News By Topic: Vehicles and The Environment

NRDC blog: The Dirty Scheme to Make Americans Buy More Gasoline

Dec 17, 2018

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 15, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Dec 16, 2018

Big Oil Funds Dirtier Air, Most Reliable Cars, Mid-Engine Corvette Delayed,China Imported Car Tariff Lowered, Toyota and Takata, Ward's Engine Kudos, 3 Minute Charging EV Gives 62 Miles (Huh?), Daytona 500 Pace Truck, Trump Agrees With TACH, GM EV Idea Not Going To Work, VW Restores Annie, Europe Auto Sales Down ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO

Dec 16, 2018

The Avalon’s design, in my view, could contend for “most improved” honors over its original in terms of just about every measure of styling, functionality, mechanical sophistication and user friendliness. ... Continue reading

SPECIAL REPORT - Oil Analyst Warns U.S. Shale Oil Debt Will Drive Industry Into The Ground

Dec 15, 2018

DEEP THE DENIAL By Mike Shellman President and Chief Operating Officer MCA PETROLEUM CORPORATION Republished by permission of the author ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday December 15, 2018 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Dec 15, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

HYUNDAI LANDS TWO ECO-FRIENDLY VEHICLES ON WARDS 10 BEST ENGINES LIST

Dec 14, 2018

Hyundai earns two out of the ten coveted spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition for the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV and 2019 Kona Electric CUVs. ... Continue reading

INFINITI previews future fully-electric crossover, showcases new EV platform

Dec 14, 2018

North American International Auto Show world premiere of future fully-electric INFINITI crossover INFINITI to showcase a new EV platform INFINITI celebrating 30 years in 2019 HONG KONG – INFINITI will preview a vision for its first fully-electric crossover at The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detr ... Continue reading

2019 Hyundai Kona EV 258 Electric Range Under $30K (After $7500 Tax Credit)

Dec 14, 2018

Starts Below $30,000 with Available $7,500 Tax Credit Generous 258-Mile Estimated Range Meets More Varied Lifestyle Needs New Electric CUV offers Youthful Design, Sporty Driving Character, Leading Safety Technology and Advanced Infotainment Features in an Affordable, Compact Footprint Abundant Suite of Standard Safety ... Continue reading

2018 Toyota Camry, Camry With a New Attitude Review By Larry Nutson

Dec 14, 2018

For 2018 the Camry had been completely redesigned. We’re now up to the eighth generation Camry that rides on an all-new platform, Toyota’s New Global Architecture. It’s longer, lower and wider. The chassis is 30-percent more rigid and there’s new suspension geometry. Light-weighting is a big part of new vehicle ... Continue reading

"Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle"

Dec 13, 2018

Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle, at CES 2019. Combining Honda's all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and emerging advanced autonomous technology, the Autonomous Work Vehicle was designed by Honda R&D Americas to enhance efficiency and safety for public, commercial, and consumer enterprises. ... Continue reading

NADA End Of Day Automotive News Recap - December 13, 2018

Dec 13, 2018

NADA released its annual sales forecast, U.S. new vehicle sales are expected to drop next year, Higher interest rates and a bevy of new cars coming off lease, a new program from Hertz that lets members bypass the counter ... Continue reading

2019 Ford Ranger Rated Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Midsize Pickup in America

Dec 12, 2018

With EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined, 2019 Ford Ranger is the most fuel-efficient gas-powered midsize pickup in America All-new Ranger’s proven 2.3-liter EcoBoost® gasoline engine beats the V6 gasoline engines from its midsize truck competitors to deliver best-in ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Unveils "FCEV Vision 2030" - Proprietary Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

Dec 11, 2018

Hyundai Motor Group, which includes automotive brands Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, today announced its long-term roadmap ‘FCEV Vision 2030’ plan, as the group reaffirms its commitment to accelerate the development of a hydrogen society by leveraging the group’s global leadership in fuel-cell ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending December 8, 2018; Executive Producer Larry Nutson

Dec 9, 2018

This Weeks Important Auto News: Car Sales Down Pick-up SUV Sales Up; China Truce?; New NAFTA; Nissan Ghosn Troubles; German Car Makers Meet Trump; Waymo On Road; GM Barra Meets Congress; FCA Sales Up; NYC $17 Per Hour Uber and Lyft Driver Salary; VW Betting Against ICE Engines; French Fuel Tax Riots; Detroit Auto Show ... Continue reading

Electric Drive Report

Dec 7, 2018

Statement of EDTA President Genevieve Cullen on incentives for electric drive “Incentives that promote electric drive are working as intended – to ensure the nation continues to lead in transportation efficiency and innovation while enhancing our energy and economic security. “Electric drive technologies bolster ... Continue reading