Aug 12, 2022
The Senate's passing of the Inflation Reduction Act was a significant item in the news this week, with the proposed EV tax credits being a focus for the auto industry. There were also some interesting developments in the sustainability space as efforts continue on various fronts. ... Continue reading
U.S. Congress Office Sees Few Tax Breaks for EVs Under Democratic Plan
Aug 4, 2022
Washington DC August 4, 2022; The AIADA reported that a proposal by U.S. Senate Democrats to put income, price and domestic content conditions on electric vehicle tax breaks could initially sharply curtail the number of EVs that qualify, the Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. The CBO estimate said the elect ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Newsletter July 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
July 26, 2022 Postal Service increases EV commitment to 40% of new delivery trucks Detroit News In a Twist, Old Coal Plants Help Deliver Renewable Power. Here’s How. ... Continue reading
EV Motoring - Electric Vehicle Technology Overview
Jul 23, 2022
But how, exactly, do electric vehicles work and what are their advantages?Let's start by considering the legacy vehicle technology: the internal combustion engine, or ICE. ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2022
J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. The gap between economy/range is only 7 points (on a 1,000-point scale). The drop in satisfaction with economy/range also has contributed to a one-point decline in overall new-vehicle satisfaction, the first decline since ... Continue reading
MOST STOLEN VEHICLES CHEVROLET AND FORD FULL SIZE PICK-UPS
Jul 19, 2022
DES PLAINES, Ill., July 19, 2022 -- For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full size pick-ups took the top two spots in the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) annual Hot Wheels vehicle theft report, and the GMC full size pick-up made the top 10 list. Of the nearly 1 million total vehicles reported stole ... Continue reading
Curb side, on-street EV charging comes to Chicago.
Jul 18, 2022
Urban dwellers are good candidates to purchase or lease an all-electric vehicle, that is, a battery-electric vehicle or BEV. Why? They don’t typically drive many miles in their daily personal routine. ... Continue reading
Jeep® Brand Debuts Two New Wrangler Exterior Color Options for 2023 Model Year
Jul 14, 2022
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 13, 2022 -- From concept to production: Earl, first shown on the Jeep® Gladiator Farout concept in 2020, joins the Jeep Wrangler production exterior color palette for the first time Reign exterior color brings purple back to Wrangler palette for a limited time for the 2023 model year Now open ... Continue reading
Plan For Your First Road Trip In A Battery EV
Jul 9, 2022
Taking your first road trip in a plug-in electric car? Don’t sweat it. Traveling can be a breeze with a little planning. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 26-July 2, 2022
Jul 3, 2022
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading
Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales
Jul 1, 2022
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2022 -- U.S. total sales decline 16%; retail sales down 24% Chrysler brand total U.S. sales increase 95% versus same quarter last year Total U.S. sales for the Jeep® Compass rise 54% over same quarter last year Total U.S. sales for the Jeep Grand Cherokee rise 12% over same quarter last ye ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2022
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2022 -- Jeep® brand offers Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom special editions to honor servicemen and servicewomen Military-themed exterior and interior design cues include an Oscar Mike badge, as well as an American flag decal Winch-capable steel front bumper and steel rock rails Jeep brand ... Continue reading
Keeping Up - Electric Drive Report
Jun 28, 2022
NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE, TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 20, 2022
Jun 20, 2022
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
NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
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
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