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Lynk & Co chooses Belgian Volvo plant for European models

Lynk & Co chooses Belgian Volvo plant for European models

Now, it is official: from 2019, the award-winning Volvo facility in Ghent, Belgium, will build the Lynk & Co CO 01 crossover for the European market on the same production line as the Volvo XC40, the 2018 European Car of the Year. The L&C model shares the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) with Volvo. ... Continue reading

Renewable Energy Group Launches REG Ultra Clean™ Diesel

Renewable Energy Group Launches REG Ultra Clean™ Diesel

“REG Ultra Clean Diesel significantly reduces emissions, blends easily with petroleum diesel and is one of the lowest carbon intensity fuels of any kind on the market today,” said REG’s Gary Haer, Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “REG is uniquely positioned to offer this biodiesel and renewable diesel blended ... Continue reading

ROUSH CleanTech Enters Electric Vehicle Market

ROUSH CleanTech Enters Electric Vehicle Market

ROUSH CleanTech Enters Electric Vehicle Market with the Ford F-650 Clean-technology innovator expands its alternative-fuel portfolio with fully electric medium-duty trucks and buses LIVONIA, MICH. (May 1, 2018) — ROUSH CleanTech unveiled its newest carbon footprint-friendly vehicle — an all-electric Ford ... Continue reading

New import duties drive biomass-based diesel imports down in 2017

New import duties drive biomass-based diesel imports down in 2017

April 30, 2018 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Supply Monthly (biodiesel and renewable diesel) U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, totaled 14.1 million barrels in 2017, a 36% decrease from 2016. Although increasing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) t ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest April 23-29, 2018; Ford Cars Buh Bye; FCA, GM In The Money; Really Clean Diesel?; Chinese Induced EV Frenzy Continues; Tesla's Bones; Free Harley; Automotive Hall Of Fame; NASCAR; Audi Recalls

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest April 23-29, 2018; Ford Cars Buh Bye; FCA, GM In The Money; Really Clean Diesel?; Chinese Induced EV Frenzy Continues; Tesla's Bones; Free Harley; Automotive Hall Of Fame; NASCAR; Audi Recalls

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News. ... Continue reading

U.S. exported a record amount of fuel ethanol in 2017

U.S. exported a record amount of fuel ethanol in 2017

The United States exported nearly 1.4 billion gallons of fuel ethanol in 2017, surpassing the previous record of 1.2 billion gallons set in 2011. U.S. imports of ethanol in 2017 increased compared with 2016 but remained relatively small at 77 million gallons, resulting in the United States being a net exporter of ethan ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 28, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 28, 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 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading

USA Energy Subsidies Scorecard

USA Energy Subsidies Scorecard

April 25, 2018 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Direct Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy in Fiscal Year 2016 EIA has updated its report on federal financial interventions and subsidies in energy markets, covering the 2016 U.S. government fiscal year (FY). Subsidies for many energy c ... Continue reading

The BMW Concept iX3

The BMW Concept iX3

Electric mobility arrives at the core of BMW. Munich. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Flex Fuel Engine Market Forecasts 2018-2022 - Low Dependence on Import Oil is Driving the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Flex Fuel Engine Market Forecasts 2018-2022 - Low Dependence on Import Oil is Driving the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Flex Fuel Engine Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Automotive Flex Fuel Engine Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.79% during the period 2017-2022. ... Continue reading

Consumers Anticipate Gas Prices Will Rise

Consumers Anticipate Gas Prices Will Rise

Despite the expected increase, Americans remain optimistic about the overall economy. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and GT-PHEV Scoop Prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Awards

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and GT-PHEV Scoop Prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Awards

Eclipse Cross CUV and the GT-PHEV Concept – have received GOOD DESIGN™* awards from experts at The Chicago Athenaeum. The awards are an indication of the success of Mitsubishi Motors’ design renaissance, which include the face-lift for the Outlander, a string of acclaimed concept cars, and the all-new Eclipse Cro ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Summary April 16-22, 2018; Cadillac Under New Management; Higher Octane Regular; Earth Day 2018; Hotcakes Selling Like Mustangs; Maybach SUV In China; Kia Tech; Toyota Tech; VW Navistar?; Electric Vehicle News; F-150 Diesel; Tesla; Fasssttt Porsche; Alfa Recall

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Summary April 16-22, 2018; Cadillac Under New Management; Higher Octane Regular; Earth Day 2018; Hotcakes Selling Like Mustangs; Maybach SUV In China; Kia Tech; Toyota Tech; VW Navistar?; Electric Vehicle News; F-150 Diesel; Tesla; Fasssttt Porsche; Alfa Recall

Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's Take On Last weeks automotive news ... Continue reading

Knowledge of Ethanol Benefits Growing in Australia +VIDEO

Knowledge of Ethanol Benefits Growing in Australia +VIDEO

Ethanol-gasoline blends save consumers money By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL About a year and a half ago, I had the great please to visit Australia to speak at the National Biofuels Association Conference in Brisbane. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 21, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 21, 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 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading

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