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New EV models from Jeep and GM, second-life EV batteries, and more top #EV news

New EV models from Jeep and GM, second-life EV batteries, and more top #EV news

September 13, 2022 California’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Not Causing Blackout Risk San Francisco Chronicle via Governing This New England utility will soon pay EV owners to help to back up the grid Energy News Network California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on grid Green Car Reports Tritium ... Continue reading

From The Newsroom - Cox Automotive September 13, 2022

From The Newsroom - Cox Automotive September 13, 2022

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Like football fans, auto dealers are usually excited about the fall and eternally optimistic – anticipating success every season. ... Continue reading

FTC Asks, Should we trust online reviews?

FTC Asks, Should we trust online reviews?

Many of us use reviews to see the honest opinions of other buyers — but how do we know the reviews really are honest? Or from real buyers? Read on for ideas about handling fake reviews. Companies rely on reviews to stand out from the pack. ... Continue reading

Number of Tesla supercharger stations now approaching 4,000 worldwide

Number of Tesla supercharger stations now approaching 4,000 worldwide

Tesla's reign as the leading global electric vehicle manufacturer is reflected in the company's other related segments, such as supercharger stations. Notably, the company has recorded increased installation of supercharger stations as more jurisdictions embrace EVs. ... Continue reading

Zero Motorcycles Releases DSR/X

Zero Motorcycles Releases DSR/X

Zero Motorcycles unveiled the newest models for its MY23 line-up, headlined by the all-new DSR/X. The DSR/X utilizes the company’s class-leading Z-Force Power Packs, whisper quiet ZF motors, and Cypher III+ operating system to provide the purest adventure sport riding experience in the world. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 4-10 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up September 4-10 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus RX Sans "Squatty Windows"

2023 Lexus RX Sans "Squatty Windows"

The first RX 300 arrived in 1998 as a shiny specimen of an unfamiliar species — never had something like it existed before. ... Continue reading

Abu Dhabi Partners With Chinese EV Maker To Build Country's First Electric Vehicles Assembly Facility

Abu Dhabi Partners With Chinese EV Maker To Build Country's First Electric Vehicles Assembly Facility

Set for completion in Q4 2022, the facility can assemble 10,000 electric vehicles per year for the UAE and wider regional market Abu Dhabi, UAE – 6 September 2022: KIZAD, part of AD Ports Group’s Economic Cities & Free Zones, today announced the signing of a lease agreement with NWTN to establish an Electric Vehicl ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The RAV4 ain’t somnolent no more! Photos and Story By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Toyota's family workhorse, the RAV4 SUV, has always had a lot going for it: affordability, spaciousness, convenient features, and economical operation. What it lacked was straight line acceleration, handling f ... Continue reading

BMW Group commences in-house production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich.

BMW Group commences in-house production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich.

Hydrogen is an additional option for electric drive systems +++ Fuel cells are manufactured in the company’s competence centre for hydrogen +++ BMW Group leads the way in hydrogen technology in the premium electric vehicle segment Munich. On 31 August, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Oliver Zipse and Fr ... Continue reading

New Fuel Cell Manufacturing Technology Receives Funding

New Fuel Cell Manufacturing Technology Receives Funding

OPTIMA develops fuel cell manufacturing technology further The state of Baden-Wuerttemberg is funding the construction of a new test system in Schwaebisch Hall with the “Future Program Hydrogen BW” Fuel cells generate electricity from hydrogen through an electrochemical process. Efficient manufacturing processes fo ... Continue reading

Toyota to Invest Up to 730 Billion Yen in Japan/U.S. Battery Production

Toyota to Invest Up to 730 Billion Yen in Japan/U.S. Battery Production

Up to 40 GWh Production Capacity Increase to Meet Growing Demand for BEVs TOKYO, Aug 31, 2022; Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has decided to invest up to 730 billion yen (approximately $5.6 billion) in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), for which d ... Continue reading

Keppel to develop Singapore's first hydrogen-ready power plant

Keppel to develop Singapore's first hydrogen-ready power plant

Keppel to develop Singapore's first hydrogen-ready power plant, with construction undertaken by Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering consortium TOKYO, Sep 01, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Limited (Keppel Infrastructure), through its wholly owned subsidiary Keppel Energy, has reached final i ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 5, 2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 5, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Doing The Biden Backstep - It Didn't Take Long "Bye America"

Doing The Biden Backstep - It Didn't Take Long "Bye America"

The AP reports the new federal credit for U.S. buyers of qualifying EVs made in North America has ignited a possible trade war. The EV credit is intended to incentive domestic battery and vehicle production. ... Continue reading

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