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Argonne, Talon Metals Partner on New Process to Use Mining Waste in Battery Production

Argonne, Talon Metals Partner on New Process to Use Mining Waste in Battery Production

LEMONT, Ill.--The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory is developing a new process that could dramatically increase the number of electric vehicle (EV) batteries produced from mined nickel ore. The effort is part of a new partnership with Talon Metals, a U.S. mining company that plans to prod ... Continue reading

Argonne, Toyota Collaborate on Cutting-Edge Battery Recycling Process

Argonne, Toyota Collaborate on Cutting-Edge Battery Recycling Process

LEMONT, Ill.--The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has recently launched a collaboration with Toyota Motor North America that could reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign sources of battery materials. Argonne, Toyota Research Institute of North America, and Toyota’s Battery Lifecycle ... Continue reading

Toyota and Argonne National Laboratory Investigate Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Toyota and Argonne National Laboratory Investigate Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Research project seeks to utilize a new process for recovering critical battery materials Process can be used on end-of-life automotive batteries as well as manufacturing scrap ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 30, 2024 -- Toyota Motor North America ('Toyota') announces that it has entered a Cooperative Research and Development ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Announces New Leadership Structure

Toyota Motor North America Announces New Leadership Structure

PLANO, Texas, April 30, 2024 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive leadership changes designed to drive continued growth, advance our commitment to vehicle electrification, and prepare for the future of mobility. Jack Hollis and Chris Reynolds are assigned new roles and will continue to report ... Continue reading

UVeye Wins 2024 Automotive News PACE Award

UVeye Wins 2024 Automotive News PACE Award

TEANECK, N.J., April 30, 2024 -- UVeye was named a 2024 Automotive News PACE Award winner at the awards ceremony on April 29th. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement, and business performance. In addition to this award, UVeye was also named a 2024 Autom ... Continue reading

37 Children Die in Hot Car Tragedies Each Year; Learn Prevention Tips Today

37 Children Die in Hot Car Tragedies Each Year; Learn Prevention Tips Today

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 1, 2024 -- Today marks National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and in recognition, JPMA Cares and Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW) are reminding parents, caregivers, and neighbors about the dangers of heatstroke and sharing strategies to prevent child injuries and deaths in hot vehicles. Since 1998, an ala ... Continue reading

ALL-TIME BEST EV SALES FOR KIA AMERICA IN APRIL

ALL-TIME BEST EV SALES FOR KIA AMERICA IN APRIL

Highest EV9 sales to date leads to a 144-percent year-over-year increase in sales of Kia's fully electric vehicles The new Sorento increased 24-percent over April 2023 as SUVs accounted for 81-percent of Kia's U.S. sales, the highest monthly mix in company history Best-ever April for three Kia utility vehicles: Carniva ... Continue reading

Car Leasing Market size to record USD 41.82 billion growth from 2023-2027, Off-lease cars fueling used car market is one of the key market trends, Technavio

Car Leasing Market size to record USD 41.82 billion growth from 2023-2027, Off-lease cars fueling used car market is one of the key market trends, Technavio

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 -- The global car leasing market size is estimated to grow by USD 41.82 billion from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio. This growth is expected to occur at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.73% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

Celebrate Motorcycle Awareness Day - May 11, 2024

Celebrate Motorcycle Awareness Day - May 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2024 -- This Motorcycle Awareness Month, join us on May 11, 2024, for an event designed to heighten motorcycle safety and awareness across Nevada. Hundreds of motorcyclists will gather for a parade ride from Full Throttle Law to Las Vegas Harley Davidson on the Strip, advocating for stronger legislati ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports April Sales Results

Mazda Reports April Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2024 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total April sales of 31,125 vehicles, a decrease of 3.8 percent compared to April 2023. Year-to-date sales totaled 131,228 vehicles sold; an increase of 8.7 percent compared to the same time last year. ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS APRIL SALES UP 9.5 PERCENT

SUBARU OF AMERICA REPORTS APRIL SALES UP 9.5 PERCENT

April sales up 9.5 percent Forester remains top seller – up 85 percent Best-ever month for Solterra 21 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth CAMDEN, N.J., May 1, 2024 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 55,863 vehicle sales for April 2024, a 9.5 percent increase compared with April 2023 (51 ... Continue reading

The Ad Council and NHTSA Launch New "Never Happens" Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Issue of Hot Car Deaths

The Ad Council and NHTSA Launch New "Never Happens" Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Issue of Hot Car Deaths

The Latest PSAs Developed by Chemistry Spread Awareness About the Dangers of Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke and Remind Parents and Caregivers to Always "Stop. Look. ... Continue reading

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Floatstep Dock Ladders Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Injuries; Manufactured by Atlantic Aluminum and Marine Products

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Floatstep Dock Ladders Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Injuries; Manufactured by Atlantic Aluminum and Marine Products

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of fingertip amputation and crushing injuries associated with the use of Floatstep dock ladders. The dock ladders have pinch points which can cause fingertip crushes and amputations. ... Continue reading

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Floatwheel Self-Balancing Electric Skateboards; Can Stop Suddenly, Throw Riders Off Posing Fall and Crash Hazards

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Floatwheel Self-Balancing Electric Skateboards; Can Stop Suddenly, Throw Riders Off Posing Fall and Crash Hazards

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of death and serious injuries with Floatwheel's self-balancing electric skateboards. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using all Floatwheel models (Floatwheel adv and Floatwheel adv pro). ... Continue reading

Cummins Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

Cummins Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today reported results for the first quarter of 2024. “We continued to see strong demand from customers in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting the quality and performance of our products,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO. ... Continue reading

HUFFINES AUTO DEALERSHIPS CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

HUFFINES AUTO DEALERSHIPS CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

Family-owned and -operated business looks back on a century of business in North Texas PLANO, Texas, May 2, 2024 -- Huffines Auto Dealerships, one of North Texas' largest automotive groups with 10 Dallas/Fort Worth-area dealerships, celebrates its 100-year anniversary this spring. Founded on May 5, 1924, by J.L. Huff ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Spearheads U.S. Zero-Emission Freight Transportation with NorCAL ZERO Project Launch

Hyundai Motor Spearheads U.S. Zero-Emission Freight Transportation with NorCAL ZERO Project Launch

Hyundai Motor celebrates the official launch of the NorCAL ZERO Project to bring zero-emission freight transportation to the San Francisco Bay Area and California's Central Valley Hyundai Motor teams up with public and private partners to deploy 30 Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell, hydrogen-powered trucks to haul freight conta ... Continue reading

New Product Safety Recalls

New Product Safety Recalls

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. ... Continue reading

Rivian to Receive $827M in Illinois State Funding to Expand Normal, IL Facility

Rivian to Receive $827M in Illinois State Funding to Expand Normal, IL Facility

NORMAL, Ill.--Rivian Automotive, Inc. announced today it has received an $827M incentive package from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, which will allow the company to expand operations at its plant in Normal, IL. The funds from the incentive package will go towards expansion of the p ... Continue reading

The Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 6, 2024

The Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 6, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS--The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will make a grand return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) “The Racing Capital of the World” on September 6th, 2024. The competition is set to be a landmark event, featuring a head-to-head race of the world’s fastest autonomous racecars piloted by AI driver ... Continue reading

Trip.com Launches "Summer Holiday Deals," Elevating Seasonal Getaways Across Europe

Trip.com Launches "Summer Holiday Deals," Elevating Seasonal Getaways Across Europe

LONDON, May 2, 2024 -- Trip.com, a leading one-stop travel service provider, is delighted to announce the launch of its "Summer Holiday Deals" campaign. Available until the 6th of May, this initiative offers travellers across the UK and Europe the perfect opportunity to book their eagerly awaited summer holidays at hi ... Continue reading

Armored Vehicles Market Worth $60.7 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Armored Vehicles Market Worth $60.7 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, May 3, 2024 -- The Armored Vehicle Market is valued at USD 51.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 60.7 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2024 to 2029 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The market experiences growth and evolution driven by various factors. Rising geopolitical t ... Continue reading

Automotive Supply and Demand Shifting from Recovery Mode to Stability

Automotive Supply and Demand Shifting from Recovery Mode to Stability

Inventory Picture Plateauing, Movement Dynamics Pointing to a New and Healthy Normal GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 3, 2024 -- ZeroSum, an automotive retail agency that provides cutting-edge inventory-based digital marketing solutions tailored to dealers, has released its May State of the Dealer report. The ZeroSum State ... Continue reading

Caterpillar Announces Virtual 2024 Shareholder Meeting

Caterpillar Announces Virtual 2024 Shareholder Meeting

IRVING, Texas, May 3, 2024 -- Caterpillar Inc. will hold a virtual annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 8 a.m. CDT. Shareholders owning Caterpillar common stock at the close of business on April 15, 2024, or their legal proxy holders, are entitled to participate, submit questions and vote on sever ... Continue reading

Energy Fuels Announces Q1-2024 Results, Including Continued Net Income, Continued Successful Uranium Ramp-Up, Commissioning Rare Earth Oxides Production, and Steps to Secure World-Scale Sources of Heavy Mineral Sands and Monazite

Energy Fuels Announces Q1-2024 Results, Including Continued Net Income, Continued Successful Uranium Ramp-Up, Commissioning Rare Earth Oxides Production, and Steps to Secure World-Scale Sources of Heavy Mineral Sands and Monazite

Conference Call and Webcast on May 6, 2024 LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 3, 2024 - Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) ("Energy Fuels" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been filed with the U.S. Securities a ... Continue reading

FuelCell Energy y Toyota Motor North America celebran el lanzamiento del primer sistema de producción "Tri-gen" del mundo en el puerto de Long Beach

FuelCell Energy y Toyota Motor North America celebran el lanzamiento del primer sistema de producción "Tri-gen" del mundo en el puerto de Long Beach

La tecnología Tri-gen de FuelCell Energy produce tres productos: electricidad renovable, hidrógeno renovable y agua utilizable Es la primera planta portuaria de procesamiento de vehículos de Toyota en el mundo que funciona con electricidad 100% renovable generada en el mismo lugar Los vehículos eléctricos de celda ... Continue reading

Kiterocket Expands Renewable Energy Expertise with Clean Energy Veteran Jessica Fishman

Kiterocket Expands Renewable Energy Expertise with Clean Energy Veteran Jessica Fishman

New hire to lead Kiterocket's renewable energy practice in growing climate tech sector PHOENIX and SEATTLE, May 3, 2024 -- Kiterocket, a PR-forward communications agency for transformative, high growth companies, today announced it has tapped Jessica Fishman as Director for its Renewable Energy Practice. As the climate ... Continue reading

Limousine Service Market size to record USD 3.55 billion growth from 2024-2028, Emergence of autonomous limousine services is one of the key market trends, Technavio

Limousine Service Market size to record USD 3.55 billion growth from 2024-2028, Emergence of autonomous limousine services is one of the key market trends, Technavio

NEW YORK, May 3, 2024 -- The global limousine service market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.55 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. This growth is expected to occur at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.67% during the forecast period. ... Continue reading

MARITIME PARTNERS SIGNS DESIGN BASIS AGREEMENT WITH U.S. COAST GUARD FOR M/V HYDROGEN ONE POWER SYSTEM

MARITIME PARTNERS SIGNS DESIGN BASIS AGREEMENT WITH U.S. COAST GUARD FOR M/V HYDROGEN ONE POWER SYSTEM

Signed Agreement Makes Way for Cleaner Marine Vessel Technology NEW ORLEANS, May 3, 2024 -- Maritime Partners, LLC ("Maritime Partners"), a leading provider of maritime financing solutions primarily focused on Jones Act vessels, has received a Design Basis Agreement ("DBA") from the U.S. Coast Guard for the M/V Hydroge ... Continue reading

MAVTV Kicks Off Summer Early with Massive Racing Lineup Including Six Top Tier Series and Events - Coverage Begins May 6

MAVTV Kicks Off Summer Early with Massive Racing Lineup Including Six Top Tier Series and Events - Coverage Begins May 6

MAVTV brings viewers the action from European and Michelin Le Mans endurance racing Live coverage of Monaco Historic Grand Prix follows prominent former Formula 1 drivers as they race classic GP race cars going back to pre-WWII Racing coverage also includes the DTM, Powerboat P1 series and Toyota GR Cup North America I ... Continue reading

Panasonic Introduces New CR-LAZ Long-Life Cylindrical Lithium Battery

Panasonic Introduces New CR-LAZ Long-Life Cylindrical Lithium Battery

NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2024 -- Panasonic has recently introduced the CR-LAZ to its range of Long-Life Cylindrical Lithium batteries. The CR-LAZ battery technology provides reliable, consistent performance and is ideal for applications that require long-term use of up to 15 years. ... Continue reading

Queen Anne Departs for Historic Maiden Voyage

Queen Anne Departs for Historic Maiden Voyage

VALENCIA, Calif., May 3, 2024 -- This is the moment Cunard's luxury new ship Queen Anne set sail on her historic seven-night maiden voyage to Lisbon amid a spectacular fireworks display. Queen Anne, the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, set sail just after 9 pm local time as thousands of spectators gathered on ... Continue reading

Rivian Hires Javier Varela as Chief Operations Officer

Rivian Hires Javier Varela as Chief Operations Officer

IRVINE, Calif.--Rivian Automotive, Inc. announced today Javier Varela will join as its Chief Operations Officer as the company focuses on optimizing operational efficiencies, including the production of R2, its midsized SUV. Varela joins Rivian from Volvo Cars, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chie ... Continue reading

Vehicle Supply and Demand Stabilizing Around a New Normal

Vehicle Supply and Demand Stabilizing Around a New Normal

Toyota Continues to Lead on Inventory Efficiency, General Motors Has Three Makes in the Top 10 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 3, 2024 -- Cloud Theory, the real-time automotive data insights provider for automotive manufacturers, agencies, and affiliates is reporting in May's On the Horizon report that new vehicle inventory ... Continue reading

Zero-Emission Trucks - IDTechEx Explores Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks

Zero-Emission Trucks - IDTechEx Explores Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks

BOSTON, May 3, 2024 -- Fresh city air and guilt-free online shopping could be two benefits of electric and fuel cell trucks. With the growth of environmental awareness and the hydrogen economy, zero- and low-emission trucks could see larger-scale adoption over the next decade. ... Continue reading

Rally Outside Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting Highlights Multi-State, Anti-Consumer Energy Policy

Rally Outside Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting Highlights Multi-State, Anti-Consumer Energy Policy

Contaminated water bottles symbolizing the coal ash waste in groundwater near Berkshire coal plants. "Later is too Late" Rally Outside Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting in Omaha Energy Customers Concerned that Buffett Successor Greg Abel has written the Berkshire Energy Playbook OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2024 -- Outside ... Continue reading

Teijin Automotive Technologies Celebrates Opening of Huntington, Indiana, Facility Expansion

Teijin Automotive Technologies Celebrates Opening of Huntington, Indiana, Facility Expansion

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail VIPs and Teijin Automotive executives cut the ribbon celebrating the opening of the supplier's new, 164,000 square-foot top coat and assembly facility in Huntington, Indiana. From left: Steve Wisniewski, chief financial officer, Teijin Automotive; Chris Twining, CEO, Teijin Autom ... Continue reading

Elbit Systems Awarded $37 Million Contract to Supply Iron Fist APS for Upgrading U.S. Army's Bradley IFVs

Elbit Systems Awarded $37 Million Contract to Supply Iron Fist APS for Upgrading U.S. Army's Bradley IFVs

HAIFA, Israel, May 5, 2024 -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it was awarded an initial contract of approximately $37 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for upgrades to the U.S. A ... Continue reading

Hard Rock Beach Club Brought the Soundtrack to 2024 FORMULA 1® CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX Race Weekend with Star-Studded Lineup of Performers Including Steve Aoki, Don Omar, Ed Sheeran, John Summit and More

Hard Rock Beach Club Brought the Soundtrack to 2024 FORMULA 1® CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX Race Weekend with Star-Studded Lineup of Performers Including Steve Aoki, Don Omar, Ed Sheeran, John Summit and More

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., May 5, 2024 -- Hard Rock International brought world-class entertainment to the 2024 FORMULA 1® CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX for the third year in a row with a lineup of performers who kept the soundtrack of race weekend bumping: Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, DJ and music producer Steve Aoki, and r ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 28-May 4, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Wrap-up April 28-May 4, 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

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a YankeeRita - Made with Ethanol (100% American Whiskey)

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a YankeeRita - Made with Ethanol (100% American Whiskey)

You must be 21 years of age or older to read this story and use the recipe.... no cheating. I kicked off my speech at the annual American Coalition of Ethanol by toasting all the attendees with my margarita concoction that used Catdaddy Spiced Moonshine. ... Continue reading

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