News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: The Future

Mercedes-Benz EQV: World Premiere Of First Fully-electric Premium MPV Soccer Mom Hauler

Aug 20, 2019

If this super green class A soccer mom hauler can't entice Mama away from an SUV nothing will. Mercedes-Benz Vans presents its first electric vehicle that is positioned equally for private and commercial purposes Mercedes-Benz Vans presented the Concept EQV as a study at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019. Now the ser ... Continue reading

The Road To EV's Is Strewn With Facts

Aug 19, 2019

Automotive Evolution of Mobility Study was released today. Focused on electric vehicles, the research finds that without collaboration between dealers and automakers, clearing up common misconceptions could delay widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption. ... Continue reading

HELP! Vandals Are Spraying Ethanol All Over The Neighborhood

Aug 17, 2019

It's an epidemic of hygroscopic proportions ... Continue reading

When Trying To Be Objective About Ethanol, Don't Include Lies To Balance The Argument

Aug 17, 2019

A funny thing happened on the way to creating an objective story. By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL In the past couple of hours, I encountered two different objective stories concerning ethanol fuel. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday August 17, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Aug 17, 2019

Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio wi ... Continue reading

2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Prices and Details

Aug 16, 2019

Ram Truck today announced pricing for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $­­­­­­36,890 for the Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD, plus $1,695 destination. ... Continue reading

Hyundai's Fuel Cell Vehicle Earns IIHS Top Safety + Award

Aug 14, 2019

The 2019 Hyundai Nexo, a new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, earns the Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for vehicles built after June 2019. The Nexo, which is only available in California, is the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle that IIHS has tested. ... Continue reading

Ethanol From Wheat Straw Technology Sold To NewEnergyBlue; System Makes Water For Irrigation Also

Aug 13, 2019

NewEnergyBlue intends to convert wheat straw into carbon-neutral automotive biofuel using the technology. The company purchased the technology licence from Danish green energy company Ørsted, which developed the technology over 15 years at a cost of $200 million (€178.6 million). Ørsted proved commercial operation ... Continue reading

CAR-Management Briefing Seminars 2019 - Exploring the Edges of the Envelope for the Auto Industry

Aug 11, 2019

What a lovely commute to work I have this week – about three miles along the shore of East Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan. At 7:15 I share the road with just a few other vehicles as the sun slowly rises above the lush hills to the east. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending August 10, 2019

Aug 11, 2019

Auto News Nuggets: ZF Says Real Autonomous Ain't So Easy; GM Still Believes In EV; Tesla Trouble; Dodge Horsepower Crook-Magnet; No Cars In Jakarta; 6.6-liter Duramax Harmed By Thin American Diesel Fuel; MyFord MyLincon Entertainment System Lawsuit; GM Ignition Lawsuit; Ford Recalls; Ford Leads Horsepower War; Congrats ... Continue reading

Dr. J Fouls Out on Ethanol Fuel

Aug 10, 2019

Dr. J takes the ball, everyone along the sideline is frozen in anticipation. He runs the length of the court, performed a crossover to blow by multiple defenders and glides seamlessly to what is sure to be a can't-miss slam dunk shot: ... Continue reading

SHIFT Automotive: A Roadmap to Make the Future of Mobility Smart and Sustainable

Aug 6, 2019

SHIFT Automotive returns to IFA Berlin, exploring how the latest technologies are shaping the way we live, work and drive. The two-day convention brings together start-ups and tech giants, car manufacturers and city planners. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending August 3, 2019

Aug 4, 2019

July US Auto Sales; New Car Destination Charges RISING; NACTOY Candidates For Car Of The Year; Europe Dis's Diesel Loves Electric; Audi Exec Off To Jail; USMCA On Idle; Automotive Heritage Awards; Buh-Bye VW Best Warrantee; Survey Shows: Autonomous Cars Lagging; CAFE Alive In Some States; Historic Vehicle Register Disp ... Continue reading

Toomey and Feinstein Set to Use Summer Recess to Raise Big Oil Campaign Donations

Aug 3, 2019

Republican Senator Pat Toomey (PA) and Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) have teamed up to perform a modern day Billy Flynn/Roxie Hart/Velma Kelly razzle-dazzle flimflam song and dance show to dismantle the Renewable Fuel Standard. ... Continue reading

British Company Launches World-changing Battery Technology

Aug 2, 2019

LONDON, Aug. 2, 2019 -- The world, it seems, is going electric. ... Continue reading