Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 22-28, 2022
May 29, 2022
Every Sunday Larry Nutson, The Chicago Car Guy and Auto Channel Executive Producer, with able assistance from senior editor Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, compile The Auto Channel's weekly news. ... Continue reading
“It’s Just Not Going to Happen Without Hydrogen”
May 27, 2022
“We think it’s a carbon-free energy vector, which can really help the change and will be needed to change the energy system,” says Karsten Wilbrand, a Senior Principal Scientist at Shell, talking about hydrogen power.For Wilbrand, and the rest of Shell, hydrogen is essential to facilitate the world’s transition ... Continue reading
Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research - May 27,2022
May 27, 2022
Consumer pain at the pump continues to be a hot topic in the news as the average national price reached a record high, leaving many to reconsider fuel alternatives and EVs. We also saw exciting headlines in the vehicle software space as many automakers continue to invest in software solutions. ... Continue reading
May 26, 2022
SKOKIE, Ill., May 26, 2022 -- International adventure driver Rainer Zietlow and a Volkswagen ID.4 GTX crossover equipped with Tenneco's Monroe Intelligent Suspension® CVSAe technology recently completed a world record-setting climb of the South American stratovolcano Cerro Uturuncu. Zietlow on May 18 piloted the all-w ... Continue reading
Study Shows California Charging Stations Operationally Deficient
May 20, 2022
In order to achieve a rapid transition to electric vehicle driving, a highly reliable and easy to use charging infrastructure is critical to building confidence as consumers shift from using familiar gas vehicles to unfamiliar electric vehicles (EV). This study evaluated the functionality of the charging system for 657 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz and Sila Achieve Breakthrough With High Silicon Automotive Battery
May 17, 2022
STUTTGART, Germany & ALAMEDA, Calif.--Mercedes-Benz takes another major step in building the world’s most desirable electric cars. The inventor of the automobile today announced that it will work with Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, to incorporate Sila’s silicon anode chemistry in batteries which ... Continue reading
2023 Volvos Will Have Hybrid or Fully Electrified Powertrains
May 5, 2022
Washington DC May 5, 2022; The AIADA Online reported that Volvo will only sell electrified cars in the US beginning with the 2023 model year, the automaker confirmed. ... Continue reading
KIA AMERICA CONTINUES "SHIFT" TO STRONG ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE SALES
May 3, 2022
Kia America today announced April sales of 59,063 units, marking the brand's best-ever April sales total for EV models and pushing the total number of Kia vehicles sold in the U.S. past the 10 million mark. In addition, the Sportage SUV, now in its 5th generation as the brand's longest running nameplate, achieved its b ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Honda to Begin Sales of All-new e:NS1 EV Model
May 1, 2022
Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., a Honda automobile production and sales joint venture in China, will begin sales of the all-new e:NS1 electric vehicle (EV) model tomorrow, on April 26, 2022. e:NS1 HMCI also announced that GAC Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., another Honda automobile production and sales joint venture i ... Continue reading
Increased Number Of American Motorists View EV's In a Range Reality Light
Apr 21, 2022
A new consumer survey conducted by MINI USA reveals various shifts in American consumers’ sentiment toward electric vehicles (EVs) over the last three years. The survey, which repeated the same set of questions used in a 2019 questionnaire carried out by MINI USA, indicates that more Americans – and particularly yo ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Cost To Operate Rankings
Apr 21, 2022
by Zutobi · Updated Mar 24, 2022 EVs are continuing to grow in popularity among motorists, with record numbers of drivers abandoning diesel and petrol in favor of electric. Yet, many people remain wary of this new technology, as they are unconvinced of the benefits of running an electric vehicle over a traditionally f ... Continue reading
2023 Lexus RZ Battery Electric Vehicle Official Preview
Apr 20, 2022
Lexus is proud to unveil details of the all-new 2023 RZ 450e, the luxury brand's first global Battery EV (BEV). The All-New Lexus RZ Since the launch of the RX400h in 2005, Lexus has been a pioneer of electrification within the luxury market. As with the first RX hybrid model, Lexus engineers have imbued the brand's hy ... Continue reading
Car Dealers Seek Commonsense Solutions in Washington
Apr 18, 2022
Automotive News has published AIADA Chairman John Connelly’s latest blog post. It was good to see that the Biden administration took the time this month to meet with auto executives beyond those from Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis to discuss the future of electric vehicle production and infrastructure in the U. ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2022
The new High Altitude blacked-out appearance package for Summit 4xe and Summit Reserve 4xe models, available to order in the second half of 2022, delivers legendary Jeep 4x4 capability with unique Gloss Black exterior accents and features. ... Continue reading
World’s largest hydrogen taxi fleet to be powered by Cummins
Apr 14, 2022
Cummins Inc. , through its affiliate Hydrogenics Europe N.V., has signed a contract to supply a 2.5-megawatt (MW) electrolyzer to Hysetco, a hydrogen mobility company owned by Total Energies, Air Liquide, Toyota, Kouros and others. The electrolyzer will enable local hydrogen production in Paris, France, to power Hysetc ... Continue reading
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