Whitmer: Youngkin made ‘political determination’ rejecting Ford battery plant over China concerns

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Tesla is on both offense and defense in its first-ever price war

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Stellantis signs nickel sulphate deal for EV batteries

The maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles on Wednesday said it has signed a supply agreement to secure nickel sulphate for electric vehicle batteries. Finland-based Terrafame Ltd. will begin supplying Stellantis NV the minerals in 2025 for the five-year term of the agreement. In a news release, the automaker said the… Continue reading Stellantis signs nickel sulphate deal for EV batteries

Will rural Michigan lose out on federally funded EV chargers? Small utilities are worried

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E-Ray Q&A: Chief Engineer Juechter on the first hybrid Corvette supercar

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‘India has turned out to be inspiration for ethanol blended auto fuel manufacturing’

‘India has turned out to be inspiration for ethanol blended auto fuel manufacturing’ The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), a US-based trade body dedicated to promoting the use of renewable fuels and improving market access for ethanol and other grain-based biofuels, believes that India has achieved unprecedented growth in ethanol blending during the last few… Continue reading ‘India has turned out to be inspiration for ethanol blended auto fuel manufacturing’

‘India has turned out to be inspiration for ethanol blended auto fuel manufacturing’

‘India has turned out to be inspiration for ethanol blended auto fuel manufacturing’ The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), a US-based trade body dedicated to promoting the use of renewable fuels and improving market access for ethanol and other grain-based biofuels, believes that India has achieved unprecedented growth in ethanol blending during the last few… Continue reading ‘India has turned out to be inspiration for ethanol blended auto fuel manufacturing’

Jeep Avenger electric SUV to launch from £36,500

Jeep’s first foray into ​​the electric market, the Avenger, will launch in Europe this summer, priced from £36,500. The baby electric Jeep, which despite not yet being released has already been crowned European Car of the Year 2023, will look to draw new customers to the US brand – now part of the giant Stellantis… Continue reading Jeep Avenger electric SUV to launch from £36,500

New 2023 Hyundai Kona gets EV option and sporty N line trim

The heavily restyled Hyundai Kona will arrive in March with new technology and ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains to keep it competitive in the saturated crossover market. Taking influence from the Hyundai Seven concept of 2021, the 2023 Kona features a shark-nose front end adorning a wraparound LED lightbar, or what the Korean firm calls ‘Seamless Horizon Lamps’. The… Continue reading New 2023 Hyundai Kona gets EV option and sporty N line trim

Changes to MOTs could bring later test dates, technology testing

The UK government has launched a new consultation to “ensure MOT [tests] remain fit for the future”, which could involve extending the time between MOTs, and pushing back the date of a vehicle’s first test.  Changes will affect MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans, and the proposal comes amid the growing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles and… Continue reading Changes to MOTs could bring later test dates, technology testing