Hyundai Brings Complimentary, Fast Charging to Kona and Ioniq with Electrify America Network

2021 Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric owners can access 250 kWh of complimentary charging Tweet this Continuing its commitment to accelerate mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, Hyundai Motor America will provide 250 kilowatt-hours of complimentary charging on Electrify America’s ultra-fast charging network for owners of 2021 Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric models. Customers can access their… Continue reading Hyundai Brings Complimentary, Fast Charging to Kona and Ioniq with Electrify America Network

Tenneco Announces Closing of Notes Offering

LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) (“Tenneco”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced notes offering (the “Offering”) of $800 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). The Notes are guaranteed by each of Tenneco’s subsidiaries that guarantees its credit facility and… Continue reading Tenneco Announces Closing of Notes Offering

Scania reports progress on climate targets

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time since Scania set its Science Based Targets, the company reports on the progress on emission reduction both from its own operations and from vehicles in use.  In its own operations, Scania has already decreased carbon emissions by 43 percent from 2015 levels, through increased… Continue reading Scania reports progress on climate targets

World NM: Foxconn considers Mexico or Wisconsin for maiden electric-car plant000999

Foxconnwill decide between Mexico and Wisconsin for the site of its first electric-car plant this year, making a big bet on the nascent business, reported Bloomberg. Foxconn, the world’s largest assembler of iPhones, is hoping to replicate its smartphone success by building clients’ electric vehicles from the chassis on up. More sources Go to Source

World NM: Ford to produce next-generation electric vans in Turkey from 2023000995

Automotive giant Ford has said that its next-generation of Transit van will be produced in Turkey from 2023 and will include electric and hybrid versions, as well as combustion-engine versions. The new vans will be built by Ford Otosan, one of the automaker’s Turkish joint-ventures. With a 15% market share, Ford is Europe’s top brand of commercial… Continue reading World NM: Ford to produce next-generation electric vans in Turkey from 2023000995

Scania publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2020

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 2020 was a year like no other. Though heavily impacted by disruptions due to the pandemic, Scania managed through with a strong underlying performance and an increased focus on driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, Scania was challenged by a historic global close-down of… Continue reading Scania publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2020

Goodyear And TNO To Demonstrate An Intelligent Brake System

AKRON, Ohio, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) and Dutch research organization TNO are collaborating on a demonstration vehicle that will test the implications of connected tires talking to the vehicle’s control system, most specifically the anti-lock brake system (ABS).  By connecting Goodyear’s intelligent tires with a vehicle’s… Continue reading Goodyear And TNO To Demonstrate An Intelligent Brake System

World NM: 2022 Ford Maverick Small Pickup Truck Will Enter Production in July 2021000991

Arguably the boldest Ford Motor Company product in a long time, the Maverick is expected to attract new customers to the Dearborn-based automaker for several reasons. One of them is the price, rumored at $20k excluding destination for the base powerplant and FWD. 23 photos Spied time and again, the Maverick is going to enter… Continue reading World NM: 2022 Ford Maverick Small Pickup Truck Will Enter Production in July 2021000991

World NM: New GM Trucks Getting Built Without Cylinder Deactivation Due to Chip Shortage000990

A global semiconductor chip shortage is forcing General Motors to build certain 2021 light-duty full-size pickup trucks without their fuel management module, which negatively impacts fuel economy. Without this module, models equipped with the company’s 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 unit will average one mile per gallon less than before. 7 photos According to spokeswoman Michelle Malcho,… Continue reading World NM: New GM Trucks Getting Built Without Cylinder Deactivation Due to Chip Shortage000990

Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in EV charging software company

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Driivz Ltd., a leading global EV charging software company which has developed a platform for managing large charging networks for electric vehicles from end-to-end. The Driivz platform functions as an operating system for electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and is used… Continue reading Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in EV charging software company