Toyota Makes Another Major Investment To Expand 4 Cylinder Engine Production In USA
Apr 19, 2022
Engine, casting investment across four US states furthers vehicle electrification efforts PLANO, Texas (April 19, 2022) – Advancing the company’s commitment to vehicle electrification, Toyota will invest $383 million in four of its U.S. manufacturing plants that build the heart of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The ... Continue reading
Weekly Auto News Wrap-up From Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy - April 10-16, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
These are this past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading
Eviation Signs Deal with Cape Air for 75 All-Electric Alice Commuter Aircraft
Apr 16, 2022
have announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of 75 all-electric Alice commuter aircraft. With this engagement, Cape Air aims to set up an unparalleled regional electric fleet, taking a pioneering step into the sustainable era of aviation. ... Continue reading
Hybrid Cars Market to Reach US$ 2.1 Trn by 2031, TMR Study
Apr 16, 2022
Analysts at TMR estimate the hybrid cars market to expand at a CAGR of 21.9% during the forecast period from 2021 to 2031. Increasing shift in demand from conventional gasoline powered engine vehicles to environment-friendly engine vehicles is a key factor fueling the growth of the hybrid cars market. ... Continue reading
BMW CEO Warns Against Electric-Only Strategy
Apr 14, 2022
Automakers must be careful not to become too dependent on a select few countries by focusing only on electric vehicles, adding that there was still a market for combustion engine cars. ... Continue reading
Honda Going Hoosier Hybrid Across Complete Line
Apr 14, 2022
— TORRANCE, Calif. April 14, 2022 Honda will introduce all-new CR-V Hybrid this year, followed by Accord Hybrid Civic Hybrid will be added to the Honda lineup in the future Honda will end production of Insight in Indiana as the company increases production of hybrid core models Hybrid-electric vehicles are a critical ... Continue reading
World’s largest hydrogen taxi fleet to be powered by Cummins
Apr 14, 2022
Cummins Inc. , through its affiliate Hydrogenics Europe N.V., has signed a contract to supply a 2.5-megawatt (MW) electrolyzer to Hysetco, a hydrogen mobility company owned by Total Energies, Air Liquide, Toyota, Kouros and others. The electrolyzer will enable local hydrogen production in Paris, France, to power Hysetc ... Continue reading
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE First Close-up Look
Apr 14, 2022
Apr 13, 2022 Stuttgart Stuttgart. Hot on the heels of the EQS, Mercedes-EQ is already presenting the next model series to be based on the electric architecture developed specifically for electric vehicles, the new EQE. The sporty business saloon offers all the essential functions of the EQS in a slightly more compact f ... Continue reading
GENESIS DEBUTS NEW CONCEPT CAR: GENESIS X SPEEDIUM COUPE AT EV-FOCUSED EVENT
Apr 14, 2022
Genesis premiered the Genesis X Speedium Coupe at Genesis House New York, a cultural space in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. The concept car incorporates Genesis' DNA, while looking ahead to the next wave of EVs and highlighting Genesis' future as a luxury electric vehicle brand. ... Continue reading
Cummins Completes Acquisition of Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Apr 14, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today announced that it has closed on its acquisition of Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS) from Altra Industrial Motion Corp. Jacobs Vehicle Systems is a supplier of engine braking, cylinder deactivation, start and stop and thermal management technologies. The addition of JVS brings new technolo ... Continue reading
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE At A Glantz
Apr 14, 2022
Apr 13, 2022 Stuttgart Depending on the onboard equipment and configuration, WLTP operating ranges of up to 654 kilometres[1] are possible. The torque delivered to the wheels by the eATS (electric drivetrain) is checked 10,000 times per minute and adjusted if necessary. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX over 1,000 km on one battery charge
Apr 13, 2022
Apr 13, 2022 – Stuttgart/Cassis The VISION EQXX from Mercedes-Benz has now taken on the roads of Europe and has demonstrated its outstanding range and efficiency. Traveling from Sindelfingen across the Swiss Alps and Northern Italy, to its destination of Cassis on the Côte d'Azur, it effortlessly covered more than 1 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reveal of Chrysler Airflow Graphite Concept at 2022 New York International Auto Show
Apr 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler today unveiled a Graphite variation of its all-electric Airflow Concept at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches New bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle
Apr 13, 2022
All-electric bZ4X arrives at U.S. dealers this Spring EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles per charge for XLE FWD Bold, SUV design with premium finishes Impressive AWD capability with X-MODE® system Accelerating Toyota’s global commitment toward carbon neutrality PLANO, Texas (April 12, 2022) – The all-el ... Continue reading
Drop In Value Of Used "Gas Guzzlers" Drags Used Car Value Index
Apr 13, 2022
Atlanta GA April 13, 2022; The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a gauge of wholesale market prices for used vehicles, dropped for its second straight month. That's the largest monthly decline since April 2020, during the worst of the pandemic recession. ... Continue reading
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