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Official US Treasury Department Proposed New Clean Vehicle Credits

Official US Treasury Department Proposed New Clean Vehicle Credits

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 31, 2023 – Today the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed guidance on the new clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that will lower costs for consumers, build a resilient industrial base and spur manufacturing in the U.S., and strengthen supply chains with li ... Continue reading

Nikola Fuel Cell Class 8 Truck on the Road This Summer Will fuel cell technology be the end game?

Nikola Fuel Cell Class 8 Truck on the Road This Summer Will fuel cell technology be the end game?

Nikola Corporation, despite its rocky origin, is delivering battery-powered Class 8 trucks to customers now - not really soon. ... Continue reading

No April Fool Joke: Chinese Bio Weapon Covid-19 Magnifies China Ability To Gain Worldwide EV Domination - Updated

No April Fool Joke: Chinese Bio Weapon Covid-19 Magnifies China Ability To Gain Worldwide EV Domination - Updated

Most politicians and their aides are too ignorant or in Big Oil's pocket to promote realistic alt fuel options, so they delegate their "alt fuel position" to young aides to decide which alt they should support. ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Madness: EU Accelerates on Hydrogen

Hydrogen Madness: EU Accelerates on Hydrogen

Brussels 27 March 2023 The Commission’s Communication on the European Hydrogen Bank, published on 16 March 2023, describes the Facility objective of unlocking private investment in hydrogen value chains, both domestically and in third countries, by connecting the supply of renewable energy to EU demand and tackling i ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Madness: Extreme E delivers successful showcase of Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

Fuel Cell Madness: Extreme E delivers successful showcase of Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

21 March 2023, London: As Extreme E produced a spectacular opening X Prix of Season 3 on track, off track it delivered a successful first test of a new and innovative mobile fuel cell system provided by ENOWA, the championship’s Green Hydrogen Power Partner.As a more portable energy source, with a strong capability t ... Continue reading

What’s New: 2024 Lexus NX 250 / 350 / 350h / 450h+

What’s New: 2024 Lexus NX 250 / 350 / 350h / 450h+

Four powertrains, including two hybrid electric models Lexus Interface includes wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Voice Assistant and available Digital Key Available Advanced Park aids with perpendicular parking/exiting and parallel parking/exiting Color-keyed elements added to the glove box and passenger side ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Boats & Ships, a Methanol to the Madness | IDTechEx

Fuel Cell Boats & Ships, a Methanol to the Madness | IDTechEx

BOSTON, March 7, 2023 -- IDTechEx has published a series of articles recently covering hydrogen- and ammonia-powered fuel cell (FC) demand in shipping. One of the most common responses to this has been – what about methanol?Indeed, methanol has garnered lots of interest, particularly since shipping giant Maersk order ... Continue reading

2023 Elantra Hybrid Blue, Sonata Hybrid Blue and Kona EV Among Top Scorers on ACEEE's Greenest Vehicles List

2023 Elantra Hybrid Blue, Sonata Hybrid Blue and Kona EV Among Top Scorers on ACEEE's Greenest Vehicles List

In the growing, competitive green vehicle segment, each Hyundai vehicle’s lifetime environmental impact was analyzed by ACEEE, scoring among a select group of standouts. This list specifies the twelve most environmentally-friendly nameplates available to consumers this model year. ... Continue reading

Here Come The Fuel-Cells From Honda

Here Come The Fuel-Cells From Honda

It's only a short jump from the back lot to your car...no emissions NONE, No range anxiety, No Putin Or Achmed Or Biden, just power to take you wherever you want to go. If you have the time and inclination here is a link to The Auto Channel's 23 year's worth of Hydrogen fuel cell stories and tutorials...see you in a cl ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel, Automotive Content On The Side Of Common Sense - Online Since 1996

The Auto Channel, Automotive Content On The Side Of Common Sense - Online Since 1996

The Auto Channel Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel Online Since 1995; Experts Car Reviews (1995-Present), Expert Auto Help And Impressions, Logical Alt Fuel Options, Other Human Intelligence

The Auto Channel Online Since 1995; Experts Car Reviews (1995-Present), Expert Auto Help And Impressions, Logical Alt Fuel Options, Other Human Intelligence

WhatsUp On The Auto Channel, Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading

"Choice Advocate" Former President Akio Toyoda's Replacement Koji Sato EV Advocate, Supports Tesla Inspired Leap For Next-Gen Toyota EV Platform

"Choice Advocate" Former President Akio Toyoda's Replacement Koji Sato EV Advocate, Supports Tesla Inspired Leap For Next-Gen Toyota EV Platform

Grudging admiration for Tesla helps reinforce a stark realization at Toyota. For all its expertise in electrification going back to the first Prius hybrid, Toyota needs a great leap forward for the new era of full electrics. ... Continue reading

Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Hot Topics With Alan Amici CEO February 24, 2023

Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Hot Topics With Alan Amici CEO February 24, 2023

Automotive Industry Hot TopicsThis week I discuss navigating the balance between innovation and quality as the Software Defined Vehicle enters the playing field. Recent EU mandates are accelerating the phase-outs of internal combustion engines (ICE), yet OEMs continue to rely on ICE sales to fund electronic vehicle dev ... Continue reading

They're Coming They're Coming Fuel Cell Vehicles

They're Coming They're Coming Fuel Cell Vehicles

Nick Carey and Christina Amann writing for Reuters reported that interest in using hydrogen fuel cells to power trucks and vans is getting a boost from fleet operators looking for a more practical alternative to electric vehicles and rising government aid, particularly the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). While most ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023

* The 2023 Chicago Auto Show opened this week with media previews. The show reopened the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. ... Continue reading

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