News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Hybrids

2021 Lexus LS 500h – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Jan 13, 2022

Ultra-Luxe with A Social Conscience Photos and Story By DAVID COLMAN Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Lexus currently manufactures 10 different models. Base prices range from $32,300 to over $100,000. ... Continue reading

NACTOY Reveals 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Award Winners +VIDEO

Jan 11, 2022

After three rounds of independently verified voting stemming from hundreds of hours of test driving, research and evaluation, the winners are:North American Car of the Year™: Honda Civic North American Truck of the Year™: Ford Maverick North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™: Ford Bronco ... Continue reading

On Global EV Sales - Numbers and Potential Consequences

Jan 6, 2022

Special To The Auto Channel By Gary S. Vasilash Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media The distribution of EVs and potential implications, why lean still matters even with supply chain issues, where there are the most industrial robots, a potential coming shortage that isn’t a microprocessor, mapping tech and ... Continue reading

Nissan Ethanol Fuel Cell Announced in 2016

Jan 5, 2022

Nissan announces development of the world's first SOFC-powered vehicle system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power YOKOHAMA, Japan June 14, 2016; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it is currently researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric powe ... Continue reading

The Turkish Automotive Industry is the pillar of the European Automotive Industry

Dec 29, 2021

HAMBURG, Germany, Dec. 29, 2021 -- Turkey has become one of the most important manufacturers and suppliers of European automobile manufacturers in recent years. ... Continue reading

2021 BMW 330e PHEV Sport Sedan - Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Dec 26, 2021

I had just removed the plug for a Level 2, 240-volt EV charger from the front fender charging port and closed its access door on the 2021 BMW 330e when another car approached. The driver of the Smart EV lowered their window and said, “You know, that space is for charging electric cars.” I smiled, said yes, and reop ... Continue reading

Faith group celebrates new clean cars rule

Dec 21, 2021

Interfaith Power & Light Statement Celebrates EPA Finalization of Clean Cars Rule Washington, DC - The EPA finalized the new rule to cut pollution from new cars and light-duty trucks, a measure which will cut millions of tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants from the atmosphere. The standards from model years ... Continue reading

CAFE Lives! - Biden Doubles Down Orders EPA To Re-raise Emission Standards

Dec 21, 2021

Washington DC December 20, 2021; Seeking Alpha Reported that The battle over auto industry emissions is back on after the Biden administration raised fuel-efficiency standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks to a fleetwide average of 55 miles a gallon by model year 2026. That mark is up from the 43 mpg standar ... Continue reading

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Is Now America's Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Pickup Rated At 42 MPG

Dec 21, 2021

The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid – the first standard hybrid pickup in America – officially has an EPA-estimated rating of 42 miles per gallon in the city The first Maverick Hybrid pickups are expected to start shipping in December with customer deliveries expected to start in January ... Continue reading

2022 Mercedes S-Class PHEV Preview (Official)

Dec 21, 2021

The plug-in hybrid is available to order in both short and long wheelbase versions, with price starting at 123,736 euros[2]. The range of engines has just recently been enhanced by the addition of the mild hybrid S 580 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption: 10.6-10.0 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 242-228 g/km)[3]. This ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up December 12-18, 2021

Dec 19, 2021

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Toyota Joins The Pure Electric Herd (Almost) +VIDEO

Dec 18, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation's media briefing on battery EV strategies. ... Continue reading

2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

Dec 16, 2021

Kia America is seeing blockbuster sales. New sales records were set for three consecutive months in the first half of 2021. ... Continue reading

2021 Toyota Sienna LTD AWD - Review By David Colman +VIDEO

Dec 13, 2021

Toyota has completely revamped the Sienna for 2021. From the outside, more extravagant looking bodywork uses deeply contoured side panels to relieve the outgoing model's slab- sided look. ... Continue reading

Mazda2 Hybrid (Toyota Made) to be Introduced in Europe

Dec 10, 2021

The Mazda2 Hybrid will be an OEM model supplied by Toyota Motor Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, and will be added to the Mazda2 lineup in Europe and sold as Mazda's own brand vehicle. ... Continue reading