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

VinFast Delivers Nearly 21,800 Electric Vehicles in First Half of 2024, Up 92% YoY

Jul 13, 2024

SINGAPORE, July 12, 2024 -- VinFast Auto Ltd. ("VinFast" or the "Company"), a pure-play electric vehicle ("EV") manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone, delivered 21,747 electric vehicles in the first half of 2024, a significant 92% increase over the same period in 2023. ... Continue reading

Ford reveals a electric Ford Capri (Nee 1974 V6 Mercury)

Jul 12, 2024

COLOGNE, Germany, July 10, 2024 -- When you have the soul – when you have the spirit – it doesn't matter if you choose to take time out of the spotlight. You can pick your moment to make a comeback. ... Continue reading

Parks Associates: After a Pandemic Peak, Familiarity with and Ownership of EVs Have Decreased

Jul 11, 2024

Six million US Internet households own an EV DALLAS, July 11, 2024 -- New research from Parks Associates' consumer study of 8,000 US internet households finds electric vehicle (EV) ownership has seen a slight decline, with 5%, or six million internet households, reporting ownership. The firm's latest research, EV Charg ... Continue reading

Fuel Cells for Automotive Industry Market size is set to grow by USD 8.57 billion from 2024-2028, Increased demand for efficient and cleaner fuel boost the market, Technavio

Jul 11, 2024

NEW YORK, July 10, 2024 -- The global fuel cells for automotive industry is poised for substantial growth, with an estimated USD 8.57 billion increase from 2024 to 2028, driven by a robust CAGR of 35.28%. Increasing demand for efficient and cleaner fuel solutions is a primary growth driver, alongside efforts to reduce ... Continue reading

Carvana Launches Streamlined Shopping and Checkout Experience for Used EV Buyers

Jul 10, 2024

Carvana , an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the launch of new features that make shopping for and buying a used electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) easier and more accessible for its customers. The streamlined process highlights vehicles that qualify for the Clean V ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Q2 2024 Group Sales of 95,596 Vehicles

Jul 10, 2024

today reported Q2 2024 group* sales of 84,662 Passenger Cars. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans reported Q2 2024 sales of 10,934 units, bringing MBUSA to a total of 95,596 vehicles for the quarter. ... Continue reading

Universal Technical Institute to consolidate branding for MIAT-Canton, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute

Jul 10, 2024

Campuses to be rebranded as UTI-Canton, UTI-Orlando, UTI-Phoenix and UTI-Mooresville. PHOENIX, July 10, 2024 -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced plans to consolidate the branding for its MIAT-Can ... Continue reading

YAMAHA MOTOR: New Hydrogen Energy Verification Testing Facility to be Established at Morimachi Factory

Jul 10, 2024

Japan--Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) is pleased to announce that it will build a new verification testing facility equipped with a melting furnace and heat treatment furnace using hydrogen gas at its Morimachi Factory (Morimachi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture). From 2025, we will begin development and verifica ... Continue reading

2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Lease Pricing Announced; Includes Generous Hydrogen Fuel Credits

Jul 8, 2024

June 26, 2024 — TORRANCE, Calif. CR-V e:FCEV offers three competitive lease options including 3 years/36,000 miles for only $459 per month with $15,000 of fuel credit First production units to be delivered to California customers beginning next month CR-V e:FCEV is the only fuel cell electric passenger vehicle made i ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL DETAILS SUMMARY - July 8, 2024

Jul 8, 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. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up June 30 - July 6, 2024

Jul 7, 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

FCA Reports Second-quarter 2024 US Sales Results

Jul 2, 2024

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 2, 2024 -- Continue Reading Jeep® Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer total sales increased 107% and 24% year over year, respectively. Post this FCA reports Q2 2024 total U.S. sales; Wagoneer up 107% Stellantis posted 4% quarter-over-quarter growth with a Q2 2024 total U.S. sales decrease 21% year over ... Continue reading

American Honda Posts Strong JUNE 2024 Sales Despite Industrywide Impact of Dealer Software Cyberattack

Jul 2, 2024

July 2, 2024 American Honda sales up 1.1% in June to 112,742 units, YTD sales up 9.3% over the first 6 months of 2023 Honda brand sales top 100,000 in June, up 4.1% ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. June and First Half 2024 Sales Results

Jul 2, 2024

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported U.S. June sales of 193,120 vehicles, down 1.2 percent on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus June 2023. June electrified vehicle sales totaled 84,781, up 64.5 percent on a volume basis and DSR basis, representing 43.9 percent of total monthly sales. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Carries Momentum Through First Half of 2024

Jul 2, 2024

Just six weeks after announcing its new North American business plan, Momentum 2030, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) closed out the first half of 2024 with strong sales of 51,130, up 12.3% over the first half of 2023. ... Continue reading