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Explaining Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (Includes Official New and Used Tax Incentives)

Explaining Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (Includes Official New and Used Tax Incentives)

Electric vehicles (EVs) have a battery instead of a gasoline tank, and an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are a combination of gasoline and electric vehicles, so they have a battery, an electric motor, a gasoline tank, and an internal combustion engine. ... Continue reading

BMW Reveals New V8 Hybrid - CHOICE IS THE WORD

BMW Reveals New V8 Hybrid - CHOICE IS THE WORD

New V8 engine brings 48V mild-hybrid electrification to BMW M. BMW Curved Display powered by BMW Operating System 8 with M-specific graphics. Fresh exterior styling details and airy, modern interior design. ... Continue reading

Here They Come - First Electric Pick-ups From China

Here They Come - First Electric Pick-ups From China

First mass produced electric pickup truck made in China begin deliveries China wide sales network expanding Exports to begin over the course of 2023 2023 February 14th, China – Radar, the premium outdoor lifestyle brand from Geely Holding Group began deliveries of its flagship pure electric pick-up truck earlier this ... Continue reading

Hyundai Announces Pricing for 2023 IONIQ 6 EV

Hyundai Announces Pricing for 2023 IONIQ 6 EV

February 21 2023 53-kWh Battery Pack Standard Range Trim Level Announced for U.S. Market MSRP Starts at $41,600 for IONIQ 6 SE Standard Range Trim, Available this Summer IONIQ SE Long Range Trim with an EPA-estimated 361 Miles of Range Starts at $45,500 Most Trim Levels Available in Hyundai Dealerships Starting this Sp ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS WEEK ENDING 2/20/2023

NHTSA RECALLS WEEK ENDING 2/20/2023

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 February 12-18, 2023

Nutson' s Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 12-18, 2023

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

Ford Recalls 2,900 EV F-150 Lightning Pickup Trucks

Ford Recalls 2,900 EV F-150 Lightning Pickup Trucks

Ford Motor Co said Monday it will recall about 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks because a software issue may result in a failure to provide adequate warning of low tire pressure. The recall is the first for the Ford electric pickup truck. ... Continue reading

2023 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up By Thom Cannell

2023 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up By Thom Cannell

2023 Chicago Auto Show Cannell first staged in 1901, again filled McCormick Place and featuring 2024 introduction vehicles from Chevrolet, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru and Volkswagen and others. ... Continue reading

They're Coming They're Coming Fuel Cell Vehicles

They're Coming They're Coming Fuel Cell Vehicles

Nick Carey and Christina Amann writing for Reuters reported that interest in using hydrogen fuel cells to power trucks and vans is getting a boost from fleet operators looking for a more practical alternative to electric vehicles and rising government aid, particularly the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). While most ... Continue reading

Edmunds.Com Top Rated Vehicle Awards

Edmunds.Com Top Rated Vehicle Awards

Auto Central, Louisville KY Valentines Day 2023; You gotta love your car if you wanna be happy. Edmunds.com's editor on chief Alistair Weaver, Editor-in-Chief said it a different way when describing what attributes goes into determining their Top Rated Awards. ... Continue reading

India Knows; US No's - How Come?

India Knows; US No's - How Come?

On February 6, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the higher 20% ethanol blended petrol in 11 States/UTs to reduce carbon emissions [1][2]. The petrol is available at 84 petrol pumps of three State-owned fuel retailers in the 11 States/UTs [2][3]. The move is part of a government programme to increase the use ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION AND DETAILS - February 13, 2023

NHTSA RECALLS - OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION AND DETAILS - February 13, 2023

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

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electrifying Experience

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electrifying Experience

2023 Chicago Auto Show An Electric Experience By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (IMG_7535) The 2023 Chicago Auto Show welcomed national automotive media with pleasantly warm outside temperatures for a couple of mid-winter February days. First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up February 5-11, 2023

* The 2023 Chicago Auto Show opened this week with media previews. The show reopened the north exhibit hall of McCormick Place, expanding once again to a two-hall show and reenlisting brands that missed during the pandemic. ... Continue reading

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