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Lexus (Seriously) Goes Electric With 2023 RZ 450e The future of Lexus Electrified

Lexus (Seriously) Goes Electric With 2023 RZ 450e The future of Lexus Electrified

2023 RZ 450e Lexus-first dedicated BEV e-TNGA platform provides stability and ride comfort Two grades available at launch: Premium and Luxury A suite of standard features including LSS+ 3.0, Lexus Interface with 14-inch touchscreen and DIRECT4 AWD Panorama glass roof and Shadow Illumination showcase airy interior Start ... Continue reading

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Review By Larry Nutson

Hyundai has been on a roll. They sold 724,265 units in 2022, a slight 2% decrease compared with 2021. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 5-11, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 5-11, 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. ... Continue reading

U.S. Gas Prices Up 18% This Year

U.S. Gas Prices Up 18% This Year

New research has revealed that America’s petrol prices have gone up by 18.3% in the past year.The research, undertaken by experts at DriveElectric looked at the average price of filling a petrol tank, as well as the cost of driving 100 miles with a petrol engine in both 2021 and 2022 to determine the price difference ... Continue reading

Ford Pro Celebrates One Year of E-Transit Helping Customers Shift to Electric

Ford Pro Celebrates One Year of E-Transit Helping Customers Shift to Electric

E-Transit customers have already driven more than 12 million miles in the U.S and Canada since February 2022. With telematics data from the past year, Ford Pro has uncovered some eye-opening sustainability data that will only increase as more E-Transit vans are adopted: · To date, E-Transit has saved more than 745,000 ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Pricing and Packaging Structures for Alabama Built EQE SUV Fully-electric EQE SUV

Mercedes-Benz Pricing and Packaging Structures for Alabama Built EQE SUV Fully-electric EQE SUV

The all-new EQE SUV is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. The versatile EQE SUV is the perfect electric all-rounder and the ideal companion for any adventure. ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Boats & Ships, a Methanol to the Madness | IDTechEx

Fuel Cell Boats & Ships, a Methanol to the Madness | IDTechEx

BOSTON, March 7, 2023 -- IDTechEx has published a series of articles recently covering hydrogen- and ammonia-powered fuel cell (FC) demand in shipping. One of the most common responses to this has been – what about methanol?Indeed, methanol has garnered lots of interest, particularly since shipping giant Maersk order ... Continue reading

Lexus Gives EV Buyers Traditional Car Peace Of Mind As A Bonus

Lexus Gives EV Buyers Traditional Car Peace Of Mind As A Bonus

Washington DC March 7, 2023; AIADA online reported that although America’s charging infrastructure continues to improve, long-distance travel is still a headache – at least for those who don’t purchase or lease a Lexus RZ 450e. To make owning an EV as easy as possible, the RZ 450e comes with access to the Lexus R ... Continue reading

More Bad News For The EV Pushers. Recharge Your Battery Car At The Dealers? Not Happening So Fast

More Bad News For The EV Pushers. Recharge Your Battery Car At The Dealers? Not Happening So Fast

Dealers Say No Easy Solution to EV Charger Installation Installing electric vehicle chargers at dealerships is proving to be complicated and costly. There are problems with utilities and city planning departments. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 4, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 25-March 4, 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 ... Continue reading

Concept And Technology Garage Whets Media Appetites at 2023 Chicago Auto Show – Videos!

Concept And Technology Garage Whets Media Appetites at 2023 Chicago Auto Show – Videos!

Great efforts have been made to return to normal worldwide and the Chicago Auto Show’s attempt delivered as well. Poised in its traditional position as the first show of the year, the show is always held in February and provides the initial push into the foray of new model year releases from manufacturers. ... Continue reading

2023 Elantra Hybrid Blue, Sonata Hybrid Blue and Kona EV Among Top Scorers on ACEEE's Greenest Vehicles List

2023 Elantra Hybrid Blue, Sonata Hybrid Blue and Kona EV Among Top Scorers on ACEEE's Greenest Vehicles List

In the growing, competitive green vehicle segment, each Hyundai vehicle’s lifetime environmental impact was analyzed by ACEEE, scoring among a select group of standouts. This list specifies the twelve most environmentally-friendly nameplates available to consumers this model year. ... Continue reading

Here Come The Fuel-Cells From Honda

Here Come The Fuel-Cells From Honda

It's only a short jump from the back lot to your car...no emissions NONE, No range anxiety, No Putin Or Achmed Or Biden, just power to take you wherever you want to go. If you have the time and inclination here is a link to The Auto Channel's 23 year's worth of Hydrogen fuel cell stories and tutorials...see you in a cl ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel, Automotive Content On The Side Of Common Sense - Online Since 1996

The Auto Channel, Automotive Content On The Side Of Common Sense - Online Since 1996

The Auto Channel Smart TV Ready, Published With Honesty, Humor, Irony, Personality and Disbelief. Car Reviews, Buyers Guides, Comparison Tools, Auto Maker News, Videos, Alt-fuels, Opinions, Features, For Car Guys and Gals ... Continue reading

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