News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

Toyota Prius Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for Highest MPG for a Coast-to-Coast Drive

Sep 12, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 12, 2024 -- The Prius continues to impress and has recently achieved a new high bar for efficiency. ... Continue reading

Now That Every Bad Thing We Have Published About EV's Has Become Mainstream, Isn't It Time For All The Good Things We Published About Ethanol To Become Mainstream, Too?

Sep 12, 2024

After years of untruthful Oil Industry anti-ethanol propaganda almost everyone ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross HV Nightshade - Review by David Colman

Sep 12, 2024

Delightful throwback to an era when driving was more about you than automation. ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Prices Continue to Tumble in August, Incentives Up Nearly 50% Year Over Year, according to Kelley Blue Book Estimates

Sep 11, 2024

New-vehicle prices in August were lower year over year for the 11th straight month as price pressure continues to build. The average transaction price in August, at $47,870, was lower versus August 2023 by 1.7%, the largest year-over-year drop since January. ... Continue reading

Solving the EV charging speed challenge: 10-Minute Charging of Large Prismatic Batteries Now a Reality

Sep 10, 2024

Solving the EV charging speed challenge, including technical and commercial active traction with 15 leading global OEMs, StoreDot's extreme fast charging (XFC) battery is now delivering a seamless charging of just 10 minutes with no accelerated battery degradation ... Continue reading

C A R Hot Topics

Sep 9, 2024

This week Alan discusses the pause on lithium investments, potential VW Germany plant closures, and the future of hydrogen. We would love to hear from you and welcome your questions anytime. ... Continue reading

Europe Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market Databook 2024: The UK Government Launches 'Plan for Drivers' Aimed at Driving the Adoption of Electric Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Sep 9, 2024

DUBLIN--The "Europe Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market Databook - 75+ KPIs Covering EV Market Size by Value and Volume, Vehicle Type, Price Point, Propulsion Type, Component, Location - Q2 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Electric vehicle adoption is expected to ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 9, 2024

Sep 9, 2024

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

Senator tours UTulsa hydrogen blending research facility

Sep 8, 2024

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 6, 2024 -- On Thursday, U.S. Sen. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up September 1-7, 2024

Sep 8, 2024

Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories ... Continue reading

Rollout of Vontier Konect™ EV Charging Solution Gains Momentum

Sep 6, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C.--Vontier Corporation , a leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to connect, manage and scale the mobility ecosystem, announced today that it is accelerating the global launch of its Konect electric vehicle (EV) charging solution – a new business enabling convenience store owners ... Continue reading

Auto Care Association Celebrates Over 100,000 Letters Sent to Congress Urging Passage of REPAIR Act Legislation

Sep 4, 2024

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 4, 2024 -- The Auto Care Association is proud to announce a significant milestone in the ongoing fight for consumers' Right to Repair. ... Continue reading

American Honda August 2024 Auto Sales Up 25%

Sep 4, 2024

September 4, 2024 American Honda sales total 139,950 units in August, up 25% compared to last year, led by strong passenger car sales, best-ever August light truck sales and an all-time record sales month for electrified models. American Honda auto sales up 11% in 2024 - outpacing the industry and increasing market sha ... Continue reading

MARKET ADJUSTMENT PRICING FOR NEW VEHICLES TRIPLES AS VEHICLE INVENTORY GROWS 50 PERCENT YEAR-OVER-YEAR

Sep 4, 2024

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OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 2, 2024

Sep 3, 2024

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