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US Government Softens Emission Rules Amid Slower EV Growth

WASHINGTON DC -  The Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have jointly unveiled modifications to the existing framework governing vehicle emissions and fuel economy. The DOE has relaxed the initially proposed drastic reduction in EV mileage ratings, a move that now allows automakers more leeway to produce gas-powered vehicles while still meeting the

By |2024-03-24T13:19:58-04:00March 24th, 2024|Auto Tech, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

Japanese Electric Pickup Takes Aim At Ford’s F-150 Lightning

TOKYO - A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s not a Toyota. A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s not a Toyota. Isuzu will unveil its first 100% electric pickup truck, the D-MAX BEV, later this month. The rugged-looking 4X4 EV

By |2024-03-24T13:19:59-04:00March 24th, 2024|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid|

WeaveGrid Partners With American Center For Mobility To Test EV-Grid Integration Software

YPSILANTI – WeaveGrid, which creates software enabling the rapid integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid, is partnering with the American Center for Mobility to test its software with real-world EVs and charging infrastructure at ACM’s Willow Run facility in Ypsilanti. This effort will be supported by the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform, a grant

By |2024-03-21T16:03:38-04:00March 21st, 2024|Auto Tech|

Ford Isn’t Horsing Around With Its New 7th Generation Mustang

Pexels. CCO Licensed. The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars of all time. It has been in constant production since 1964 - although there have been quite a lot of changes to the Mustang in that time.  In December 2013, Ford unveiled its sixth generation Mustang and created quite a stir. The

By |2024-03-20T10:28:13-04:00March 20th, 2024|Auto Tech, Business|

CATL, Little-Known Chinese Battery Maker, Threatens US Green Transition

BEIJING - It is the world’s biggest battery maker, it powers electric vehicles for Tesla, Volkswagen and BMW, and its EV technology is miles ahead of US offerings, say experts The world’s two superpowers are so intricately linked that it’s hard to think of a pillar of the economy that hasn’t been strained by tensions

By |2024-03-19T12:27:15-04:00March 19th, 2024|Auto Tech, Industry 4.0|

Ford To Build Small Electric Pickup And SUV, Priced Around $25,000

DEARBORN - Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. However, due to the pivot, plans for its three-row electric SUV have been put on the back burner.

By |2024-03-19T11:48:03-04:00March 19th, 2024|Auto Tech|

Chinese EV Seagull Priced Below $10,000 Has Senators Urging Biden To Boost Import Tariffs

WASHINGTON DC - A group of US Senators has written to President Biden's administration to urge the increase of tariffs on Chinese cars, with the ultimate goal of stopping potential imports altogether. In the letter, Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, and Sherrod Brown of Ohio, ask the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade

Ford Transit Turns 10 With Upgrades To E-Transit, Charging, Software

DEARBORN–Ford Transit, America’s No. 1 best-sellilng commercial van, celebrates a decade in market and its 10th year of U.S. production and sales with enhancements to E-Transit range and new charging, software and integrated solutions, helping to ease the transition to electric and maximize benefits for commercial customers. “We’ve assembled more than 1.2 million Transit vans

By |2024-03-05T14:22:13-05:00March 5th, 2024|Auto Tech, ESD|