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Hyundai Shows Robotic EV Charger +VIDEO

Hyundai Shows Robotic EV Charger +VIDEO

The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it again once charging is complete. The new video of the real robot in action follows up on a CGI version released by the Group in July last year. ... Continue reading

'Driveway Detailing Warrior' : The Ultimate Cost Saving Book for Getting the Va Va Voom back into Your Car

'Driveway Detailing Warrior' : The Ultimate Cost Saving Book for Getting the Va Va Voom back into Your Car

The Ultimate Cost Saving Book for Getting the Va Va Voom back into Your Car Known for his home detailing blog, S L Lucas’s Driveway Detailing Warrior shares everything he knows about keeping your car – whether a sports car or family saloon – in tip top and pristine condition, without it breaking th ... Continue reading

Vehicle Maker BYD Partner's With NVIDIA

Vehicle Maker BYD Partner's With NVIDIA

GTC—NVIDIA today announced that BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs), will extend its use of the NVIDIA DRIVE Orin™ centralized compute platform in a broader range of its NEVs. The enhanced partnership expands BYD’s use of DRIVE Orin across the multiple models in its next-generati ... Continue reading

Fuel Cell Madness: Extreme E delivers successful showcase of Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

Fuel Cell Madness: Extreme E delivers successful showcase of Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

21 March 2023, London: As Extreme E produced a spectacular opening X Prix of Season 3 on track, off track it delivered a successful first test of a new and innovative mobile fuel cell system provided by ENOWA, the championship’s Green Hydrogen Power Partner.As a more portable energy source, with a strong capability t ... Continue reading

Vehicle Shipping Services: What Are The Factors That Can Influence Shipping Costs in 2023?

Vehicle Shipping Services: What Are The Factors That Can Influence Shipping Costs in 2023?

From carrying your vehicles to dealing with unique shipping requirements, there are several factors involved in the shipment process. These shipping variables play a major role in the cost structure of different shipping requirements. ... Continue reading

California Forces EV Adoption, But Begs For People To Not Charge Their Electric Cars

California Forces EV Adoption, But Begs For People To Not Charge Their Electric Cars

Remember the old saying: California is like cereal, it's filled with fruits, nuts, and flakes. The Capitol building in Sacramento is like a giant inverted bowl filled with that cereal. ... Continue reading

SLAM! Shutting the File on the Tyler Lark Anti-Ethanol Study +VIDEO

SLAM! Shutting the File on the Tyler Lark Anti-Ethanol Study +VIDEO

Continuing to make sense out of nonsense ... Continue reading

Ethanol-Gasoline Debate: Rauch vs. Lynch - Part 1 and Part 2

Ethanol-Gasoline Debate: Rauch vs. Lynch - Part 1 and Part 2

The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch recently had the opportunity to square off directly in an online debate with energy expert Michael Lynch. Lynch is president of consultancy firm STRATEGIC ENERGY AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH, he's former Chief Energy Economist at DRI-WEFA, and author of "The Peak OIl Scare and the Coming Oil Floo ... Continue reading

Plumbing the Depths of Ethanol Ignorance

Plumbing the Depths of Ethanol Ignorance

Ethanol shouldn't be thought of as "the fuel of the future," it should be "The Fuel of Today That Meets the Needs of Tomorrow!" ... Continue reading

Ethanol Is The SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, American Auto Industry, Internal Combustion Engine, Convenience Stores, Automotive Supply Chain, and More!

Ethanol Is The SAVIOR of the Oil Industry, American Auto Industry, Internal Combustion Engine, Convenience Stores, Automotive Supply Chain, and More!

Replacing the internal combustion engine with electric motors will have disastrous consequences for millions of workers, the world economy, and investors. No internal combustion powered vehicles means long waits to charge up, loss of mobility freedom, and the auto industry in the US. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2023 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

I like EVs but the charging situation drives me nuts. What is the answer? Hybrids! Take the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid as a perfect example. ... Continue reading

2023 Lexus LC 500 Coupe - Rreview by Mark Fulmer

2023 Lexus LC 500 Coupe - Rreview by Mark Fulmer

A truly photogenic person (or thing) is mesmerizing - making you want to keep looking. From every angle, they look great. Such is the 2023 Lexus LC 500 LC 500 with its fluid calligraphic design. ... Continue reading

The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone

The EV Baby and Its Bathwater Gone

(Reuters) - For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in ... Continue reading

Official NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary March 20, 2023 - Ford, Bentley, Acura, Honda, Lincoln, Rivian, Busses, Trucks and Trailers

Official NHTSA Vehicle Recall Summary March 20, 2023 - Ford, Bentley, Acura, Honda, Lincoln, Rivian, Busses, Trucks and Trailers

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

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review by Mark Fulmer

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Review by Mark Fulmer

The 2023 Honda CR-V is a sixth-generation crossover that has been steadily evolving and expanding creating more interior and cargo space as well as increased visibility via a larger windshield. During this 2023 wild and wooly winter in California the CR-V plowed through wind and rain with a steady posture and a combina ... Continue reading

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