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CALSTART to Defend EPA's Clean Truck Standards in Court

CALSTART to Defend EPA's Clean Truck Standards in Court

Legal Motion in Support of Standards Critical to Clean Transportation WASHINGTON, June 13, 2024 -- Today, CALSTART, one of the leading nonprofit organizations working nationally and internationally to develop clean, efficient transportation solutions, filed a motion to intervene in cases where the Environmental Protect ... Continue reading

Big Oil, Ethanol Producers and American Farmers (Finally) Sue Out Of Control US Government To Stop Limiting American Driver's Future Vehicle Options

Big Oil, Ethanol Producers and American Farmers (Finally) Sue Out Of Control US Government To Stop Limiting American Driver's Future Vehicle Options

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) light-duty and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032. “Today, we are taking action to protect Ameri ... Continue reading

API: NHTSA’s Final CAFE Standards Once Again Restrict Consumers’ Freedom to Choose

API: NHTSA’s Final CAFE Standards Once Again Restrict Consumers’ Freedom to Choose

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the following statement from Vice President of Downstream Policy Will Hupman on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) final Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model year 2027-2032 passenger cars ... Continue reading

GENESIS REVEALS U.S. PRICING FOR FIRST-EVER 2025 GV80 COUPE

GENESIS REVEALS U.S. PRICING FOR FIRST-EVER 2025 GV80 COUPE

2025 GV80 Coupe starts at an MSRP of $79,950 Maximizing utility and sportiness, GV80 Coupe offers a dynamic driving experience and elevated interior cabin FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 13, 2024 -- Genesis today announced U.S. pricing for the first-ever 2025 GV80 Coupe. Starting from a manufacturer's suggested retail pr ... Continue reading

US Government Supported Argonne Assembles Electric Vehicle Experts to Create Better Experiences at Charging Stations

US Government Supported Argonne Assembles Electric Vehicle Experts to Create Better Experiences at Charging Stations

LEMONT, Ill.--The National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX Consortium) brought together scientists, software developers, vehicle manufactures, other national laboratories and industry partners to address a priority for electric vehicle (EV) drivers: making sure the charging technology works. The U.S. Department ... Continue reading

Driving Decarbonization in America - No Mention of Ethanol, Today's Actual Solution WTF?

Driving Decarbonization in America - No Mention of Ethanol, Today's Actual Solution WTF?

NEW YORK, June 12, 2024 -- The unmistakable futuristic hum from passing vehicles on the road signals a new era in transportation and mobility. The automotive industry is transforming with new ownership models, cutting-edge connectivity, and innovative advanced electrified powertrains. ... Continue reading

Cardino's Revolutionary Used EV Sales Model Sparks Investor Excitement with €4 Million Seed Round

Cardino's Revolutionary Used EV Sales Model Sparks Investor Excitement with €4 Million Seed Round

-Cardino, a pioneer in the used electric vehicle (EV) market, recently announced a triumphant €4 million seed funding round spearheaded by Point Nine. The funding round was supported by an array of distinguished angel investors and notable figures, including key investors from platforms like Rosberg Ventures, Vinted. ... Continue reading

Eaton's Innovative Safety Solutions Help Accelerate Electrified Vehicle Transition

Eaton's Innovative Safety Solutions Help Accelerate Electrified Vehicle Transition

Eaton plans to show its suite of safety-focused electrified vehicle (EV) technologies June 18-20 at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany. ... Continue reading

Midwest Automotive Media Association Announces 2024 Rally Award Winners

Midwest Automotive Media Association Announces 2024 Rally Award Winners

ELKHART LAKE, Wis.--The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2024 Rally May 21-23 at Road America. 100 journalists put nearly 80 vehicles through their paces on track, autocross, street drives, and a technical off-road course sponsored by Jeep. ... Continue reading

Asahi Kasei Achieves Technological Breakthrough With Innovative Electrolyte

Asahi Kasei Achieves Technological Breakthrough With Innovative Electrolyte

TOKYO & NEW YORK & DÜSSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has successfully achieved proof of concept (POC) of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) using its proprietary high ionic conductive electrolyte1. This technological breakthrough allows for increased power output e ... Continue reading

Nippon Express U.S.A. Introduces First Electric Truck

Nippon Express U.S.A. Introduces First Electric Truck

- 14 Vehicles to Be Introduced This Fiscal Year to Address Climate Change by Further Cutting CO2 Emissions - TOKYO, June 10, 2024 -- As part of its climate change initiatives, Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (hereinafter "NX USA"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has introduced its first electric truck th ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS SUMMARY Jume 10. 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS SUMMARY Jume 10. 2024

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's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 2-8, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 2-8, 2024

Here are Larry's top story picks from this past week's important to you, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive news nuggets ... Continue reading

Automotive Industry Hot Topics June 7, 2024

Automotive Industry Hot Topics June 7, 2024

Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflatorsU.S. tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns Nissan issues ‘do not drive’ alert for nearly 84,000 older models with recalled airbagsTesla recalls more than 125,000 vehicles for seat bel ... Continue reading

Amsted Automotive Displays Collection of New Technologies to Extend Electric Driving Range of EVs and HEVs at VDI Dritev Event

Amsted Automotive Displays Collection of New Technologies to Extend Electric Driving Range of EVs and HEVs at VDI Dritev Event

New for 2024 is an innovative wheel-end disconnect system ICE and EV torque-management and propulsion system solutions are part of display SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 7, 2024 -- As customer demand and regional legislation regarding powertrain choices continues to evolve, Amsted Automotive is ideally equipped to provide eff ... Continue reading

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