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

Jeep® Wagoneer, Alfa Romeo Giulia Top Their Segments in J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study, Ram Ranks Second Among Mass-market Brands

Jul 25, 2024

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. , July 25, 2024 -- Jeep® Wagoneer first in the study's large SUV segment Alfa Romeo Giulia tops among compact premium cars Alfa Romeo Tonale finishes third in compact premium SUV Ram marks fifth consecutive year as second-ranked mass-market brand Ram 1500 second among large light-duty pickups Ram 2 ... Continue reading

EXTREME FAST CHARGING (XFC) IS BECOMING A MAINSTREAM EV REQUIREMENT, INITIALLY DEBUTING IN PREMIUM VEHICLES

Jul 24, 2024

StoreDot, the pioneer and world leader in extreme fast charging (XFC) silicon battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs), forecasts that XFC technology is becoming a mainstream feature required by all EV drivers, after initially entering the market as a premium offering in high-end EVs. StoreDot's vision aligns wit ... Continue reading

Bollinger Motors Takes Next Step to Bring B4 Chassis Cab to Market with Announcement of Warranty Coverage

Jul 23, 2024

DETROIT, July 23, 2024 -- Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, releases its full warranty coverage on the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab, the company's all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck. Under the warranty, Bollinger will provide comprehensive, competitive coverage for: Bol ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - THE "WHY" BEHIND THE NHTSA RECALLS - JUly 22, 2024

Jul 22, 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 Automotive News Wrap-up July 14 - 20, 2024

Jul 21, 2024

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 ... Continue reading

Lucid Raises the Bar with World's Most Efficient Car Achieving Landmark 5.0 miles/kWh and Record 146 MPGe

Jul 19, 2024

today announced updates for the 2025 model year that further raise the bar, enabling a landmark 5.0 miles per kilowatt hour of energy and record 146 MPGe EPA rating for the Air Pure. The heat pump first employed on Lucid Sapphire now becomes standard across the lineup, improving real-world range, while a powerful new i ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2025 SORENTO PRICING

Jul 18, 2024

2025 refreshed turbo hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, completing the trio of powertrains. ... Continue reading

Auto News Update From Cox

Jul 18, 2024

Thursday last week, our team posted its Q2 2024 EV sales counts, our best estimate for electric vehicle sales during the quarter. The story was positive and much stronger than in Q1. ... Continue reading

Chinese Corn Growing Popping! Nisun International Secures Major Corn Supply to Propel Grain Business Expansion and Drive Growth

Jul 15, 2024

Editor's Note: Will This Event Prod American Farmers To Wake Up Now And Act Like Patriots By Pushing Their Trade Organizations To Get Off Their Ass's And Seriously Market Domestic Corn Based Ethanol Fuel? Or Will They Just Remain Fat And Happy Until They Are No Longer Relevant? ... Continue reading

Hyundai 2025 Model Year Changes

Jul 15, 2024

All-new Model; Launching later in 2024 2025 IONIQ 5 N (EV) – All-new Model 2025 IONIQ 5 (EV) – Product Enhancement 2025 IONIQ 6 – Carry-over Model 2025 Santa Cruz – Product Enhancement 2025 Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Facelift 2025 Palisade – Carry-over Model 2025 Santa Fe (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model 2025 ... Continue reading

Chinese Luxury Car Brand, HONGQI, Has Made Its Presence Known at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Showcasing Its Global Strength

Jul 15, 2024

HONGQI will take the stage alongside a distinguished line of global luxury cars, showcasing its exceptional strength and unique charm as the top luxury car brand in China. Established in 1958, HONGQI represents the development and achievements of China's automotive industry. ... Continue reading

"WHY THE RECALL?" OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY SUMMARY - July 15, 2024

Jul 15, 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 July 7-13, 2024

Jul 14, 2024

Larry's top automotive relevant 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

As heavy EVs proliferate, their weight may be a drag on safety

Jul 14, 2024

How safe are electric vehicles? It’s a question that keeps coming up in different ways in my role overseeing our vehicle crashworthiness evaluations. When we first started testing electric vehicles in 2011, the question referred to fire risk. ... Continue reading

VinFast Delivers Nearly 21,800 Electric Vehicles in First Half of 2024, Up 92% YoY

Jul 13, 2024

SINGAPORE, July 12, 2024 -- VinFast Auto Ltd. ("VinFast" or the "Company"), a pure-play electric vehicle ("EV") manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone, delivered 21,747 electric vehicles in the first half of 2024, a significant 92% increase over the same period in 2023. ... Continue reading