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Gasoline, CNG, Ethanol, Methanol, Fuel Cells or Electric It Will Be, Volume and Not Weight Rules out HICE (Hydrogen Combustion) for Passenger Cars, Reveals IDTechEx Research

Gasoline, CNG, Ethanol, Methanol, Fuel Cells or Electric It Will Be, Volume and Not Weight Rules out HICE (Hydrogen Combustion) for Passenger Cars, Reveals IDTechEx Research

IDTechEx has analyzed the performance and storage of various H2ICE and FCEV models. The results indicate that H2ICE consumes more fuel (kg H2/100km). Source: IDTechEx IDTechEx has analyzed the performance and storage of various H2ICE and FCEV models. ... Continue reading

BrightDrop Electric Commercial Vans To Join Chevrolet

BrightDrop Electric Commercial Vans To Join Chevrolet

General Motors is moving its BrightDrop electric commercial vans under the Chevrolet brand. The shift brings BrightDrop EVs to Chevrolet's broad commercial vehicle sales and service dealer network. ... Continue reading

Wireless Charging Invention Uses RF Signals to Efficiently Transfer Power

Wireless Charging Invention Uses RF Signals to Efficiently Transfer Power

The groundbreaking device transmits low voltage electricity without the need to be in close proximity without direct contact. ... Continue reading

Fuel Cells Strategic Industry Report 2023-2030: Developed Economies at the Forefront of Innovation and Adoption of Fuel Cells-based Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Fuel Cells Strategic Industry Report 2023-2030: Developed Economies at the Forefront of Innovation and Adoption of Fuel Cells-based Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Fuel Cells - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Fuel Cells is estimated at US$11.4 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$40.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 19.9% from 2023 to 2030. ... Continue reading

Builtmore Contract Manufacturing Powers Up Production of Isuzu's All-New NRR-EV

Builtmore Contract Manufacturing Powers Up Production of Isuzu's All-New NRR-EV

Shyft Group, Inc. , the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets, has commenced production of the Isuzu NRR-EV at its facility in Charlotte, Michigan. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 25-31, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up August 25-31, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Polestar Strengthens U.S. Presence with New Offices, Leadership Moves and Advanced AI Offerings

Polestar Strengthens U.S. Presence with New Offices, Leadership Moves and Advanced AI Offerings

DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2024 -- Continuing its rapid expansion in the US, Polestar, the AI & analytics partner driving innovation for Fortune 1000 enterprises, has announced that it has further expanded its presence in the United States (US) with the launch of offices in Dallas (Texas) and New York. ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Releases Industry-First AI Solution to Enhance Driver Support and Improve Network Reliability

ChargePoint Releases Industry-First AI Solution to Enhance Driver Support and Improve Network Reliability

ChargePoint announced an AI-powered driver support tool to rapidly accelerate the diagnosis and repair of charging stations in the field. ... Continue reading

BOLLINGER MOTORS MOVES WESTWARD, ADDS 20 TEC EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIPS TO EXPANDING RETAIL AND SERVICE NETWORK

BOLLINGER MOTORS MOVES WESTWARD, ADDS 20 TEC EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIPS TO EXPANDING RETAIL AND SERVICE NETWORK

OAK PARK, Mich., Aug. 29, 2024 -- Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, has named TEC Equipment, Inc. as an official Bollinger Motors dealer. ... Continue reading

Almost 40% of European High-End Buyers Are Looking to Purchase Their First Electric Vehicle in the Next 12 Months-If the Product Experience Is Right

Almost 40% of European High-End Buyers Are Looking to Purchase Their First Electric Vehicle in the Next 12 Months-If the Product Experience Is Right

After a slowdown in the European battery electric vehicle market, a new wave of high-end buyers shows potential to drive a recovery. ... Continue reading

2025 ELECTRIC MINI COUNTRYMAN SE ALL4 NOW FOR SALE IN USA

2025 ELECTRIC MINI COUNTRYMAN SE ALL4 NOW FOR SALE IN USA

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 26, 2024 – MINI USA welcomes the new, all-electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4 on U.S. shores as the brand celebrates 65 years since the first Mini Mark I rolled off the production line in 1959. A testament to the evolution of MINI’s spirited automotive innovation since then, the MINI Coun ... Continue reading

OH Canada - Chinese EV Hit With 100% Import Tariff

OH Canada - Chinese EV Hit With 100% Import Tariff

TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the federal government decision to impose an additional 100% tariff on all new energy vehicles imported from China as well as a new 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum.<img alt= ... Continue reading

NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST HYDROGEN FUEL CELL-POWERED ELECTRIC REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK, BUILT BY HYZON AND NEW WAY TRUCKS

NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST HYDROGEN FUEL CELL-POWERED ELECTRIC REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK, BUILT BY HYZON AND NEW WAY TRUCKS

Recology, a 100-percent employee-owned company and industry leader in sustainable waste management, begins testing North America's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle – developed in partnership with New Way Trucks and Hyzon – in San Francisco this week, accelerating a U.S.-led, zero- ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 26, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 26, 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

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