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New Battery Gets 621 Miles On A Charge

DETROIT - The third generation of CATL’s cell-to-pack (CTP) technology offers a range of over 621 miles (1000 km) on a single charge. CATL will start mass production of its latest generation product, Qilin, next year, the company announced. Qilin, named after a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, also offers a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of

By |2022-06-25T15:35:49-04:00June 25th, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Is Charging An EV Cheaper Than Filling A Car With Gas?

DETROIT - With gas prices going through the roof and showing no signs of slowing down, we’re seeing more people debate the switch to an EV or hybrid vehicle. If you’re on the fence about going electric and are wondering, “is it cheaper to charge an EV than filling a car with gas?” you’re not alone. If

By |2022-06-25T15:35:49-04:00June 25th, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|

Volvo Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Emit Water Vapor, Have 600-Mile Range

SWEDEN - Swedish auto-manufacturer Volvo Trucks has started testing long-haul trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells that only emit water vapor, the company announced this week. The trucks will be able to tow 65 tons, travel around 1000 km (620 miles) and fuel up in less than 15 minutes, the company said. They hope to begin selling the trucks

By |2022-06-25T15:26:25-04:00June 24th, 2022|Auto Tech, Featured|

Canadian Based FLO To Build EV Chargers In Michigan

ANN ARBOR - FLO announced it will build an electric vehicle charger manufacturing plant in Auburn Hills, a $3 million investment that is expected to create 133 direct, indirect, and induced jobs in Michigan in 2023 as a result of the manufacturing facility activities. That breaks down to 125 jobs created from operations and maintenance

By |2022-06-23T10:06:57-04:00June 21st, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update, mitechtv|

How The Rural West Is Hampering The Building Of Electric Charging Infrastructure

DETROIT - Despite the growing embracement and adoption of electric vehicles, owning one is still largely impractical for a great number of people in the United States. This is due in part to the high costs associated with purchasing and owning one. Although, some automakers like Chevy are putting a big focus on making EVs more affordable to the

By |2022-06-19T11:04:36-04:00June 19th, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Solar-Powered EV Sedan Can Run Months Without Recharging

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Lightyear doesn’t think battery-powered vehicles are sustainable enough. That’s why the Dutch-based tech startup has spent the past six years working on a solar-powered EV called the 0. And now the company says that vehicle, which can supposedly go months between charges, is finally ready to hit the road. The 0 is a

By |2022-06-12T11:28:40-04:00June 12th, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|

Ford CEO Farley Wants To Sell Vehicles Online, Use Dealerships As Service Centers

DEARBORN - Ford wants to do things differently as it expands into the EV business. It’s spinning electric cars into their own sub-brand, untethered from the time-honored tradition of dealers asking “What can I do to get you in this car today?” Months after that news first came out, CEO Jim Farley is doubling down. In a speech,

By |2022-06-12T11:29:38-04:00June 11th, 2022|Auto Tech|

Report: Sales Of Internal Combustion Vehicles In Permanent Decline

DETROIT - Sales of non-plug-in internal combustion-powered vehicles peaked in 2017, according to a report by industry analysts at Bloomberg New Energy Finance, and have been in "permanent decline" since then as sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles increase. Sales of plug-in vehicles are also expected to triple their current levels by 2025, according to the

By |2022-06-11T18:37:07-04:00June 11th, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Every Electric Vehicle That Currently Qualifies For US Federal Tax Credit

DETROIT - As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Whether you qualify is not a simple yes or no question… well, actually it sort of is, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to a number

By |2022-06-05T17:01:54-04:00June 5th, 2022|Auto Tech, ESD|

GM Slashes Prices Below $30,000 On Basic EV Chevy Bolt

DETROIT - General Motors has just decided to drastically reduce the prices of its entry-level model, the Chevy Bolt. This vehicle, dubbed the "Tesla Killer" of the Detroit vehicle manufacturer, will be sold below the symbolic bar of $30,000. The Chevy Bolt will thus become the most affordable electric vehicle on the market. The price

By |2022-06-03T08:36:43-04:00June 3rd, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|