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EPA Finalizes Pollution Reduction Standards for Power Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a series of final rules to reduce pollution from fossil-fuel-fired power plants, which have been and likely will continue to be the subject of litigation paid for by special interest money. The rules under separate authorities including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, will significantly reduce climate, air, water, and land pollution from the power sector as they go forward. During 2024 the United States is forecast to build more new electric generation capacity than it has for two decades. About 96% of that will be clean, according to the current Administration. Continue reading
Posted in economy, electric vehicles, energy, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, news analysis, public health, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Biden-Harris Administration, clean air act, clean water act, Ken Zino, resource conservation and recovery act, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Death of the Diesel – EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants
In the United States, the transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. It is also a prominent source of health-harming pollution. Most of the vehicles eligible for replacement are powered by internal combustion engines that pre-date recent EPA emission standards. These vehicles emit harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxide, fine particulate matter, and greenhouse gases. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, economy, electric vehicles, environment, global warming, news analysis, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Biden-Harris Administration, Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, Inflation Reduction Act, Ken Zino, Michael S. Regan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Toyota Tacoma Pickup Adds First Hybrid Powertrain in 2024
The all-new 2024 Tacoma with i-FORCE MAX models are expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships later this Spring. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts at $46,300 for the TRD Sport grade, excluding delivery processing and handling. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, electric vehicles, marketing, milestones, new vehicle, performance
Tagged 2024 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, i-FORCE Max TRD Off-Road, Ken Zino
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Earth Day – Solar Grants from The Inflation Reduction Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced 60 entities will receive $7 billion in awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide. The grant competition is funded by President Biden’s … Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, greenhouse gases, Inflation Reduction Act, John Podesta, Ken Zino, Michael S. Regan, Solar for All, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EV Grumblings – 2025 Toyota Camry Will Be Hybrid Only
The 2025 Toyota Camry sedans are expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships in late spring 2024 with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $28,400* – more than $400 less than the outgoing Camry Hybrid base grade and includes more standard features. It is a formidable entry in AutoInformed’s view. Continue reading
GM Energy Offers Electric Vehicle-to-Home Charging
“GM Energy is committed to making the transition to an all-electric lifestyle an even more compelling option by simplifying all aspects of personal energy management,” said Wade Sheffer, vice president of GM Energy. “With the introduction of these new offerings, it has never been easier for our customers to access the expanded benefits of a holistic EV ecosystem, helping to mitigate the impacts of power outages and having the ability to offset certain energy costs over time.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, connected vehicles, electric vehicles, energy, environment, global warming, milestones, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, GM Energy, GM Energy PowerShift Charger, Ken Zino, v2h, vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging, Wade Sheffer
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EV Grumblings – Ford Cuts 2024 F-150 Lightning Prices
Ford Motors (NYSE: F) said today that online orders are open for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks, now shipping from the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. In January Ford dropped a shift at Rouge because of weak demand for the Lightning, the top-selling electric pickup in the US. Competition is reducing demand and trimming margins. The previously announced MSRP of the 2024 F-150 Lightning is being reduced. The so-called F-150 Lightning Flash™, is now available with a starting MSRP under $70,000, and comes with an extended-range battery. Continue reading
Honda EV Hub in Ohio is Retooling
Non-unionized Toyota Motor, Honda and Hyundai, among other manufacturers in the US, have been increasing wages in an attempt to stop what appears to be impending successful UAW organizing efforts at plants owned by off-shore automakers following the UAW Detroit Three contract sweep last October. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, connected vehicles, economy, electric vehicles, environment, labor issues, manufacturing, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged american honda, Anna Engine Plant, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, East Liberty Auto Plant, Ken Zino, Marysville Auto Plant
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New Grille and Battery for 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes‑Benz said today that the EQS Sedan for 2025 model year has numerous upgrades with a new larger 118-kWh battery for increased electric range, a front fascia with a new grille and the Mercedes-Benz standing star on the hood, as well as new standard and optional equipment. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan arrives at U.S. dealerships later in 2024. The EQ brand is all electric, of course. The EQS SUV is a two- or three-row large vehicle produced at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, which is currently, so to speak, experiencing labor issues. Continue reading
More US Jobs Coming from Chips and Science Act
With investments such as those at TSMC Arizona, the United States is now on track to produce roughly 20% of the world’s leading-edge chips by 2030. With total capital expenditures of more than $65 billion, TSMC Arizona’s investment is the largest foreign direct investment in a greenfield project in U.S. history. Continue reading
Posted in economy, electric vehicles, electronics, manufacturing, milestones, news analysis
Tagged 2 Nanometer or More Advanced Chips, AMD, apple, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Bidenomics, CHIPS and Science Act, Dr. Mark Liu, Ken Zino, large-scale datacenters, machine learning, NVIDIA, President Joe Biden, Qualcomm, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, The U.S. Department of Commerce, TSMC Arizona Corporation
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Ford Stumbles on EVs – Two Year Delays on Three-Row Entries
“There will be unexpected setbacks in the transition to EVs, but we fully expect Ford to investigate every available option to support our Oakville members. It is unacceptable, after 120 years of operation in this country, that Ford does not plan to build a single vehicle in Canada for years on end,” said Local 707 Oakville Assembly Complex Chairperson Marc Brennan. Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. Continue reading
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Tagged assembly plant, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, BlueOval City, EV Grumblings, Ford Blue lineup, Ford EV pickups and SUVs, Jim Farley, Ken Zino, Lana Payne, Local 707 Marc Brennan, Oakville Ontario, Ohio Assembly Plant, unifor
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Volkswagen Recalls Audi E-Tron models for Battery Fires
Volkswagen Group is recalling various 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT and the RS versions because the high-voltage battery may undergo a short circuit without warning and cause a fire. This is the result of the same safety defect that caused the recall of Porsche Taycan hybrids, according to documents released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, customer satisfaction, electric vehicles, manufacturing, recalls, safety
Tagged Audi recalls, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nhtsa, NHTSA recall 24V-228 or 24V228, Volkswagen Audi recall 93VM or 93VN
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Porsche Recalls Taycan Hybrids for Battery Fires
Porsche Cars North America is recalling various Taycan models from the 2020 through the 2023 model years because the high-voltage battery may undergo a short circuit without warning within the battery modules of its first four-door electrified SUV. According to the required safety defect filing released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today, the hybrid battery modules were produced by LG energy Solution in Wrocław, Poland. Continue reading
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Tagged 24V-215, 24V217 or 24V-217, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, LG Energy Solution battery recalls, NHTSA 24V215, Porsche recall ARA4 and ARA5, Porsche Taycan recall
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Stellantis Q1 Revenues, Shipments Drop – Transition or Trend?
Stellantis reiterated a minimum commitment of double-digit Adjusted operating income (AOI) margin in 2024, as well as positive Industrial free cash flow, despite macroeconomic uncertainties. Stellantis claimed that it is on track to deliver total capital returns in 2024 more than €7.7 billion, for an 11% yield as a percentage of Stellantis market capitalization on 1 January 2024. It is likely that its value will go down in the short term. The company, in AutoInformed’s view is in a transition that requires the balancing of market share, product cost, revenue and development of new offerings. It is not alone among automakers. Continue reading →