Apr 26, 2021
Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis. NHTSA proposed to withdraw its portions of the so-called SAFE I Rule, which sought to preempt States, including California, from issuing their own greenhouse gas emissions standards and zero-emissions vehicle mandates. ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Elektro-Golf: an Electric Car from 1976
Apr 26, 2021
The big car companies usually perform just one mission – meeting customer needs. If they like huge barges that consume 20 litres of petrol per 100 kilometers – great! This is especially true for General Motors, whose global reputation is not the best. ... Continue reading
Fuel Me Takes Electric Fueling Portable, Giving Nationwide Access to Clean EV Charging
Apr 25, 2021
BNEF predicts that in the next five years, electric vehicles will make up "10% of global passenger vehicle sales, rising to 28% in 2030 and 58% in 2040." But despite this rise, there is still a lack of innovative, efficient, and accessible charging solutions for the increasing market demand. ... Continue reading
Hybrid Plug-in's Are Suddenly Carsona-Non-Grata By Air Wardens In Europe
Apr 25, 2021
Turns out, they’re not good for the environment, according to some experts, and they could be phased out by carmakers in the face of tougher European rules. EU policy plans for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which contain an electric battery and a combustion engine, could mean the "transition" technology has a shor ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Roundup - Week Ending April 24, 2021
Apr 25, 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
Taking Your Old Leaf On A Summer Road Trip - Don't Do It
Apr 24, 2021
The #Rapidgate issue, where the passively-cooled battery heats up and charging rates slow down more than previous generations, was a particularly bad one. ... Continue reading
Follow The Reality: Essentially No BEV Charging Infrastructure In USA
Apr 24, 2021
The Dutch intention to install 1.5 MILLION charge points in the next 9 years. That is half a million private charging points and a million public charging points before the end of this decade. ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2021
Each Mustang Mach-E First Edition customer will receive a special collectible wireframe pony sculpture in the color corresponding to their vehicle’s paint job, created with the help of 3D printing. ... Continue reading
Apr 23, 2021
New Honda EV models based on e:Architecture coming in North America starting from the second half of this decade, following first volume EVs in MY2024 Honda to add omnidirectional ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) to Honda Sensing™ technologies, to all new automobile models by 2030, striving for zero auto and ... Continue reading
RoboSense LiDAR Partners with Banma and AutoX on High-Level Autonomous Driving Platform
Apr 22, 2021
Alibaba Group and SAIC Motor, and AutoX, China's most advanced self-driving AI platform, to build a high-level autonomous driving platform for intelligent vehicles through in-depth cooperation in the 3D LiDAR sensor, AI algorithm, and intelligent automobile operating system, and create an advanced smart cockpit based o ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits
Apr 22, 2021
Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Apr 22, 2021
Custom Bridgestone tires were developed for Lightyear One with ENLITEN technology which promotes low rolling resistance and requires less raw materials in production contributing to performance and environmental impact. Partnership between Lightyear and Bridgestone is a direct result of a shared focus on sustainability ... Continue reading
FEV Software Enables Efficient Battery Design for Reduced Costs in E-Mobility Development
Apr 22, 2021
In the development of battery electric vehicles, energy storage systems are crucial. With its Energetic Layout Tool, engineering service provider FEV now offers a solution that can generate virtual battery packs quickly and easily. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor and BTS Jointly Celebrate Earth Day with New Hydrogen Campaign Film
Apr 22, 2021
This is Hyundai Motor's second Earth Day video starring BTS, the first of which was released last year, generating over 100 million views on YouTube. Hyundai Motor has collaborated with BTS on its global hydrogen campaign since last year to spread awareness on the importance of sustainable practices and the future of h ... Continue reading
Apr 21, 2021
Detroit MI 2021-04-21: Today marked a pioneering moment for Cadillac that illuminates the brand’s future and resets the fundamental notions of luxury motoring. The production debut of the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ is the culmination of a century of innovation and the beginning of a great new era. ... Continue reading
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