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LG Energy Solution, Toyota Sign Long-Term Battery Deal
The deal is LG Energy Solution’s largest single supply agreement secured outside of its many joint ventures. The company now supplies its batteries to all top five global automakers[based on 2022 sales]. The company has eight battery manufacturing facilities currently operating or under construction in North America, and continues to expand both its production network and supply chain in the region. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, global warming, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged aluminum, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, cobalt, EV battery ‘gold rush’, Ken Zino, manganese, nickel, Tetsuo Ted Ogawa, Toyota Motor North America, Youngsoo Kwon
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Honda, Acura – New Deals with Evgo, Electrify America
American Honda Motor today announced that it has reached agreements with EVgo and Electrify America, plus roaming network partners, giving Honda and Acura EV customers access to more of the largest charging networks in North America. These latest agreements are in addition to the recent announcement that Honda will adopt the NACS charging standard with Honda and Acura EVs gaining access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Combined with the joint venture that Honda established with six other major automakers to create a high-powered charging network, US Honda and Acura EV customers will be able to use the majority of public American DC fast chargers starting in 2024 and can expect ~100,000 DC charge points available to them by 2030. Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, electric vehicles, global warming, milestones, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged acura zdx, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Honda Prologue, Ken Zino, public American DC fast chargers, Tesla Supercharger network
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California Launches International Methane Reduction Initiative
“The climate crisis knows no borders. We’re partnering with governments around the world to tackle methane emissions, a dangerous pollutant that has 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide,” said Gov. Newsom. “By working together on strategies informed by science, like deploying methane detection satellites, we can help address this global threat.” Continue reading
Posted in environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, public health, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, California Air Resources Board, carb, Climate Week, COP26, COP27, Governor Gavin Newsom, Ken Zino, Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on California Launches International Methane Reduction Initiative
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Lexus Shows Hydrogen-Powered ROV Concept
“This was achieved through a compact body size and exceptional off-road capabilities, which allows for an exhilarating driving experience and a chance to connect with the grandeur of nature. By using a hydrogen engine, the ROV aims a balance between environmental consciousness and the thrill of feeling the heartbeat of an engine,” Lexus International President, Takashi Watanabe said at a model preview for 2023 products. Continue reading
EPA Launches More Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
The two new competitions are part of the second round of funding from EPA’s $5 billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which was created by President Biden’s bi-partisan Inflation Reduction Act, the largest climate investment in history. EPA is announcing the availability of $4.6 billion across two implementation grant competitions, one general competition and one specifically for Tribes and territories. Under these competitions, eligible applicants will compete for CPRG implementation grants to fund measures in their state-, municipality-, Tribe-, or territory-specific climate action plans. As part of its evaluation of applications, EPA will prioritize measures that achieve the greatest amount of GHG emissions reductions. Continue reading
Posted in economy, electric vehicles, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, public health
Tagged @KenAutoinformed, Adam Ortiz, autoinformed.com, Automotive News and Commentary, Biden-Harris Administration, Climate Pollution Reduction Grants, Climate Week 2023, epa, Inflation Reduction Act, IRA, Ken Zino
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EV Grid Unlock – BMW, Ford, Honda Create ChargeScape
BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Company today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally owned company that will create a single, platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested … Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, customer satisfaction, energy, environment, global warming, milestones, mobility company, public health
Tagged American Honda Motor Company, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Bill Crider, BMW of North America, ChargeScape, Ford Motor Company, Jay Joseph, Ken Zino, Thomas Ruemenapp
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Toyota, FuelCell Energy Make Renewable Hydrogen, Electricity
“FuelCell Energy is committed to helping our customers surpass their clean energy objectives. By working with FuelCell Energy, Toyota is making a powerful statement that hydrogen-based energy is good for business, local communities, and the environment. We are extremely pleased to showcase the versatility and sophistication of our fuel cell technology and to play a role in supporting Toyota’s environmental commitments,” said FuelCell Energy CEO Jason Few. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, biogas, BioMAT, California Bioenergy Market Adjustment Tariff, Death of the diesel, electricity, FuelCell Energy, hydrogen, Jason Few, Ken Zino, Port of Long Beach, Toyota Logistical Services, water
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Strange Green Bedfellows – Stellantis and Aramco
Low carbon eFuel is a drop-in synthetic fuel made by reacting CO2, captured either directly from the atmosphere or from an industrial facility, with renewable hydrogen. The use of low carbon eFuel has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing internal combustion vehicles by at least 70% on a lifecycle basis, compared to conventional fuels its advocates claim. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, co2 emissions, ENOWA, Ken Zino, Low-carbon eFuel, Neom Energy and Water, NYSE: STLA, Repsol, Saudi Arabian Oil Group, Stellantis
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DOE Loan to Eos Energy for Zinc Bromine Battery Storage
This is part of the Biden Administration’s awakened and, well, enlightened agenda to onshore and re-shore domestic manufacturing of critical technologies such as battery electric energy storage systems that are essential to building a clean energy future and strengthening America’s energy security. “Using the loan authority from the President’s Inflation Reduction Act, the LPO is impelling billions in public-private investments to boost the nation’s competitiveness, strengthen supply chains, and create good-paying jobs to power the clean energy economy,” DOE said. Continue reading
Extreme E, FIA Plan Off-Road Hydrogen Racing Championship
This means that Extreme H would join the company of just seven other official FIA World Championships, which includes ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Development of the Extreme H series is underway, with plans advanced to have a prototype launched later this year ahead of the first season in 2025. Continue reading
EPA Offers Grants to Cut Oil and Gas Well Methane Emissions
“Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, we now have unprecedented funding to cut methane pollution that is fueling the climate crisis,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “This investment will increase competition and help small and medium-sized producers compete on a more level playing field, create new good-paying jobs in energy communities, and support environmental restoration, making clear that strengthening our economy, tackling climate change, and protecting our communities go hand in hand,” Regan claimed. Continue reading
Hurricane Idalia – EPA Issues Florida Summer Fuel Waiver
Storm preparations have resulted in the closure of multiple ports in the state that receive fuel and have restricted and interrupted fuel terminal operations, preventing an adequate supply of gasoline. In addition, evacuations – including mandatory evacuations – are straining available supplies. Waiving federal requirements to sell summer gasoline can help address these supply shortages. Continue reading
Unifor Picks Ford Motor Company as Detroit Three Target
Unifor National President Lana Payne said, “Ford was selected as the target because we believe that the company is in the best position to reach an agreement that delivers on the needs of our members and sets a strong pattern for Canada’s auto industry. These negotiations are about reaching an agreement that reflects the historic nature of the transition to electric vehicle manufacturing. That means setting the highest possible standards that protect the livelihoods and job security of all autoworkers now and in the future.” Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz will expand EV Charging to 10,000 Points
Mercedes-Benz said in Stuttgart today that it will open its first high-power charging stations this fall. Starting in October, the first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs will go into operation in Atlanta (USA), Chengdu (China) and Mannheim (Germany). By the end of 2024, Mercedes-Benz now says it will further expand its global charging network to more than 2000 high-power charging places. The long-term goal is to create more than 2000 Charging Hubs with more than 10,000 charging points by the end of the decade. Continue reading
Automakers Want US Taxpayer Subsidies for Aluminum
The letter was published on a website and in full page ads in five newspapers: The Albany Times-Union, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Louisville Courier-Journal, the South Carolina Post and Courier, and the Indianapolis Star. Not coincidentally each newspaper is in a market with one of the remaining six primary aluminum smelters. The letter was also accompanied by a digital ad campaign and mobile takeover on Politico. The power of big special interest money is once again in play, and at least this time subject to public scrutiny and challenges by some as socialism or woke-ism for the one-percenters. Continue reading →