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EV Motoring: First-of-its-Kind ‘Electric Island’ Public Charging Station Recognized by Fast Company’s ‘Innovation by Design’ Awards

EV Motoring: First-of-its-Kind ‘Electric Island’ Public Charging Station Recognized by Fast Company’s ‘Innovation by Design’ Awards

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--As the first-of-its-kind, high-capacity public charging station for medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles (EVs), “Electric Island” in Portland, Oregon, has earned honorable mention in the sustainability category of Fast Company magazine’s 2021 “Innovation by Design” awards. ... Continue reading

New Flyer to Offer Allison Transmission’s Next Generation eGen Flex Electric Hybrid Propulsion System beginning in January 2022

New Flyer to Offer Allison Transmission’s Next Generation eGen Flex Electric Hybrid Propulsion System beginning in January 2022

New Flyer will begin offering eGen Flex in early 2022, Allison’s next generation electric hybrid propulsion solution. New Flyer will begin offering eGen Flex in early 2022, Allison’s next generation electric hybrid propulsion solution. ... Continue reading

Asbury Automotive Group Adds Approximately $5.7 Billion in Annualized Revenues with Transformational Acquisition of Larry H. Miller Dealerships and Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar

Asbury Automotive Group Adds Approximately $5.7 Billion in Annualized Revenues with Transformational Acquisition of Larry H. Miller Dealerships and Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., entered into a definitive agreement with Larry H. Miller Group of Companies (“LHM Group”) to acquire Larry H. Miller Dealerships, the eighth largest dealer group in the U.S., and Total Care Auto, Pow ... Continue reading

RV News: Nest Vans Introduces Series 01 Mobile Office Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion

RV News: Nest Vans Introduces Series 01 Mobile Office Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 29, 2021 -- Idaho-based Nest Vans is launching its first mobile office van, the Series 01. ... Continue reading

Could This Mean The End Of The EV Fairytale? Gevo awarded patent for process to upgrade or convert ethanol and bio-based alcohols to drop-in hydrocarbon fuels

Could This Mean The End Of The EV Fairytale? Gevo awarded patent for process to upgrade or convert ethanol and bio-based alcohols to drop-in hydrocarbon fuels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 27, 2021; Gevo, Inc. , announced that it has received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) for a process that encompasses upgrading ethanol and bio-based alcohols into drop-in, bio-based diesel and jet-fuel products.The USPTO has awarded Gevo U.S. Patent No. ... Continue reading

C A R Report: Uncle Sam Chooses Electric As USA Future Fuel

C A R Report: Uncle Sam Chooses Electric As USA Future Fuel

Center for Automotive Research (CAR) reported that Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up to USD 12,500 for individuals who purchase qualified plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) – including battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and, for the first time, fuel cell electri ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Sept 19-25, 2021

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Sept 19-25, 2021

* Data from AutoPacific's recent EV Study shows that customer demand for pure battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids is expected to steadily rise whereas demand for traditional hybrids has continued to mostly plateau. In fact, 7% of current ICE vehicle owners intend to purchase an EV next time. ... Continue reading

Are EV's Just A Take The Money And Run Place Holder? German Auto Giants Place Their Bets On Hydrogen Powered Cars

Are EV's Just A Take The Money And Run Place Holder? German Auto Giants Place Their Bets On Hydrogen Powered Cars

MUNICH, Sept 22, September 2021; Reuters reported that battery power may be the frontrunner to become the car technology of the future, but don't rule out the underdog hydrogen. That's the view of some major automakers, including BMW (BMWG.DE) and Audi (VOWG_p.DE), which are developing hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehi ... Continue reading

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

Larry Nutson On Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV's)

It's not about reduced consumption of oil. It's about cutting total emissions from all vehicles by 50% by 2035. ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Indicates 50% Of Would Be New Car Buyers Waiting Out High Pices and Low Inventory

Cox Automotive Indicates 50% Of Would Be New Car Buyers Waiting Out High Pices and Low Inventory

Despite healthy economic conditions that should be spurring on vehicle sales, the U.S. auto market seems to be coasting off the road. New-vehicle inventory levels are still tight and prices are running at the redline. ... Continue reading

Michigan Announces Wireless Charging Roads

Michigan Announces Wireless Charging Roads

PONTIAC, Mich. September 21, 2021;While participating in the opening ceremony at Motor Bella today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new initiative to develop the nation's first wireless charging infrastructure on a public road in the U.S. right here in Michigan. ... Continue reading

New GM Electric Motors - The Better Mousetrap?

New GM Electric Motors - The Better Mousetrap?

General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 20, 2021

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 20, 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

Hurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc on Used Car Market

Hurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc on Used Car Market

AiM Mobile Inspections helps consumers and dealers avoid storm damaged cars and trucks that are set to flood the market ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 13, 2021

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) September 13, 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

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