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AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York 7-9 AM This Saturday July 7, 2018

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York 7-9 AM This Saturday July 7, 2018

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 20 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

New Study Shows Everyone From NRA to Greenpeace on Board for Clean Energy

New Study Shows Everyone From NRA to Greenpeace on Board for Clean Energy

the results of a new study that reveals Americans across the country, from the National Rifle Association (NRA) to Greenpeace, are supportive of renewable energy. Recent innovations in renewable energy technology have significantly lowered costs and made renewables an economically viable option. ... Continue reading

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigned Under Mounting Pressure

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Resigned Under Mounting Pressure

Washington DC July 5, 2018; The NY Post newspaper reported that embattled EPA Chief Scott Pruitt resigned under mounting pressure on Thursday as the number of controversies — and congressional investigations — over his personal and professional behavior continued to pile up. President Trump, who had been one of the ... Continue reading

CHINA: BYD and Changan Automobile Launch Groundbreaking Battery Joint Venture

CHINA: BYD and Changan Automobile Launch Groundbreaking Battery Joint Venture

Changan China, July 5, 2018; New energy company BYD today announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Changan Automobile to jointly manufacture batteries for electric vehicles. The groundbreaking agreement will see both companies collaborate in the production and sale of these batteries through a new legal entity ... Continue reading

Hybrid Vehicle Sales Growth Trend Continues, Toyota Canada Reports

Hybrid Vehicle Sales Growth Trend Continues, Toyota Canada Reports

Canadians are continuing to turn to electrified vehicles, according to Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI). The company continued to experience record hybrid vehicle sales in June, with 2,496 units sold last month, up 5.5% compared to 2017. Strong sales of Prius (up 28.3%), including Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ( ... Continue reading

Ethanol’s Crucial Role in Protecting the Farm Economy From China

Ethanol’s Crucial Role in Protecting the Farm Economy From China

President Trump says he supports ethanol, but his EPA seems to be favoring big oil. Rural America is hurting -- and watching. ... Continue reading

Restrictions On E15 Confusing To Consumers and Limits Good Choice

Restrictions On E15 Confusing To Consumers and Limits Good Choice

As we head into the summer vacation season, one clear way to better air quality and lower gas prices is to fill our tanks with E15 — gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol. Unfortunately, consumers across most of Colorado do not have that option at the pump this summer. ... Continue reading

Tesla Increases Q2 2018 Vehicle Production 55%

Tesla Increases Q2 2018 Vehicle Production 55%

Tesla expects to increase production to 6,000 Model 3s per week by late next month. We also reaffirm our guidance for positive GAAP net income and cash flow in Q3 and Q4, despite negative pressures from a weaker USD and likely higher tariffs for vehicles imported into China as well as components procured from China.</p ... Continue reading

Tour Engine Secures a Phase II ARPA-E Grant and Private Funding to Develop 5 kW Engine

Tour Engine Secures a Phase II ARPA-E Grant and Private Funding to Develop 5 kW Engine

Tour Engine to develop commercially viable 5 kW engines targeted to be at least 20% more efficient than today's comparable internal combustion engines. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 1, 2018 - Change-June NAIAS?; Foreign Car Makers Predicting Big Sale Losses; Flying Cars; Harley Goes Offshore; Heck of a Hellcat; Lexus Recall; Vette Day; EV PP; Almost Equality In Saudi Arabia; Tesla Software Banned

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Recap July 1, 2018 - Change-June NAIAS?; Foreign Car Makers Predicting Big Sale Losses; Flying Cars; Harley Goes Offshore; Heck of a Hellcat; Lexus Recall; Vette Day; EV PP; Almost Equality In Saudi Arabia; Tesla Software Banned

Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile TACH&amp;#39;s Take On Last Weeks Automotive News In &quot;Digest&quot; Sized Chunks ... Continue reading

2018 AJAC EcoRun shows off impressive fuel-efficient results +VIDEO

2018 AJAC EcoRun shows off impressive fuel-efficient results +VIDEO

The 7th annual Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) EcoRun continued its impressive record of fuel economy results in the province of New Brunswick. Nineteen AJAC journalists from across Canada convened in Moncton to participate in the fuel-efficient driving event which showcased the latest and greatest ... Continue reading

2019 Chevrolet Silverado - New Size, New Prices, New Specs, New Options

2019 Chevrolet Silverado - New Size, New Prices, New Specs, New Options

DETROIT June 29, 2018; Chevrolet announced that the 2019 Silverado LT will be larger, more capable, more fuel efficient and feature a starting at MSRP that is up to $700 less than the outgoing model. “For more than 100 years, Chevrolet has developed a reputation for building trucks that offer incredible performance, ... Continue reading

2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Preview - Official Specs, Prices, Options

2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Preview - Official Specs, Prices, Options

Upscale styling goes head-to-head with other premium compact sedans Two-motor hybrid powertrain delivers outstanding power and fuel efficiency Class-leading safety performance with Honda Sensing® standard equipment on all trims The 2019 Insight combines best-in-class passenger space, premium interior appointments, ups ... Continue reading

2019 Chevrolet Volt Features Faster Charging, Cold Weather Options, Improved Infotainment, Power Drivers Seat

2019 Chevrolet Volt Features Faster Charging, Cold Weather Options, Improved Infotainment, Power Drivers Seat

DETROIT — A new 7.2 kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. The new system headlines a number of additional enhancements for the 2019 Volt and increases the vehicle’s all-electric utility for owners w ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York This Saturday June 30, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York This Saturday June 30, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area&#39;s 20 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

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