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The Real Cost of EV Batteries

The Real Cost of EV Batteries

By Charles Mizrahi Founder, Alpha InvestorHello Banyan Nation, When I found out how the battery for my Tesla was made … I nearly fell off my chair. I’d been told electric vehicles (EVs) like mine were “zero emissions” vehicles … and they were great for the environment. ... Continue reading

MIT Technology Review - Why Hydrogen is Losing the Race to Power Cleaner Cars (TACH Observes Just like Ethanol - So Who or What Is The Problem?)

MIT Technology Review - Why Hydrogen is Losing the Race to Power Cleaner Cars (TACH Observes Just like Ethanol - So Who or What Is The Problem?)

Editor's Note; Hydrogen is way better than battery power, Ethanol is way better than gasoline, so you woud think that with all of the supposed concern about our air, of uture, our country these fueslswould be moved to the front burer by Patriotic Americans...but NO.So maybe the Green New Deal means Greeenbacks seems so ... Continue reading

Night Driving Glasses? Help or Hoax?

Night Driving Glasses? Help or Hoax?

Researchers at Harvard’s Schepens Eye Research Institute recently conducted a study. The study aimed to find out whether night driving glasses provided any visual benefit for nighttime driving.All 22 of the participants “drove” in four simulated night-driving conditions. ... Continue reading

What You Need to Know About Air Lockers

What You Need to Know About Air Lockers

Without the help of a differential lock, power can only be transmitted to two wheels at any time. Air lockers are replacement differential carriers that can lock the rear and front axle shafts together or work as conventional differentials. ... Continue reading

Useful Hacks That You Need To Know When Buying Car Parts

Useful Hacks That You Need To Know When Buying Car Parts

Does your car need some new spare parts? It's no secret that buying car parts can be a daunting task. There are so many different options available, and it can be challenging to know which ones are the best fit for your vehicle. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 15-20, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 15-20, 2024

* Prices still high. New-vehicle transaction prices (ATP) in March 2024 held mostly steady, according to an analysis by Kelley Blue Book, down 1% from the revised February ATP. ... Continue reading

General Motors Names HARMAN a 2023 Supplier of the Year

General Motors Names HARMAN a 2023 Supplier of the Year

STAMFORD, Conn.--General Motors (GM) has recognized HARMAN, an automotive electronics technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on delivering consumer experiences at automotive grade, as a 2023 Supplier of the Year. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 15, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 15, 2024

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

Top Jobs in the Automotive Industry

Top Jobs in the Automotive Industry

The automotive industry offers a lot of fantastic job opportunities that pay well. If you ever thought about a career in it, this article will inform you about the top jobs you can get. ... Continue reading

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

How safe are electric vehicles? It’s a question that keeps coming up in different ways in my role overseeing our vehicle crashworthiness evaluations. When we first started testing electric vehicles in 2011, the question referred to fire risk. ... Continue reading

Alcantara - What Is It?

Alcantara - What Is It?

Exotics such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren demand it, as do luxury vehicles like Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, and Lincoln, as well as consumer staples from Dodge and Ford. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 8, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 8, 2024

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

Ethanol is the SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, Convenience Store Industry, Automotive Supply Chain Industry and Much More!

Ethanol is the SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, Convenience Store Industry, Automotive Supply Chain Industry and Much More!

Replacing the internal combustion engine with electric motors will have disastrous consequences for millions of workers, the world economy, and investors. No internal combustion powered vehicles means long waits to charge up, loss of mobility freedom, and the auto industry in the US. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 1, 2024

NHTSA Weekly Recall Summary April 1, 2024

Official NHTSA Recall summary ... Continue reading

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading

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