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My Plug-in Hybrid Calculator - Hydrids Are Now EV's Electrified Vehicles (Originally Published 2013)

My Plug-in Hybrid Calculator - Hydrids Are Now EV's Electrified Vehicles (Originally Published 2013)

Can a Plug-in Hybrid Save Money? Ask "My Plug-in Hybrid Calculator." Fueleconomy.gov has developed a new tool to help consumers who are thinking about purchasing a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The new tool, called "My Plug-in Hybrid Calculator" can help estimate personalized fuel use and costs for a plug-in based on a consu ... Continue reading

Bosch Driving the Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Future Brings Technology From Germany To US

Bosch Driving the Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Future Brings Technology From Germany To US

Anderson, S.C., Aug. 31, 2022 -- Bosch continues growth to support hydrogen economy with its first production of fuel cell technology in the United States Stack is the heart of a fuel cell power module that will propel Class 8 trucks Anderson facility will expand on its expertise in electronics and sensors with new pro ... Continue reading

Nel ASA: Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (SIC) is great news for green hydrogen

Nel ASA: Biden's Inflation Reduction Act (SIC) is great news for green hydrogen

OSLO, Norway, Aug. 31, 2022 -- Myriad new tax credits make the USA one of the world's most promising markets for electrolyser and hydrogen-fuelling technology - and set the country on course to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% compared to 2005 levels. ... Continue reading

2022 Audi RS 3 Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Audi RS 3 Sedan - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

This is unquestionably the fastest car I have driven in the last ten years. And yet, despite the fact that it will top 180mph, spring from zero to sixty in 3 seconds, and dispense with the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds at 117mph, the RS 3 is so prosaic looking it could fly under the radar. ... Continue reading

Keeping Up! - Cox Automotive Report August 29, 2022

Keeping Up! - Cox Automotive Report August 29, 2022

Cox Automotive forecasts August U.S. auto sales will show that the substantially slower pace of new-vehicle sales that started a year ago continues as new-vehicle supply remains virtually unchanged. The sales forecast press release was published in the Cox Automotive Newsroom this morning, and PR Newswire will distribu ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) August 29, 2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) August 29, 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

Start of Production for the new EQS SUV at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama

Start of Production for the new EQS SUV at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama

Mercedes-Benz is exclusively producing the all-electric EQS SUV at its North American passenger vehicle plant. These vehicles rolling off the line is a key step in Mercedes-Benz Cars’ global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year. ... Continue reading

THE MOTOR CITY CRUISES INTO SUMMER

THE MOTOR CITY CRUISES INTO SUMMER

Woodward Dream Show on June 19th, the first of its two major events this year. The event was staged on the complex’s 1.5 mile track and featured several hundred vehicles that were grouped into 14 classes. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 21-27, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 21-27, 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

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO

With new style elements and performance features, the 2022 edition of the Tiguan is beginning to make moves on the Honda and Toyota SUV fleets. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus UX 250h Luxury – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2022 Lexus UX 250h Luxury – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The most affordable Lexus of the entire model line is the UX mini-SUV. transmissions. Bump up to the more fuel-efficient hybrid range and you have your choice of 3 UX 250h variants. ... Continue reading

CARB, GM, SoCal Edison and Others Join Forces to Keep California in the Lead of the Great EV Scam +VIDEO

CARB, GM, SoCal Edison and Others Join Forces to Keep California in the Lead of the Great EV Scam +VIDEO

The latest attempt to shake down the taxpayers and citizens of California took place yesterday with the launch of a new "partnership" between government agencies, non-government organizations, for-profit corporations, and a new entity called Veloz. ... Continue reading

2023 Kia Forte Preview

2023 Kia Forte Preview

IRVINE, CA, Aug. 26, 2022 – One year after a significant product enhancement featured new front and rear design elements, a new available 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display, and an expanded roster of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the Forte compact sedan returns mostly unchanged for model year 2023. ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Tech is a Double-Edged Sword: Risky to Satisfaction—Yet Necessary for Future Adoption, J.D. Power Finds

New-Vehicle Tech is a Double-Edged Sword: Risky to Satisfaction—Yet Necessary for Future Adoption, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 25 Aug. 2022 — Offering advanced technology content on vehicles often results in a steep increase in problems experienced, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading

The Kia EV9 undergoes final technical testing ahead of 2023 world debut

The Kia EV9 undergoes final technical testing ahead of 2023 world debut

Kia has revealed details of the final intensive testing program undertaken by the Kia EV9 ahead of its world debut in 2023. The all-electric Kia EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model and will revolutionize the large electric SUV segment, while accelerating Kia’s brand transformation and affirming its leadershi ... Continue reading

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