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2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES

2024 KIA EV9 RATED BY EPA-ESTIMATED 304 MILES

Kia EV9 three-row SUV is rated an EPA-estimated 304 miles in the Light Long Range RWD trim, besting an internal AER target of 300 miles. All five EV9 variants were rated higher than initial target estimates.The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery t ... Continue reading

Mazda Unveils 'MAZDA ICONIC SP' Compact Sports Car Concept

Mazda Unveils 'MAZDA ICONIC SP' Compact Sports Car Concept

This powertrain features Mazda's unique two-rotor rotary EV system, which remains compact and thus offers a high degree of layout flexibility, enabling the concept model to have a low center of gravity to enhance driving performance. Batteries are charged by recyclable energy source and the two-rotor rotary engine, use ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 18-24, 2024

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Round-up - February 18-24, 2024

Here are Larry's 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. for Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap-up February 18-24, 2024 ... Continue reading

GM Cancels Chevrolet Volt 500 MPG Gasoline EQ Electric Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED

GM Cancels Chevrolet Volt 500 MPG Gasoline EQ Electric Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED

DETROIT - At the 2007 North American International Auto Show today, General Motors' head honcho Rick Wagoner unveiled the Chevrolet Volt concept sedan and announced that production work has begun on a new generation of electric vehicles that could eliminate gas stations for Americans who live close to their workplaces. ... Continue reading

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Deposed Toyota President Akio Toyoda Said "Motorist Choice Is The Future, The Enemy is Carbon, Not Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)" Mr. Toyoda Supports The 25 Year Old Auto Channel Editorial Position (Originally Published Here 11/14/2020)

Toyota Ammonia Engines, Akio Toyoda, then president of the world’s biggest car manufacturing Toyota, spent the weekend swerving around a racetrack in western Japan in a Corolla. But it’s no ordinary version of the bestselling car. ... Continue reading

Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 14, 2024 -- Continue Reading Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal All-new Fiat 500e, Stellantis' first BEV offering in North America, awarded 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal 42-kWh lithium-ion battery delivers a combined estimated electric ... Continue reading

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY FEBRUARY 12, 2024

NHTSA WEEKLY RECALL SUMMARY FEBRUARY 12, 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

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without A WEB SEARCH

A Million Pages Of Indexed Automotive Content Without A WEB SEARCH

The Auto Channel's Automotive Data Research Hub functions as a massive silo, eliminating a need for an enterprise level web wide search engine. ... Continue reading

Hybrids - About Hybrid Cars and Trucks (HEV)

Hybrids - About Hybrid Cars and Trucks (HEV)

Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. ... Continue reading

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

EV Motoring Fairy-Tale Reality - Be Worried Be Very Worried

“We’re Going to Need A Lot of Lithium. . .” (Cue the Jaws theme)Here’s a quote that plenty of product planners who are penciling the future of electric vehicles:“It’s almost impossible, and definitely a race against time The big money that needs to be spent takes time to get approval for and to deploy.”Th ... Continue reading

Here Comes H2 - Mass Production Of Honda fuel cell (FC) system has begun

Here Comes H2 - Mass Production Of Honda fuel cell (FC) system has begun

— TORRANCE, Calif. January 25, 2024 Honda expanding hydrogen business to realize global goal of carbon neutrality Production of new Honda fuel cell system has begun at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) joint venture facility in Michigan Honda has identified four core domains for its hydrogen business direction: f ... Continue reading

2024 Honda Prologue BEV Starts at $47k

2024 Honda Prologue BEV Starts at $47k

January 25, 2024 — TORRANCE, Calif Prologue earns best-in-class standard EPA range rating of 296 miles on a full charge First all-electric Honda SUV complements award-winning SUV lineup with fun-to-drive dynamics, top-of-class tech and generous interior space The all-new 2024 Honda Prologue, the first all-electric Ho ... Continue reading

Electric 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S +VIDEO

Electric 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S +VIDEO

Today marks the global debut of Acura's first all-electric model – the new 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S. With an estimated 500 hp in the Type S model, ZDX delivers on Acura's commitment to Precision Crafted Performance with dynamic styling, class-leading premium technology and an engaging driving experience. ... Continue reading

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named a 2024 EV Pulse Editor's Choice

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named a 2024 EV Pulse Editor's Choice

The Hyundai IONIQ 6iii electric sedan has been named a 2024 EV Pulse Editor's Choice. ... Continue reading

Study Shows Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) Paired With E85 (FLEX-FUEL ETHANOL) is as climate-friendly as battery electric vehicles (BEV) LOWERING total GHG emissions

Study Shows Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) Paired With E85 (FLEX-FUEL ETHANOL) is as climate-friendly as battery electric vehicles (BEV) LOWERING total GHG emissions

Plug-in flex-fuel hybrid vehicles running on E85 fuel with up to 85% renewable ethanol are just as climate-friendly as electric vehicles, according to a new study. Research carried out by the French research consultancy IFPEN measured and compared the greenhouse-gas emissions of vehicles powered solely by petrol, plug- ... Continue reading

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