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Toyota Still Believes In Hydrogen Power - Calls for Third Round of Research Proposals to Support Innovative Hydrogen Energy Solutions

Toyota Still Believes In Hydrogen Power - Calls for Third Round of Research Proposals to Support Innovative Hydrogen Energy Solutions

This initiative is part of TMF's goal to promote sustainable mobility. It recognizes that pairing carbon-free hydrogen systems with renewable energies contributes to energy sustainability. ... Continue reading

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the "LQ", a concept vehicle that leverages advanced technology to build an emotional bond between car and driver. The next generation of the Toyota "Concept-i", a concept vehicle first exhibited at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, LQ is equipped with automated driving capabilit ... Continue reading

Growth Energy CEO Highlights International Biofuels Growth at Global Ethanol Summit

Growth Energy CEO Highlights International Biofuels Growth at Global Ethanol Summit

In her remarks, Skor spoke on retailer adoption of ethanol blends and the fuel’s growing popularity in the U.S. and abroad: “Some of the most well-known U.S. retailers like Kwik Trip, Casey’s, Sheetz, not only carry the nation’s standard 10 percent ethanol blend – but they are also among the over 1,900 stores ... Continue reading

Participants From 60 Countries Gather For First Global Ethanol Summit In Washington, D.C.

Participants From 60 Countries Gather For First Global Ethanol Summit In Washington, D.C.

Global Ethanol Summit to learn about changing biofuels policies in countries around the world and prospects for expanded global ethanol use. “In the spirit of global collaboration, access to free trade and increased use of ethanol worldwide, we look forward to hosting, along with our partners, this meeting that focus ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)-2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Review By Larry Nutson

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)-2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Review By Larry Nutson

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE)= 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Going electric with confidence More often than not change comes about slowly. This is the case with the switch to battery-powered pure electric vehicles from the internal combustion engine type. ... Continue reading

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

Toyota to Unveil Next-Generation "Mirai Concept" at 2019 Tokyo Motor Show's "Future Expo"

- Improvements in fuel cell technology offer up to thirty percent greater range, plus improved acceleration and performance - Totally redesigned on top of Toyota's latest modular platform to offer a superior driving experience, improved passenger comfort, and dynamic exterior styling Toyota City, Japan, Oct, 11 2019 - ... Continue reading

Report Finds Nearly 50 Percent of Drivers Willing to Give Up Car Ownership for Autonomous Mobility

Report Finds Nearly 50 Percent of Drivers Willing to Give Up Car Ownership for Autonomous Mobility

Many car owners would consider giving up car ownership in the future in favor of autonomous mobility solutions, such as self-driving buses or taxis, according to a new report from Accenture . The report “Mobility Services: The Customer Perspective,” looks at the key challenges for car manufacturers now and in the f ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Review by David COLMAN - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Review by David COLMAN - It's E15 Approved +VIDEO

A Hybrid for Owners Who Enjoy Anonymity. Hyundai offers three distinct versions of their Prius beater, the Ioniq. At the lower end of the price range, the Hybrid retails for $21,400. ... Continue reading

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted Nearly 80 Media Members to Experience More than 50 Vehicles during its Annual Fall Rally

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosted Nearly 80 Media Members to Experience More than 50 Vehicles during its Annual Fall Rally

Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) recently held its annual Fall Rally, where nearly 80 media members gathered to test-drive more than 50 of the industry’s latest cars, trucks and SUVs. Held at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, the 2019 MAMA Fall Rally was presented by Subaru and offered journalists ample ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel First Review From Larry Nutson

2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel First Review From Larry Nutson

A Mazda Diesel? Really? I made a few purposeful highway drives to see what kind of MPG I could get. I was pleasantly surprised that the CX-5 diesel was getting 40 to 41 mpg. That’s much better than the EPA ratings. I tried a couple different driving styles on these highway drives. For one drive I kept no more than 5 ... Continue reading

A Final Message From Our Friend T.Boone Pickens

A Final Message From Our Friend T.Boone Pickens

The following message from T. Boone Pickens was written prior to his passing on September 11, 2019. Mr. Pickens’ website and social media accounts are now being maintained by T. Boone Pickens Foundation team members. ... Continue reading

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Starts Limited Sales of Car Powers Home - DENDO DRIVE HOUSE in Japan

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Starts Limited Sales of Car Powers Home - DENDO DRIVE HOUSE in Japan

DENDO DRIVE HOUSE (DDH) - a V2H (1) based home system - in Tokyo Japan from October 3. MMC has announced the concept and launching plan of DDH's packaged service at Geneva Auto Show in March 2019. ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe- Jag I-Pace, Dodge Charger And Just In Time For The Holiday's A Great Car Book Authored By A Great Car Guy

Letter from Europe- Jag I-Pace, Dodge Charger And Just In Time For The Holiday's A Great Car Book Authored By A Great Car Guy

Letter from Europe by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I had the honor of being part of the CAR magazine team which presented the Car of the Year trophy to Sir William Lyons, boss of Jaguar back in 1969. Things have changed somewhat but my association to the great marque is as great as ever. ... Continue reading

U.S. President Donald Trump Takes Step-One To Overcome Enemy Entities, Support American Motorists, Guarantee Fuel Freedom, Help America's Farmers By Supporting Clean, Renewable, American Bio-Fuels

U.S. President Donald Trump Takes Step-One To Overcome Enemy Entities, Support American Motorists, Guarantee Fuel Freedom, Help America's Farmers By Supporting Clean, Renewable, American Bio-Fuels

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J. Trump successfully negotiated an agreement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “President Trump’s leadership has ... Continue reading

Farmers Over an Ethanol Barrel: We Aren’t Going to Walk the Plank - Special Feature

Farmers Over an Ethanol Barrel: We Aren’t Going to Walk the Plank - Special Feature

It’s time for farmers to teach the ethanol industry leaders how to chew gum and walk – or walk the plank. Despite hundreds of millions spent to “save the RFS” (Renewable Fuels Standard) based on a E15-only mantra, it has fallen on deaf ears. ... Continue reading

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