House approves $52 billion for chips, teeing up for Biden to sign into law

Washington — The U.S. House approved $52 billion in subsidies and $24 billion in tax credits for the computer chip industry Thursday, despite fierce opposition from Republican leadership incensed by a last-minute Democratic maneuver Wednesday night. The bill, which passed 243-187, will now head to President Joe Biden, who has said he plans to sign it. Among the yes votes… Continue reading House approves $52 billion for chips, teeing up for Biden to sign into law

Next-gen Ford Mustang will muscle into 2022 Detroit Auto Show

The 2022 Detroit Auto Show has its first headliner: an all-new Ford Mustang. The seventh-generation pony car’s debut Sep. 14 was announced by Ford boss and amateur race driver Jim Farley in a tweet Tuesday. “It’s a stunning car and I’m excited to share it with the world!” tweeted Farley, who added the hashtag #SaveTheManuals.… Continue reading Next-gen Ford Mustang will muscle into 2022 Detroit Auto Show

Senate deal includes EV tax credits sought by GM, Tesla, Toyota

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ISS Announces Strategic Alliance with Zeeboat™ for Maritime Decarbonization Projects

HOUSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Industrial Service Solutions (ISS) announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Zeeboat, LLC (“Zeeboat™”) to develop a pipeline of maritime decarbonization projects for design and implementation of fully electric and hybrid diesel-electric powered vessels and port electrification. ISS will serve as general contractor for the… Continue reading ISS Announces Strategic Alliance with Zeeboat™ for Maritime Decarbonization Projects

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa Announces RELAX & REJUVENATE Spa Package

MONTEREY, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa joins forces with DESUAR Spa to manage its wellness division of the hotel. In celebration, Casa Munras offers the Relax & Rejuvenate spa package. The package includes deluxe accommodations for two and two 50-minute spa services. Guests choose two treatments from the… Continue reading Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa Announces RELAX & REJUVENATE Spa Package

AutoNation USA Stores to Host Back to School Teen Driver Safety Clinics Coast to Coast

Community clinics offer novice drivers important tips to ensure a safe ride as they head back to school FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As novice teenage drivers head back to school this year to begin an exciting new chapter in their academic and social lives, particularly with a newly minted independence of a… Continue reading AutoNation USA Stores to Host Back to School Teen Driver Safety Clinics Coast to Coast

China L2/L2+ Smart Car Audio Market Report 2022 Featuring Key OEMs and Major Audio Suppliers

DUBLIN, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “China L2/L2+ Smart Car Audio Market Report, 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Car audio research: Ranking of L2+ smart car audio suppliers by market share The National Development and Reform Commission has upgraded the development of intelligent vehicles to a national strategy as early as 2018.… Continue reading China L2/L2+ Smart Car Audio Market Report 2022 Featuring Key OEMs and Major Audio Suppliers

UK car production down a fifth in first half but shortages beginning to ease

UK car manufacturing falls -19.2% to 403,131 units in turbulent first half year, but 5.6% June uplift, the second consecutive month of growth, cause for optimism. Battery electric vehicle production increases by 6.5% during first six months to record levels as £3.4bn investment committed to UK’s zero emissions future in H1. Latest independent outlook targets… Continue reading UK car production down a fifth in first half but shortages beginning to ease

PG&E and Tesla to create giant “distributed battery” to support the electric grid

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and Tesla have launched a pilot program that will combine thousands of Powerwall home battery systems to create a “virtual power plant” or “distributed battery.” Tesla has invited some 25,000 PG&E customers with Powerwalls to join the program. PG&E residential customers are eligible for the program if they own a… Continue reading PG&E and Tesla to create giant “distributed battery” to support the electric grid

Nuvve and San Diego Gas & Electric launch Electric School Bus V2G project

Vehicle-to-grid specialist Nuvve (Nasdaq: NVVE) is working with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) to support local school districts by pairing Nuvve’s V2G technology with the utility’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP). Through this partnership, electric school bus fleets equipped with V2G charging through Nuvve’s GIVe platform can provide energy back to the grid during… Continue reading Nuvve and San Diego Gas & Electric launch Electric School Bus V2G project