News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Alternative Powered Vehicles

Official NHTSA Recall - All Chevrolet Bolt EV - Risk of Battery Fire

Aug 21, 2021

GM is expanding the current Chevrolet Bolt recall to include model year 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles. With this expansion, all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles are now recalled due to the risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire. ... Continue reading

Automotive OEMs Urged To Reduce Supply Chain Risk In Light Of Semiconductor Shortage

Aug 18, 2021

A global to shift to remote working and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a surge in demand for computing devices and critical semiconductor chips. ... Continue reading

NEW 2022 KIA SORENTO PLUG IN HYBRID OFFICIAL PREVIEW

Aug 18, 2021

The 2022 Sorento Turbo Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SUV is the latest addition to Kia’s ambitious ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy and the fourth generation Sorento model range, which was introduced last year in both gasoline-powered and turbo hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) forms. Offering power, efficiency, all-wheel d ... Continue reading

Nutson Weekly Auto News Wrap-up August 8-14, 2021

Aug 15, 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 nuggets. ... Continue reading

Honda Reacts To President Biden Green Society Dream

Aug 12, 2021

President Biden recently took a positive step toward new federal vehicle emissions standards that include the Administration’s bold objective to advance America’s electric vehicle future. In so doing, the Biden Administration is aligned with the similarly bold actions taken two years ago by Honda, BMW, Ford, Volksw ... Continue reading

A Decade After Initially Failing, Battery Swapping in Electric Vehicles Has a New Lease on Life

Aug 10, 2021

Limited charging speed and availability have been major barriers to electric vehicle adoption, and fast-charging stations are currently the most popular way to quickly add range to vehicles. However, the additional power demands can stress the electrical grid, prompting reconsideration of other solutions like battery s ... Continue reading

EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers

Aug 10, 2021

EV Fires: A Disaster for Automakers, But an Opportunity for Material Suppliers, Reveals IDTechExGM's first recall of the Bolt in 2020 was a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Approximately 69,000 cars produced between 2017-2019 were recalled for potential battery fires. ... Continue reading

EV Owners Can Soon Roam on Charging Networks

Aug 9, 2021

A deal struck by Greenlots, a Shell Group company, will expand charging network options for electric vehicle drivers, allowing them to roam among ChargePoint, EV Connect and FLO networks. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary August 9, 2021 (Official)

Aug 9, 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

Nutson Auto News Wrap-up Week Ending August 7, 2021

Aug 8, 2021

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Turning Car Makers Into Earth Lovers - Powering Cars With Sustainable Pee

Aug 5, 2021

A scientist at Ohio University has developed a catalyst capable of extracting hydrogen from urine. That’s right. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap Up July 25-31, 2021

Aug 2, 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

Mitsubishi Motors to Launch the All-New Outlander PHEV Model with a New-Generation PHEV System

Jul 29, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model of the all-new Outlander1, a crossover SUV, fully evolved with a new-generation PHEV system. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary July 26, 2021 (Official)

Jul 26, 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

NHTSA Consumer Alert: 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt Recall for Fire Risk

Jul 26, 2021

NHTSA Consumer Alert: Important Chevrolet Bolt Recall for Fire Risk Owners should park their vehicles outside until further notice WASHINGTON July 14, 2021; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles to park their cars outside and away from ... Continue reading