News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Alternative Powered Vehicles

Flex-Fuel Hybrid "The Answer": Study Shows Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) Paired With E85 (FLEX-FUEL ETHANOL) is as climate-friendly as battery electric vehicles (BEV) LOWERING total GHG emissions

Sep 13, 2024

Plug-in flex-fuel hybrid vehicles running on E85 fuel with up to 85% renewable ethanol are just as climate-friendly as electric vehicles, according to a new study. Research carried out by the French research consultancy IFPEN measured and compared the greenhouse-gas emissions of vehicles powered solely by petrol, plug- ... Continue reading

EVgo and GM Set to Optimize the Charging Experience

Sep 12, 2024

A rendering of a flagship station featuring a protective canopy and pull-through design for easy access. ... Continue reading

Heart Aerospace Unveils First Full-Scale Demonstrator for 30-seat Hybrid-Electric Airplane

Sep 12, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Heart Aerospace, the Swedish hybrid-electric airplane maker, today unveils its first full-scale demonstrator airplane, marking a major milestone in the development of its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30. ... Continue reading

Hyundai and GM Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Explore Collaboration on Vehicles, Supply Chain and Clean-Energy Technologies

Sep 12, 2024

General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Return of its Consumer Choice Awards - THE ZEVAS 2024

Sep 12, 2024

the return of its signature awards program, THE ZEVAS™ (Zero-Emission Vehicle Awards.) Debuting in 2021 as the very first program of its kind, THE ZEVAS will again celebrate emerging and established automakers and their innovations in new hybrid and electric vehicles, and new zero-emission versions of existing models ... Continue reading

Toyota Prius Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for Highest MPG for a Coast-to-Coast Drive

Sep 12, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 12, 2024 -- The Prius continues to impress and has recently achieved a new high bar for efficiency. ... Continue reading

Unique Hydrogen Fuel Cell Developed by Fuel Cell Enabling Technologies [FCET] Receives U.S. Patent

Sep 12, 2024

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 12, 2024 -- FCET, Inc. was issued U.S. Patent No. ... Continue reading

Boost Your Post- Quid Pro Quo

Sep 12, 2024

Auto Central Louisville KY October 11, 2021; Kudos to your PR department. Your unpaid-for placed contextual Brand communications has been quantified to be as effective as the brand's big budget ubiquitous Paid-For TV Advertising in influencing Automotive Purchasers according to a report from Foresight Research. ... Continue reading

Now That Every Bad Thing We Have Published About EV's Has Become Mainstream, Isn't It Time For All The Good Things We Published About Ethanol To Become Mainstream, Too?

Sep 12, 2024

After years of untruthful Oil Industry anti-ethanol propaganda almost everyone ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Prices Continue to Tumble in August, Incentives Up Nearly 50% Year Over Year, according to Kelley Blue Book Estimates

Sep 11, 2024

New-vehicle prices in August were lower year over year for the 11th straight month as price pressure continues to build. The average transaction price in August, at $47,870, was lower versus August 2023 by 1.7%, the largest year-over-year drop since January. ... Continue reading

Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Forklifts Introduced

Sep 10, 2024

The CPD45F8/50F8 and EFLA251 help warehouse and DC managers provide powerful lithium-ion solutions that will upgrade any fleet of diesel and LPG warehouse vehicles and are available today via EP North America’s dealer network. ... Continue reading

Solving the EV charging speed challenge: 10-Minute Charging of Large Prismatic Batteries Now a Reality

Sep 10, 2024

Solving the EV charging speed challenge, including technical and commercial active traction with 15 leading global OEMs, StoreDot's extreme fast charging (XFC) battery is now delivering a seamless charging of just 10 minutes with no accelerated battery degradation ... Continue reading

C A R Hot Topics

Sep 9, 2024

This week Alan discusses the pause on lithium investments, potential VW Germany plant closures, and the future of hydrogen. We would love to hear from you and welcome your questions anytime. ... Continue reading

Europe Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market Databook 2024: The UK Government Launches 'Plan for Drivers' Aimed at Driving the Adoption of Electric Vehicles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Sep 9, 2024

DUBLIN--The "Europe Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Market Databook - 75+ KPIs Covering EV Market Size by Value and Volume, Vehicle Type, Price Point, Propulsion Type, Component, Location - Q2 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Electric vehicle adoption is expected to ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 9, 2024

Sep 9, 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