EV Startup Gets 100,000 Van Order From Investor Amazon
Sep 19, 2019
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
Sep 19, 2019
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
Sep 18, 2019
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
Sep 17, 2019
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
Sep 16, 2019
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
Sep 15, 2019
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
Sep 15, 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
Sep 15, 2019
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
Sep 14, 2019
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Auto Channel Exclusive: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-AWC Review By Andrew Frankl
Sep 14, 2019
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
Sep 13, 2019
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
Sep 12, 2019
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
Sep 11, 2019
- Honda make a series of announcements as the next phase of its ... Continue reading
Honda At 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show
Sep 11, 2019
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
Sep 10, 2019
Rivian today announced an equity investment of $350 million from global automotive services company Cox Automotive. ... Continue reading
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