News By Topic: Vehicles and The Environment

HEELS ON WHEELS: 5 Car-Buying Mistakes Women Must Avoid

Jun 3, 2019

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel Realizing you’ve made a car-buying mistake isn’t as reparable as returning a pair of jeans to the department store because they didn’t fit right. When it comes to a vehicle, you’ve signed contracts, invested money and li ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Review - Week Ending June 1, 2019

Jun 2, 2019

Auto News Week Ending June 1, 2019; FCA Renault Merger, E15 Approved For Year Round Benefits, US Auto Company's Stock Falls, Bank Predicts Robo-Taxi Success, Infiniti Blows-Off Hong Kong For Japan, Driverless Trucks Now In Phoenix, Cadillac Unveils 3 New Twin-Turbo V6 335 HP Sedans, Porsche Investigation, EV Sales: Bla ... Continue reading

Failed Ethanol Critic Takes Another Shot... But Misses Once Again

Jun 2, 2019

The Problem for Colin A. Carter is that facts and the real world keep getting in the way By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL ... Continue reading

America Takes Next Step Towards Energy Independence and Cleaner Living: Trump Okays Year-Round E15

May 31, 2019

Along with America's farmers and the domestic ethanol industry, Bob Gordon, me, and our entire company are celebrating today's announcement that E15 fuel has finally received the go-ahead for year-round sales. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday June 1, 2019 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

May 30, 2019

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 ... Continue reading

Trading Electric With Blockchain

May 28, 2019

Experiment with a next-generation peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity system that enables homes, businesses, and electric vehicles (EVs) connected to the electricity grid to trade electricity using a blockchain. The test will run from June 2019 at Toyota's Higashi Fuji Technical Center and the surrounding area. ... Continue reading

No, The U.S. Is Not A Net Exporter Of Crude Oil

May 25, 2019

Last week Bloomberg created quite a stir with this story: The U.S. Just Became a Net Oil Exporter for the First Time in 75 Years. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday May 25, 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

May 25, 2019

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

A Closer Look at Rivian Electric Vehicles +VIDEO

May 24, 2019

Rivian Automotive is getting lots of attention in the automotive world as it has unveiled plans to introduce an all-electric pick up and SUV in late 2020. , automotive video journalist Mark Ducker interviewed R.J. Scaringe, Founder & CEO of Rivian to learn more about the company's vision in developing its electric adve ... Continue reading

Formula E Hits The Streets Of Monaco And F1 Snores In Spain +VIDEO

May 24, 2019

By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motorsports Correspondent THE AUTO CHANNEL. OK – I’ll say it – I’m impressed. I know, you won’t believe an ‘old’ petrol head like me who has, since the birth of the electric race series, been a ‘non-believer,’ but I’m impressed. ... Continue reading

EV-Motoring Weekly Summary

May 24, 2019

AEP, Honda partner to test vehicle-grid integration with used EV batteries Utility Dive Didi wants to help millions of drivers power their electric cars CNN Tesla brings back Free Unlimited Supercharging again to sell inventory cars Electrek GM faces pushback on U.S. self-driving vehicle plan Reuters In Ford’s future ... Continue reading

The Future of Biofuels

May 24, 2019

DALLAS May 24, 2019; NACS Fuels Institute kicked off the FUELS2019 conference this week, bringing together leaders within the transportation and energy markets to discuss the evolution of fuels such as biofuels. Leading the discussion, Dr. ... Continue reading

ETHANOL - A Conversation That Matters +VIDEO

May 24, 2019

The Auto Channel's co-founder and co-publisher recently had the opportunity to travel up to Vancouver, British Columbia to appear on a television talk show called "Conversations That Matter." The show is hosted by award-winning veteran broadcaster Stuart McNish. Some of Stu's previous guests included people like Freema ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Develops Intelligent Air Purification System

May 23, 2019

Smart Air Purification monitors and improves in car air quality Passengers can check real-time information of interior air quality through vehicle’s Audio, Video, and Navigation (AVN) system Innovative laser-based fine particulate sensors ensure system’s durability and reliability SEOUL, May 15, 2019 — Hyundai Mo ... Continue reading

Navigant Research Report: Energy Storage Without Large Upfront Investment

May 23, 2019

BOULDER, Colo.--A new report from Navigant Research examines key applications for mobile advanced energy storage, discussing specific battery technologies commercially available in the market as mobile advanced battery solutions. The energy storage industry continues to gain momentum around the world as industries of a ... Continue reading