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ETHANOL FUEL - Is Biden's Mis-Administration Turning the Final Screw on Ethanol's Coffin?

ETHANOL FUEL - Is Biden's Mis-Administration Turning the Final Screw on Ethanol's Coffin?

In light of the latest news that the EPA is backsliding on its lukewarm support of ethanol, and the Biden Mis-Administration's refusal to respect or honor previous support of ethanol fuel, we present this overview. ... Continue reading

NACS Daily: Here’s What’s Going on With Gas Prices

NACS Daily: Here’s What’s Going on With Gas Prices

By Sara Counihan Editor NACS Daily and NACS Magazine ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Gas prices are always a hot topic, and it’s never been more so than right now. California is facing record prices a few days in a row. ... Continue reading

GM EV Boat Purchase - GM Goes Zero Emissions Boating

GM EV Boat Purchase - GM Goes Zero Emissions Boating

General Motors announced today it has acquired a 25 percent ownership stake in Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based company that specializes in creating all-electric boating solutions. The collaboration between GM and Pure Watercraft advances a shared vision to promote sustainability through an expansion of zero-emissions ... Continue reading

BYD’s HAN EV Debuts in the Dominican Republic

BYD’s HAN EV Debuts in the Dominican Republic

SHENZHEN, CHINA (11/17/2021) – Recently, BYD’S HAN EV, a flagship NEV sedan, debuted in the Dominican Republic. The HAN EV is the embodiment of the company’s expertise, experience, and vision. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: November 21, 2021;

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up: November 21, 2021;

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-digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

EPA Reports The Sky Is Not Falling! U.S. Cars Achieve Record High Fuel Economy and Low Emission Levels as Companies Fully Comply with Standards

EPA Reports The Sky Is Not Falling! U.S. Cars Achieve Record High Fuel Economy and Low Emission Levels as Companies Fully Comply with Standards

U.S. Cars Achieve Record High Fuel Economy and Low Emission Levels as Companies Fully Comply with Standards - Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Sales Poised to Grow, Projections Show ... Continue reading

EPA Seeks to Extend RFS Compliance Deadline

EPA Seeks to Extend RFS Compliance Deadline

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule change yesterday that would extend the deadlines for oil refiners to meet the 2020 and 2021 biofuel blending requirements. Each year under the Clean Air Act, the EPA must calculate and promulgate Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) that ensure ... Continue reading

Full-Line Automakers Fuel Efficiency and CO2 Emissions Honda Best According to Enclosed Latest U.S. EPA Trends Report

Full-Line Automakers Fuel Efficiency and CO2 Emissions Honda Best According to Enclosed Latest U.S. EPA Trends Report

November 19, 2021 — Washington, D.C. Honda continues long history of leadership in EPA fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, among the top full-line automakers for more than 40 years Honda 29.1 mpg fleet average fuel efficiency, 3.7 mpg better than industry average Fleet average CO2 emissions bettered the industry aver ... Continue reading

EV Charging Infrastructure the Key to Powering Future Mobility, Reports IDTechEx

EV Charging Infrastructure the Key to Powering Future Mobility, Reports IDTechEx

BOSTON, Nov. 19, 2021 -- Electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to reshape the transportation sector globally, drastically cutting carbon emissions and clearing the way for significant climate progress. ... Continue reading

All-New, All-Electric Kia EV6 Takes Guinness World Records™ Title In Journey Across The United States

All-New, All-Electric Kia EV6 Takes Guinness World Records™ Title In Journey Across The United States

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2021 -- Kia's all-new 2022 EV6 crossover recently made GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS history, traveling 2,880.5 miles with the shortest charging time to cross the United States in an electric vehicle. ... Continue reading

2023 Nissan Ariya Electric Crossover, 2022 Nissan Rogue Take Center Stage at Return of Los Angeles Auto Show

2023 Nissan Ariya Electric Crossover, 2022 Nissan Rogue Take Center Stage at Return of Los Angeles Auto Show

design language to the next level, with a striking exterior and a spacious interior, featuring a flat floor and open air feel. (Photo: Business Wire) Built on an all-new platform, the Ariya EV crossover takes Nissan’s design language to the next level, with a striking exterior and a spacious interior, featuring a fla ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Back in the Spring in this year of the pandemic I drove Toyota’s 2020 RAV4. In closing out my review I wrote “a bit more excitement is coming in the form of the 302-horspeower Toyota RAV4 Prime, a 2021 model that will arrive in summer 2020. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota bZ4X EV Official Reveal

2023 Toyota bZ4X EV Official Reveal

bZ4X arrives at U.S. dealers in mid-2022 Manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles per charge for XLE FWD New AWD system packaged in a sleek SUV design Spacious, techy interior with abundant legroom Furthering Toyota’s global commitment toward carbon neutrality PLANO, Texas (Nov. 17, 2021) – Toyota’s all-el ... Continue reading

Global Survey on Automotive Electrification Reinforces Accelerated Pace of Innovation

Global Survey on Automotive Electrification Reinforces Accelerated Pace of Innovation

The "Innovation in Automotive Electrification" survey released today by Molex reveals the need for collaboration between automotive OEMs and their suppliers, as well as the top trends and technologies that will drive advancements in electric vehicles. As detailed in the release below, respondents report progress with b ... Continue reading

WATCH LIVE: Hyundai Debuts SEVEN Electric SUV Concept +VIDEO

WATCH LIVE: Hyundai Debuts SEVEN Electric SUV Concept +VIDEO

Watch It Right Here at 12:55 PM ET - 9:55 AM PT. The sleek and spacious SEVEN highlights Hyundai Motor’s future design and technology innovation in the electric mobility era and hints at a new SUV model coming to the IONIQ family. ... Continue reading

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