Apr 26, 2021
Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis. NHTSA proposed to withdraw its portions of the so-called SAFE I Rule, which sought to preempt States, including California, from issuing their own greenhouse gas emissions standards and zero-emissions vehicle mandates. ... Continue reading
Hybrid Plug-in's Are Suddenly Carsona-Non-Grata By Air Wardens In Europe
Apr 25, 2021
Turns out, they’re not good for the environment, according to some experts, and they could be phased out by carmakers in the face of tougher European rules. EU policy plans for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which contain an electric battery and a combustion engine, could mean the "transition" technology has a shor ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Helps Car Shoppers Navigate Electric Car Tax Credits
Apr 22, 2021
Electric cars undoubtedly are the wave of the future, and growth in the segment is on quite an upward trajectory. According to data from Cox Automotive, electrified vehicles accounted for 7.8% of the total Q1 2021 sales, up from 4.8% in the same period last year. ... Continue reading
CAR MBS Going LIVE In Traverse City
Apr 15, 2021
You read that right. We are excited to announce that CAR MBS will be back at the Grand Traverse Resort for one of the year's first in-person automotive events. ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2021
The honor was bestowed by the World Car Awards jury, a panel of more than 90 distinguished international journalists. The World Car Awards announced: “Akio Toyoda is the charismatic President and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, where he has spent years successfully remaking his company. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - March 29-April 3, 2021
Apr 4, 2021
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nugget ... Continue reading
All Flavors Of Electric Cars and Trucks - Plus +VIDEO "Who Killed The Electric Car" Movie
Mar 23, 2021
EDTA promotes hybrid, plug-in hybrid, extended-range, battery, and fuel cell electric technologies. A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) uses both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine to propel the vehicle. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) uses electricity obtained by plugging into the grid to power a ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2021
This 70-page deck summarizes the most significant developments in the battery industry in 2020. We intend for this report to be a comprehensive and accessible overview of the current state of battery research, industry, talent, and policy. ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2021
Fossil fuel production expected to increase through 2022 but remain below 2019 peak Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review and Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) In 2020, fossil fuel production in the United States declined by an estimated 6% from the 2019 record high of 81.3 quadrillion Br ... Continue reading
AAA Blunder on Ethanol Sets Off Firestorm of Criticism
Dec 31, 2020
Fox Business News Worsens the AAA Blunder with a Barrage of Stupidity By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL – On Thursday, January 3, 2013, we received a copy of a video interview produced by FOX Business News between Melissa Francis, host of FOX’s “MONEYâ ... Continue reading
UK Extends Gas and Diesel Hybrids Sales 5 Years
Nov 20, 2020
British government signaled that it will likely allow full hybrids to be sold for another five years after a ban on sales of new cars with gasoline and diesel engines. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that the government will bring forward a ban on new gasoline and diesel cars and vans to 2030 from 2035. ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel- Hyundai to Expand Electrified, Eco-focused Line-up to Ten Models in 2022
Nov 11, 2020
Hyundai today announced its commitment to offer ten electrified, eco-focused vehicles by the end of 2022, including seven SUVs and three car models. ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Looking at LNG as Fuel...Again +VIDEO
Sep 22, 2020
Editor's Note: Volvo appears to be re-visiting liquid natural gas as an alternative to diesel fuel. I wondered what frightened them off previously. ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers - A Historic Mistake, Says Author Edwin Black - Will History Repeat Itself?
Aug 6, 2020
By Edwin Black August 3, 2009 This continuing coverage of America’s oil crisis arises from the The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stops—or the Day Before (Dialog Press). Buy it here. The Cash for Clunkers program could have been a turning point for America’s movement to kick its oil addicti ... Continue reading
TACH Automotive News Library Indexed By Single Topics (1993-2023)
May 23, 2020
Single Topic Automotive Content Index ... Continue reading
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