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Is The EV Tipping Point Near?

Is The EV Tipping Point Near?

When will the electric vehicle market hit its tipping point? It could be as soon as in the next three or four years. All signs point to electrification in the automotive industry as more car manufacturers such as BMW, NIO, BAIC, General Motors, and Honda debut new electric vehicles in the coming years while new players ... Continue reading

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Launches Electric Vehicle E-Drive Gearing Design, Development and Manufacturing

Eaton’s Vehicle Group Launches Electric Vehicle E-Drive Gearing Design, Development and Manufacturing

Eaton’s Vehicle Group can partner with customers on joint-development programs or serve as a single service provider of EV reduction gearing components or systems. ... Continue reading

Ford Europe Goes All-In On EVs On Road To Sustainable Profitability; Cologne Site Begins $1 Billion Transformation

Ford Europe Goes All-In On EVs On Road To Sustainable Profitability; Cologne Site Begins $1 Billion Transformation

Ford says by mid-2026, 100% of its passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid; moving to all-electric by 2030 Ford’s commercial vehicle range in Europe also will be 100% zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid, by 2024; two-thirds of commercial vehi ... Continue reading

Tesla's Innovative Power Electronics: The Silicon Carbide Inverter, Explores IDTechEx

Tesla's Innovative Power Electronics: The Silicon Carbide Inverter, Explores IDTechEx

Like the Beatles in the 60s, Tesla has arguably achieved the feat of being simultaneously the best and most popular at what they do. ... Continue reading

AARP Presents:2022 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric SUVs Preview

AARP Presents:2022 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric SUVs Preview

Hyundai today provided details for its significantly redesigned and enhanced 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs for the U.S. market. ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company is First American Automaker to Join Initiative Promoting Responsible Mining

Ford Motor Company is First American Automaker to Join Initiative Promoting Responsible Mining

Signs on to Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), consistent with Ford responsible sourcing strategy, as reliance on mined materials increases Intends to promote use of comprehensive, third-party assessments of mining practices to protect human rights, communities and environment along the full supply cha ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Reimagines the Future of Modern Luxury by Design +VIDEO

Jaguar Land Rover Reimagines the Future of Modern Luxury by Design +VIDEO

Set against a canvas of true sustainability, Jaguar Land Rover will become a more agile creator of the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles and services for the most discerning of customers. ... Continue reading

6 Ways Driving a Toyota Hybrid is Like Falling in Love

6 Ways Driving a Toyota Hybrid is Like Falling in Love

The moment you fall in love, the world comes to a stop. But when you fall in love with one of the foxy, free-spirited 2021 Toyota hybrids, things begin to speed up. ... Continue reading

Strategic Vision’s 2021 List of Most Loved Vehicles in America

Strategic Vision’s 2021 List of Most Loved Vehicles in America

Why are customers returning to the new vehicle market and making purchases during a global pandemic when typical driving needs of the work commute and taking kids to school are significantly reduced? “It is because many customers love their vehicles and the experience they have while driving them,” states Strategic ... Continue reading

LA Auto Show Re Scheduled To November 19-28 2021

LA Auto Show Re Scheduled To November 19-28 2021

Whether it’s new vehicle shopping, free test drives, experiencing the latest tech or exploring an assortment of customized rides and supercars, there is something for everyone at the show. ... Continue reading

Motorweek Presents 2021 Drivers Choice Awards +VIDEO

Motorweek Presents 2021 Drivers Choice Awards +VIDEO

Each year we roll out the red carpet for our annual Drivers' Choice Awards. These are the cars and trucks we would like to have parked in our driveway, or at least dream about owning if we won the lottery. ... Continue reading

2022 Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT Preview

2022 Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT Preview

Looking every bit a concept car brought to reality, the 2022 Audi e-tron GT is a dynamic work of art. ... Continue reading

Kia unveils roadmap for transformation, focusing on EVs and mobility solutions

Kia unveils roadmap for transformation, focusing on EVs and mobility solutions

The ambitious update to its mid- to long-term roadmap was presented by Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation. ... Continue reading

AAA: Gas Prices Increase with Oil Prices on the Rise (It's Only The Beginning)

AAA: Gas Prices Increase with Oil Prices on the Rise (It's Only The Beginning)

This week’s average prices: Western Central KY Average $2.294 Average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas: $2.281 Bowling Green $2.252 Elizabethtown $2.389 Louisville $2.195 Owensboro $2.355 Paducah Trend Analysis: At $2.46, the national gas price average is more expensive on the week (+4 cents), ... Continue reading

In 2050 Green Power Generation In US Will Total 42% - Hmmm EV's To Solve A Problem?

In 2050 Green Power Generation In US Will Total 42% - Hmmm EV's To Solve A Problem?

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that the share of renewables in the U.S. electricity generation mix will increase from 21% in 2020 to 42% in 2050. Wind and solar generation are responsible for most of that growth. ... Continue reading

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