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UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute Unveils New Report Investigating Near-Fatal Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Explosion

UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute Unveils New Report Investigating Near-Fatal Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Explosion

UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) today released a report detailing a deflagration incident at a 2.16 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (ESS) facility in Surprise, Arizona. The report provides a detailed technical account of the explosion and fire service response, along with recommendations o ... Continue reading

MAHLE joins international Hydrogen Council

MAHLE joins international Hydrogen Council

“Hydrogen is a cornerstone of CO2-neutral mobility” MAHLE is expanding its application portfolio for hydrogen. The technology group already has a broad portfolio for fuel cell systems and is also driving forward the ongoing development of the combustion engine to support the use of hydrogen as a fuel. ... Continue reading

Can A 33 MPG Toyota Hybrid Minivan Turn Mama On?

Can A 33 MPG Toyota Hybrid Minivan Turn Mama On?

Despite the minivan’s reputation for being a family vehicle, minivans today actually have a quite diverse demographic that spans age ranges and family makeup. With a median age of 54, the current market of new minivan owners is made up of nearly as many Baby Boomers as Gen Y and just as many families without children ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - July 19-25, 2020

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - July 19-25, 2020

Important, Concise or pithy automotive news, opinion and back stories in expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Fisker Sustainability Information

Fisker Sustainability Information

At Fisker, our mission is to create the world's most emotional and sustainable vehicles. By taking responsibility for our products end-to-end – we are giving our customers the opportunity to participate in a sustainable future. ... Continue reading

YAHOO! Tesla Going Deep In The Heart Of Texas For New Truck Factory

YAHOO! Tesla Going Deep In The Heart Of Texas For New Truck Factory

Reuters reported that Tesla will build its next factory near Austin, Texas, Chief Executive Elon Musk announced late on Wednesday. The 2,000-acre site on the Colorado River is about 13 minutes from downtown Austin, Musk said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. ... Continue reading

2021 KIA Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

2021 KIA Seltos SX Turbo AWD Review By Bruce Hotchkiss

What's in a name? Sometimes I have no idea. Take Seltos. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Launching Revised And New Models in North America

Mitsubishi Launching Revised And New Models in North America

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will launch three considerably revised vehicles and one all-new, ground-up redesign, proof of the company's commitment to deliver high quality, top value, leading-edge technology vehicles in the U.S. In addition, standard features and added value across the entire lineup, wi ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Prius Tutorial

2021 Toyota Prius Tutorial

It has been nearly 20 years since the Prius entered the American market as Toyota’s first production hybrid car. In that time, the U.S. elected three presidents, the first smart phone premiered, social media got its start, LeBron James went to nine NBA finals, three different billionaires launched private space explo ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Releases Unique "Must See" Product Showcase "The Features Film" +VIDEO

Kia Motors Releases Unique "Must See" Product Showcase "The Features Film" +VIDEO

From the producers who introduced the world to dancing hamsters comes the first must-see cinematic experience of the Summer. ... Continue reading

NACTOY Updates Vehicle Eligibility List for 2021 Awards

NACTOY Updates Vehicle Eligibility List for 2021 Awards

updated its list of eligible vehicles for the 2021 awards as automakers have announced additional qualifying candidates. The five additional vehicles are: Car Audi A8 L 60 TFSI e Utility Audi Q5 55 TFSI e Chrysler Pacifica Dodge Durango Kia Sorento NACTOY is accepting entries later than usual to better accommodate this ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up - July 12-18, 2020

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up - July 12-18, 2020

This Happened Last Week:Ford Bronco Born, Jeep Fights Back; RAV4 Hybrid, 14 States Push ETrucks; Hyundai EV Sales; New Nissan Ariya Plugged In; Testa Descriptions Verboten in Germany; Lexus Owners Loyalest; STELLANTIS IS New Name; New Corvette Buyers Get Scale Model To Fondle Over; Honda America Discontinues Models; Di ... Continue reading

December 2016; Karma (Nee Fisker) EV Rises From Dead As China's Government Grants Permission For Wanxiang Group To Build It

December 2016; Karma (Nee Fisker) EV Rises From Dead As China's Government Grants Permission For Wanxiang Group To Build It

Hangzhou China; Norihiko Shirouzu and Catherine Cadell writing for Reuters reported that Wanxiang Group, a major Chinese auto parts supplier which almost three years ago bought the assets of defunct California-based plug-in hybrid carmaker Fisker Automotive, has received approval from local regulators to produce electr ... Continue reading

Fisker Archive: Henrik Fisker Relaunches Fisker Inc.; Announces Development of All-Electric Premium Vehicle Delivering World's Longest Electric Range +VIDEO

Fisker Archive: Henrik Fisker Relaunches Fisker Inc.; Announces Development of All-Electric Premium Vehicle Delivering World's Longest Electric Range +VIDEO

LOS ANGELES — October 4, 2016: Henrik Fisker, entrepreneur and world-renowned automotive designer, founder of Fisker Automotive in 2007, and creator of the 2012 Fisker Karma, the world’s first premium electric car with a range extender, today announced the relaunch of his eponymous company, Fisker Inc., and the dev ... Continue reading

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