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Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up December 17-24, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Round-up December 17-24, 2023

Here are Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up December 17-24, 2023. ... Continue reading

Why Do Small Engines Suffer From Ethanol Problems? +VIDEO and SPECIAL UPDATE

Why Do Small Engines Suffer From Ethanol Problems? +VIDEO and SPECIAL UPDATE

I recently responded to a knucklehead online radio broadcast that featured Lauren Fix bashing ethanol, something she has done in the past even though ethanol is something that she seems to be completely unable to discuss with any accurate information. The broadcast was an episode of "The Jacki Daily Show," hosted by Ja ... Continue reading

Here Comes H2 From Hyundai Buh Bye BEV

Here Comes H2 From Hyundai Buh Bye BEV

At the event, Hyundai Motor will share its future blueprint for a hydrogen energy ecosystem and a vision for software and artificial intelligence, under the theme of ‘Ease every way.’ The Hyundai Media Day will be held from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. PST, on January 8, 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Veg ... Continue reading

KIA Goes Big Time With Naming Rights Of Orlando's Amway Center (Nee)

KIA Goes Big Time With Naming Rights Of Orlando's Amway Center (Nee)

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination will be renamed the Kia Center.Starting December 20, 2023, the Amway Center will take on the new name. ... Continue reading

US EPA sends Midwest ethanol expansion request to White House | Reuters

US EPA sends Midwest ethanol expansion request to White House | Reuters

NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked the White House to approve a rule that would allow expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline to be sold in certain Midwestern states, after governors from those states requested it. The request has been stalled after the oil industry warned ... Continue reading

We Don't Need No Stink'n BEV; Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport-type 55 Mile(MOE)(On way to 124) On Electric PHEV model in Japan

We Don't Need No Stink'n BEV; Toyota Launches All-New Crown Sport-type 55 Mile(MOE)(On way to 124) On Electric PHEV model in Japan

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 19, 2023 -Toyota launches all-new Crown Sport Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model in Japan today. SPORT RS (2.5-liter Series Parallel Plug-in Hybrid Model) (Model with options shown) A new addition to the Crown line-up, the Sport PHEV model is designed to enhance its fun, sporty driving ... Continue reading

Extreme H completes successful shakedown of its first prototype

Extreme H completes successful shakedown of its first prototype

19 December 2023, London: Extreme H has completed the first major milestone in its development, having successfully carried out a shakedown of the series’ first prototype chassis ahead of the launch of the new championship in 2025. For the first time, Extreme H can reveal a teaser of its hydrogen-powered proto ... Continue reading

Latest Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 18, 2023 - Includes Major Tesla Recall Details

Latest Official NHTSA Recall Summary December 18, 2023 - Includes Major Tesla Recall Details

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

Nutson's Weeklky Automotive News Round-up December 10-16, 2023

Nutson's Weeklky Automotive News Round-up December 10-16, 2023

Larry's picks among the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

$350 Million More Of Your Tax Money To Help The Trillion Dollar Oil Industry, WTF

$350 Million More Of Your Tax Money To Help The Trillion Dollar Oil Industry, WTF

Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a conditional commitment to 14 states to receive a total of $350 million in formula grant funding to help measure and reduce methane emissions, one of the biggest drivers of climate change, from the oil and gas sector. The funding, which is made possible by President Biden’s ... Continue reading

Ethanol-powered two-wheelers will arrive by 2024, says TVS Motor Company

Ethanol-powered two-wheelers will arrive by 2024, says TVS Motor Company

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organized a technology demonstration on 'Ethanol Adoption' in New Delhi yesterday. The event showcased the commitment of brands like Bajaj, Honda, Hero Motocorp, Suzuki, and TVS Motor Company to shift to ethanol-based flex-fuel for cleaner emissions and reduce India ... Continue reading

Shell assumes 100% working interest in US Gulf of Mexico Kaikias field

Shell assumes 100% working interest in US Gulf of Mexico Kaikias field

HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 -- Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), has acquired the 20% Working Interest (WI) of MOEX North America LLC (MOEX), a 100% subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., in the Kaikias field in the US Gulf of Mexico. ... Continue reading

NATSO, SIGMA APPLAUD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE GOVERMENT FUNDED GRANT RECIPIENTS

NATSO, SIGMA APPLAUD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE GOVERMENT FUNDED GRANT RECIPIENTS

Pilot Travel Centers Marks First in U.S. to Activate EV Charging Stations Through NEVI Program ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 -- NATSO, representing travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, today applauded Pilot Travel Centers for being the first refueling location in the United Stat ... Continue reading

Toyota's Chief Scientist on Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries & Why We Need Both

Toyota's Chief Scientist on Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries & Why We Need Both

Instead of Thinking “Either/Or,” We Should be Thinking “Yes, And…”Nearly 150 years ago, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse fought a battle for the supremacy of Direct Current (DC) vs. Alternating Current (AC) known as the War of the Currents.Not only was the War of the Currents full of false accusations an ... Continue reading

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

KIA EV9 NAMED TO POPULAR SCIENCE "50 GREATEST INNOVATIONS OF 2023"

Recognized for approach to sourcing innovative interior materials '10 Must-Have Items' distinguish EV9 as a standout for innovative use of materials EV9 recognized for innovative use of interior materials and creative tension embodied by Opposites United design philosophy IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPA ... Continue reading

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