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EV Startup Gets 100,000 Van Order From Investor Amazon

EV Startup Gets 100,000 Van Order From Investor Amazon

Startup Rivian Automotive got a big boost from one of its investors on Thursday when Amazon.com announced it was ordering 100,000 electric delivery vans. Before Rivian has even begun commercial production at its factory in Normal, Illinois, the Amazon order rocketed it to the forefront of electric vehicle makers. ... Continue reading

2020 Honda CR-V Gets New U.S.-Built Hybrid-Electric Version

2020 Honda CR-V Gets New U.S.-Built Hybrid-Electric Version

2020 Honda CR-V, sporting freshened styling, new features and upgraded powertrains—including a new CR-V Hybrid to be built in the company's Greensburg, Indiana plant1. The 2020 CR-V Hybrid is the first electrified SUV from the Honda brand in America, joining the Accord Hybrid and Insight as the third electrified Hond ... Continue reading

Toyota Installs Stationary Fuel Cell Generator Based on the Mirai FC System at its Honsha Plant in Japan

Toyota Installs Stationary Fuel Cell Generator Based on the Mirai FC System at its Honsha Plant in Japan

Verification tests begin, with the aim of verifying the generator's applicability in offices, plants, and other commercial scenarios Toyota City, Japan, Sep, 18 2019 - Toyota Motor Corporation announces it has developed a stationary fuel cell generator (FC generator) that makes use of the fuel cell system (FC system) e ... Continue reading

2019 Lexus RX 350 Review By John Heilig

2019 Lexus RX 350 Review By John Heilig

I have owned (and enjoyed) driving our family's 2010 RX 450h over the past 9 years and brag that its the best car I have ever owned. Recently I had the opportunity to road test the long wheel base three row versions of both the RX and the RX450hL Hybrid. Both are virtually identical with MPG also about the same 25 MPG ... Continue reading

In Wake of Saudi Attacks, Ethanol Can Help Provide Real Energy Security

In Wake of Saudi Attacks, Ethanol Can Help Provide Real Energy Security

The crude oil and gasoline price spikes following the attacks on Saudi Arabia show once again that the Unites States cannot simply frack its way to energy independence. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE) Importance of Saudi Oil Should Be Treated with Skepticism

Auto Channel Exclusive (ACE) Importance of Saudi Oil Should Be Treated with Skepticism

WASHINGTON - September 15, 2019: Professor William Kovarik, the dean of biofuel history and co-author of "The Forbidden Fuel" has something to say about all the media alarms sounded after the attacks on the Saudi Arabia oil facilities on Saturday. Professor Kovarik told the New York Times: "Saudi Arabia is not "THE wor ... Continue reading

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending September 14, 2019

Nutsons Auto News Nuggets - Week Ending September 14, 2019

UAW Picks GM; VW iD.3 Electrifies; Frankfurt Plugged In; Car Carrier Sinks; New VW Logo Placed; Head Nissan Exec Replaced; Mess O'Mustangs; Wards 10 Best; Cox Goes Into Electric Pickup Biz; GM PU SUZ Recall; RAM Recall; States Charge EV Highway Tax Fees; NASCAR Cup Raceoff Field Fixed; F-1's Schumacher Repaired ... Continue reading

Ethanol, the Perfect Home Remedy for a Saudi Oil Fever

Ethanol, the Perfect Home Remedy for a Saudi Oil Fever

The drone air attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities are threatening to disrupt the status quo of the world's oil markets and push the price of oil back to $100 per barrel, or perhaps higher. ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC Saturday September 14, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Auto Channel Exclusive: AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC Saturday September 14, 2019, WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com 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 Pr ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl

Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review. A very dear friend of mine has just joined the company from a rival brand. Looking forward to the challenge he said and a challenge it will be. ... Continue reading

California To Lose MPG and Emissions Authority

California To Lose MPG and Emissions Authority

The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to revoke California's authority to set its own vehicle greenhouse gas standards and declare that states are pre-empted from setting their own vehicle rules, three people briefed on the matter said on Thursday. According to Reuters, President Donald Trump met with ... Continue reading

Auto Channel Exclusive: Boone Pickens on Alt Fuel, Energy and Politics - Congress totally doesn't understand energy at all - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Auto Channel Exclusive: Boone Pickens on Alt Fuel, Energy and Politics - Congress totally doesn't understand energy at all - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Pickens pointed out natural gas’ benefits of being substantially lower in harmful emissions than gasoline, its plentiful supply, and its significantly lower cost to consumers. ... Continue reading

Honda Announce Next Steps Towards Electrification of European Business

Honda Announce Next Steps Towards Electrification of European Business

- Honda make a series of announcements as the next phase of its ... Continue reading

Honda At 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show

Honda At 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show

Honda has unveiled the mass production version of its next-generation electric vehicle, the Honda e, at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. Visitors to the show will be able to see the car's unique range of features through a series of interactive exhibits using virtual reality and other advanced technologies.The exhibits a ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Moves From Media To Vehicle Manufacturing, Invests $350 Million In Electric Truck Maker Rivian +EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Cox Automotive Moves From Media To Vehicle Manufacturing, Invests $350 Million In Electric Truck Maker Rivian +EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Rivian today announced an equity investment of $350 million from global automotive services company Cox Automotive. ... Continue reading

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