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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Automotive Stuff Welcomes Three New Performance Parts-Based Brands to Inventory

Automotive Stuff Welcomes Three New Performance Parts-Based Brands to Inventory

WILMINGTON, Del., April 7, 2021 -- In its mission to provide those with a passion for all things automotive with cost-effective and top-quality parts, Automotive Stuff is welcoming aboard three new performance parts-based brands: Overland Vehicle Systems, Blue Ox, and RaceChip. Automotive Stuff is an authorized retail ... Continue reading

EVgo Announces Nomination of Former Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater and Google Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt to Join its Post-Merger Public Company Board of Directors

EVgo Announces Nomination of Former Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater and Google Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt to Join its Post-Merger Public Company Board of Directors

LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2021 -- EVgo, the nation's largest and only 100% renewable electricity-powered public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the nomination of Secretary Rodney Slater, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs LLP and U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Bill Clinton, ... Continue reading

How much does vehicle tracking REALLY cost?

How much does vehicle tracking REALLY cost?

Avoid hidden costs How much does vehicle tracking REALLY cost? With hundreds of tracking systems on the market it can be a challenge to understand the true price and identify any additional fees. We created a checklist of questions you should ask any prospective vehicle tracking supplier, to save you wading through the ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventors Develop Precise Accessory for Positioning Trailer Wheel Tandems (TST-381)

InventHelp Inventors Develop Precise Accessory for Positioning Trailer Wheel Tandems (TST-381)

PITTSBURGH, April 7, 2021 -- "I'm a professional truck driver and I thought there should be a quick way to adjust and secure the wheel tandems for proper weight distribution over the axles," said one of two inventors, from Tucson, Ariz., "so we invented the EASY-SET. Our design offers a convenient alternative to manual ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Reports Q1 2021 Sales of 78,256 Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Reports Q1 2021 Sales of 78,256 Vehicles

ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q1 2021 sales of 78,256 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q1 sales of 11,659 units bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 89,915 vehicles for the quarter, an increase of 19.5% over the comparable period last year. ... Continue reading

Insight LiDAR Develops Industry’s First “Gesture Detection” Sensing Technology for Autonomous Vehicle LiDAR Systems

Insight LiDAR Develops Industry’s First “Gesture Detection” Sensing Technology for Autonomous Vehicle LiDAR Systems

LAFAYETTE, Colo.--Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology company Insight LiDAR (www.insightlidar.com) today announced that its product, Insight 1600, is the first LiDAR with the combined high resolution and velocity detection to enable pedestrian gesture recognition. The new capability -- demonstrated here -- can be used b ... Continue reading

With MAVTV Onboard Prudhomme Excited forThird Strike at Mexican 1000

With MAVTV Onboard Prudhomme Excited forThird Strike at Mexican 1000

[image: SnakeRacing - logo.jpg] [image: MAV TV logo.jpg] *With MAVTV Onboard Prudhomme Excited for Third Strike at Mexican 1000* VISTA, CA (April 7, 2021) --- In 2018 and 2019 drag racing legend Don “The Snake�?? Prudhomme took to the desert to chase a dream started in the early 1970s. The Hall of Fame drive ... Continue reading

A Letter from the Hanna Family

A Letter from the Hanna Family

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 7, 2021 -- Today, we reach out to share some personal Hanna Family news. Doctors have diagnosed our dad, Jack Hanna, with dementia, now believed to be Alzheimer's disease.  His condition has progressed much faster in the last few months than any of us could have anticipated. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Engine Technologies Overview and Market Forecast, Q4 2020 - Major Suppliers, Top Markets, Technology Trends and Market Size Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Engine Technologies Overview and Market Forecast, Q4 2020 - Major Suppliers, Top Markets, Technology Trends and Market Size Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Engine Technologies - Global Sector Overview and Forecast (Q4 2020 Update)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging light vehicle engine technologies required to meet CO2 and fuel economy mandates, major suppliers, ... Continue reading

InventHelp Inventor Develops Reminder to Remove Children from Parked Cars (MTN-3585)

InventHelp Inventor Develops Reminder to Remove Children from Parked Cars (MTN-3585)

PITTSBURGH, April 8, 2021 -- "I wanted to create a vehicle accessory to remind busy or distracted parents to remove their children from the car upon parking," said an inventor, from Bronx, N.Y., "so I invented the SAFETY WHEEL. My design could help to prevent tragic accidents associated with children being left in park ... Continue reading

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Market Size to Reach USD 1451.4 Million by 2027 at CAGR 13.3% - Valuates Reports

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Market Size to Reach USD 1451.4 Million by 2027 at CAGR 13.3% - Valuates Reports

BANGALORE, India, April 8, 2021 -- The Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Market is Segmented by Type (Tubular, Planar, Others), by Application (Transportation, Portable & Military, Stationary). The report covers global opportunity analysis and industry forecast from 2021 to 2027. It is published on Valuates Reports in the ... Continue reading

Travel Tech Company Sherpa˚ Launches Interactive Travel Reopening Map; Announces American Airlines as First Partner

Travel Tech Company Sherpa˚ Launches Interactive Travel Reopening Map; Announces American Airlines as First Partner

Map Features Global Entry Requirements and COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Rules for Stress-Free Travel TORONTO, April 8, 2021 - Leading travel tech company sherpa˚ powers the return to travel by expanding its product offering with their Travel Reopening Map. Travel providers and customers are eager to start traveling ... Continue reading

Through Mcity Consortium, Honda and Verizon Test How 5G Enhances Safety for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Through Mcity Consortium, Honda and Verizon Test How 5G Enhances Safety for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Super-fast, reliable and low-latency data transmission at the edge of the network is essential for connected vehicle safety. ... Continue reading

2022 LEXUS LS 500h WITH LEXUS ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY

2022 LEXUS LS 500h WITH LEXUS ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY

The first-generation LS debuted in 1989 with the monumental goal of shaping the Lexus brand. It built the foundation of Lexus by its exceptional quietness, comfort and refinement, and each subsequent generation has embraced the spirit of constant innovation through new technology. ... Continue reading

Alaska Airlines announces new plans to open Lounge at San Francisco International Airport by summer 2021

Alaska Airlines announces new plans to open Lounge at San Francisco International Airport by summer 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2021 -- Alaska Airlines guests will have the opportunity to relax in the new Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport by late summer, as the airline announces updated plans for Bay Area travelers. Under this new plan, Alaska will move into the former American Airlines Admirals Club ... Continue reading

Bambuser Launches Self-Serve Platform for Live Video Shopping

Bambuser Launches Self-Serve Platform for Live Video Shopping

STOCKHOLM, April 8, 2021 -- Bambuser today announced the launch of a Live Video Shopping One-to-Many Starter package, a self-service solution that will enable more businesses to engage shoppers and drive sales using the company's interactive ecommerce technology.  Featuring the core functionality of Bambuser's Live V ... Continue reading

EV Test Equipment Market by Vehicle Type, Electric Vehicle Type, Equipment Type, Application and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

EV Test Equipment Market by Vehicle Type, Electric Vehicle Type, Equipment Type, Application and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "EV Test Equipment Market by Vehicle Type (Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle), by Electric Vehicle Type (BEV and HEV), by Equipment Type, by Application (EV Component and Drivetrain, EV Charging, and Powertrain), Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering ... Continue reading

FLEETCOR® Invests in UK Electric Vehicle Re-Charging Software Company

FLEETCOR® Invests in UK Electric Vehicle Re-Charging Software Company

ATLANTA--FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. , a leading global business payments company, today announced it has made a minority investment in Mina, a cloud-based digital software platform that simplifies charging and payments management for commercial fleets with electric vehicles (EVs). The Mina platform integrates with hom ... Continue reading

GM Financial Announces 2020 Auction of the Year Winners

GM Financial Announces 2020 Auction of the Year Winners

FORT WORTH, Texas--GM Financial has named five regional 2020 Auction of the Year winners and a winner of Most Valuable Auction of the Year. These prestigious awards are part of GM Financial’s annual nationwide Auction of Excellence program, recognizing the highest-performing auction locations in 2020. ... Continue reading

Indian Electric Bus Market to Generate $1,364.4 Million Revenue by 2025 says P&S Intelligence

Indian Electric Bus Market to Generate $1,364.4 Million Revenue by 2025 says P&S Intelligence

NEW YORK, April 8, 2021 -- In March 2019, the Indian government formally launched the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme. Further, in August 2019, the government announced plans to procure 5,585 electric buses, to help clean up the environment. ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Expands Installation of SiriusXM; Makes SiriusXM a Standard Feature Across Entire Vehicle Lineup in U.S.

Jaguar Land Rover Expands Installation of SiriusXM; Makes SiriusXM a Standard Feature Across Entire Vehicle Lineup in U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jaguar Land Rover Expands Installation of SiriusXM; Makes SiriusXM a Standard Feature Across Entire Vehicle Lineup in U.S. Jaguar Land Rover and SiriusXM extend services agreement into 2026 NEW YORK – April 8, 2021 – Jaguar Land Rover North America and SiriusXM today announced that t ... Continue reading

Piedmont Increases Lithium Resources By 40%

Piedmont Increases Lithium Resources By 40%

NEW YORK--Piedmont Lithium Limited (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an updated Global Mineral Resource estimate (“MRE”) (Table 1) for the Company’s flagship Piedmont Lithium Project in North Carolina, USA which includes updated Mineral Resource estimates from the Core and Central prope ... Continue reading

Worldwide Electric Vehicle (EV) Transmission Industry to 2027 - Trend Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Electric Vehicle (EV) Transmission Industry to 2027 - Trend Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Transmission Market 2020-2027 by Transmission Type (Single-speed, Multi-speed), Gear Type, Transmission System (AT, CVT, AMT), EV Type (BEV, HEV, PHEV), Vehicle Type, and Region: Trend Outlook and Growth Opportunity" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. T ... Continue reading

XPeng Inks Cooperation Agreement for New Smart EV Manufacturing Base in Wuhan

XPeng Inks Cooperation Agreement for New Smart EV Manufacturing Base in Wuhan

GUANGZHOU, China--XPeng Inc. (“XPeng” or the “Company”, NYSE: XPEV), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (Smart EV) company, today entered into a cooperation agreement with the City of Wuhan to build a new XPeng Motors Wuhan Smart EV Manufacturing Base. With an annual capacity by 100,000 units, the Company ... Continue reading

More Lithium Here In USA

More Lithium Here In USA

Piedmont Lithium Global Mineral Resources Estimate (MRE) Resource Category Tonnes (Mt) Grade (Li2O%) Li2O (t) LCE (t) Indicated 21.6 1.12 241,000 597,000 Inferred 17.6 1.03 181,000 449,000 Total 39.2 1.09 422,000 1,046,000 Keith D. Phillips, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Increasing the scale of o ... Continue reading

Ford Explorer Adds Enthusiast ST, Rear-Wheel-Drive Platinum, Platinum Hybrid Models for 2021

Ford Explorer Adds Enthusiast ST, Rear-Wheel-Drive Platinum, Platinum Hybrid Models for 2021

Ford adds three new choices to America’s all-time best-selling SUV, the Ford Explorer. ... Continue reading

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