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Are EV's Just A Take The Money And Run Place Holder? German Auto Giants Place Their Bets On Hydrogen Powered Cars

Are EV's Just A Take The Money And Run Place Holder? German Auto Giants Place Their Bets On Hydrogen Powered Cars

MUNICH, Sept 22, September 2021; Reuters reported that battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don't rule out the underdog hydrogen. That's the view of some major automakers, including BMW (BMWG.DE) and Audi (VOWG_p.DE), which are developing hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehi ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars To Go "No Fuel, No Leather" - Save The Earth Save The Cows

Volvo Cars To Go "No Fuel, No Leather" - Save The Earth Save The Cows

September 23, 2021 Volvo Cars is taking an ethical stand for animal welfare in its fully electric cars. Starting with the new C40 Recharge, all new fully electric Volvo models will be completely leather-free. ... Continue reading

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

It's not about reduced consumption of oil. It's about cutting total emissions from all vehicles by 50% by 2035. ... Continue reading

Michigan Announces Wireless Charging Roads

Michigan Announces Wireless Charging Roads

PONTIAC, Mich. September 21, 2021;While participating in the opening ceremony at Motor Bella today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new initiative to develop the nation's first wireless charging infrastructure on a public road in the U.S. right here in Michigan. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 20, 2021

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 20, 2021

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

CATL's Sodium-Ion Battery: Better than Lithium?

CATL's Sodium-Ion Battery: Better than Lithium?

NINGDE, China, July 29, 2021 -- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) successfully held its first online launch event ... Continue reading

China Economic Boss's Vow To Reduce Number Of Domestic EV Manufacturers

China Economic Boss's Vow To Reduce Number Of Domestic EV Manufacturers

Beijing September 13, 2021 -- Bloomberg reports that China's Communist Leaders have vowed to consolidate the country’s electric vehicle industry after a decade-long nurturing of the sector led to the emergence of too many players, some of which are barely viable. “Looking forward, EV companies should grow bigger an ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - September 5-11, 2021

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - September 5-11, 2021

Past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Auto Battery Maker ITALVOLT Buys 1 Million Sq Meters To Build Gigafactory

Auto Battery Maker ITALVOLT Buys 1 Million Sq Meters To Build Gigafactory

MILAN and SCARMAGNO, Italy, Sept. 10, 2021 -- Italvolt Spa, founded by Lars Carlstrom to create one of the largest gigafactories in Europe, has signed an agreement with Prelios Sgr, manager of Fondo Monteverdi, for the purchase of an area of one million square meters. ... Continue reading

Sensata Technologies to Debut New Battery Management Systems at the Battery Show North America

Sensata Technologies to Debut New Battery Management Systems at the Battery Show North America

Sensata Technologies will debut new battery management systems at the upcoming Battery Show North America, including the i-BMS (i-BMS unit shown in the left image and shown installed in a battery box in the right image) for electrified applications up to 60V such as 2-, and 3-wheelers, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2021

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 nuggets ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Appoints Seasoned Digital Marketing Executive to Its Board of Directors

Advance Auto Parts Appoints Seasoned Digital Marketing Executive to Its Board of Directors

RALEIGH, N.C.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced the appointment of Sherice R. Torres to its Board of Directors effective September 1, 2021. Ms. Torres currently serves as Vic ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 22-28, 2021

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 22-28, 2021

* Cox Automotive Forecast: In August, new light-vehicle sales in the U.S. are forecast to fall to 1.20 million units, or down 118,000 units, nearly 9% below last year. Compared to last month, sales are expected to fall 88,000 units, or almost 7%. The SAAR in August 2021 is estimated to be 14.3 million, down from last A ... Continue reading

Become A Hero - Join The Auto Channel's TACH-TV Broadcast Television Network

Become A Hero - Join The Auto Channel's TACH-TV Broadcast Television Network

The TACH-TV network features television and video programming produced over the years by The Auto Channel, along with select video content produced by independent producers and studios. The television programming is presented in a traditional linear format but utilizes The Auto Channel’s enormous automotive webs ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary August 23, 2021 - Official

NHTSA Recall Summary August 23, 2021 - Official

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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