pure electric vehicles for everyday commuters and fleets—today announced that Arcimoto Founder and CEO Mark Frohnmayer will present at Building the Electric Vehicle ... Continue reading

Automotive Battery Testers Market | Increasing Lifespan of Vehicles to Emerge as a Key Driver | Technavio

Automotive Battery Testers Market | Increasing Lifespan of Vehicles to Emerge as a Key Driver | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Automotive Battery Testers Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Automotive Battery Testers Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Full ... Continue reading

Automotive Tires E-Retailing Market Worth to Grow by $ 7.59 Billion, Accelerating at 12% CAGR | Technavio

Automotive Tires E-Retailing Market Worth to Grow by $ 7.59 Billion, Accelerating at 12% CAGR | Technavio

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Automotive Tires E-Retailing Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Automotive Tires E-Retailing Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire) ... Continue reading

Battelle and Faurecia Ink Technology Licensing Deal

Battelle and Faurecia Ink Technology Licensing Deal

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Battelle, the world’s largest non-profit research and development organization has licensed an internally developed innovative material technology to global automotive technology leader Faurecia. “We’re excited about this commercialization partnership with Faurecia and believe this technology will ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicle on Board Charger Market (2020 to 2027) - by Power Output, Vehicle Type, and Propulsion Type - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Electric Vehicle on Board Charger Market (2020 to 2027) - by Power Output, Vehicle Type, and Propulsion Type - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Electric Vehicle On Board Charger Market by Power Output, Vehicle Type, and Propulsion Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global electric vehicle on board charger market was valued at $2.15 billion in 2019, and ... Continue reading

Mazda Canada Leverages Medallia for Customer Engagement and Transformation

Mazda Canada Leverages Medallia for Customer Engagement and Transformation

Medallia, Inc. , the global leader in experience management, today announced that Mazda Canada is leveraging Medallia Experience Cloud, Text Analytics and Social to understand customer sentiment across their dealerships in Canada. “2020 represents our 100th year in business. ... Continue reading

Outlook on the Car Care Products Global Market to 2027 - by Product, Packaging Volume, Region, and Segment Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Outlook on the Car Care Products Global Market to 2027 - by Product, Packaging Volume, Region, and Segment Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Car Care Products Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Car Cleaning Products, Car Wax, Interior Care Products), by Packaging Volume, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2020 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global car care products market size is expe ... Continue reading

PACCAR Achieves Strong Quarterly Revenues and Earnings

PACCAR Achieves Strong Quarterly Revenues and Earnings

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Peterbilt Model 220EV Electric Truck (Photo: Business Wire) Peterbilt Model 220EV Electric Truck (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail DAF XF Truck (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail PACCAR Parts Distribution Center (Photo: Business Wire) Full S ... Continue reading

Renewable Hydrogen Producer Ways2H Announces Strategic Investment by John Molina and Pacific6 Enterprises

Renewable Hydrogen Producer Ways2H Announces Strategic Investment by John Molina and Pacific6 Enterprises

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 20, 2020 -- Ways2H, a leading developer of solutions that convert the world's worst waste into clean hydrogen fuel for mobility, microgrids and power generation, announced today it has closed an investment from Pacific6 Enterprises, led by founding partner John C. Molina. ... Continue reading

Sensory Cloud Launches Fend, A Calcium-Fortified Hygiene Proven To Reduce Airborne Respiratory Droplets Not Captured By Surgical Masks

Sensory Cloud Launches Fend, A Calcium-Fortified Hygiene Proven To Reduce Airborne Respiratory Droplets Not Captured By Surgical Masks

BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Sensory Cloud, a Boston-based health technology start-up, today announced it will make FEND widely available at www.hellofend.com. ... Continue reading

Storylines Answers How Do We Cruise Now?

Storylines Answers How Do We Cruise Now?

With every destination on the planet having experienced travel restrictions this year, the global cruise industry is amongst the hardest hit travel-sectors. ... Continue reading

Velodyne Lidar Calls for Action to Improve Pedestrian Safety

Velodyne Lidar Calls for Action to Improve Pedestrian Safety

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Side by side comparison of images produced by automotive camera and Velodyne’s Velarray lidar in dark conditions with streetlights and low beam headlights. (Graphic: Velodyne Lidar, Inc.) Side by side comparison of images produced by automotive camera and Velodyne’s Velarray lidar ... Continue reading

Worldwide Transmission Fluids Industry to 2027 - Featuring BASF, Chevron & ExxonMobil Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Transmission Fluids Industry to 2027 - Featuring BASF, Chevron & ExxonMobil Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Transmission Fluids Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Manual, Continuously Variable), by Application (Off Road Vehicles, Automotive), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2020 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global transmission fluids market size i ... Continue reading

EIA expects relatively high distillate inventories to decrease through the winter

EIA expects relatively high distillate inventories to decrease through the winter

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that increased demand for distillate fuel oil in the agriculture and residential sectors in the coming winter will help to draw down high U.S. distillate inventories. ... Continue reading

EV Charging Wherever You Go (Without A LONG LONG Extension Cord) - Its Spiffy

EV Charging Wherever You Go (Without A LONG LONG Extension Cord) - Its Spiffy

Get Spiffy, Inc. (SpiffyⓇ), an on-demand car care, technology, and services company, today announced a partnership with SparkCharge to deliver on-demand electric vehicle charging. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Lacks the Oomph of the Turbocharged Version But Still Outstanding ... Continue reading

2020 Genesis G90 RWD 5.0 Ultimate Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2020 Genesis G90 RWD 5.0 Ultimate Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The G90 ULTIMATE is without question the perfect Pandemic package. When you have to leave your house, the G90 serves as your home away from home. ... Continue reading

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