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Michigan State Fleet – All to be Zero-Emission Vehicles
“Michigan automakers are on the cutting-edge of the world’s switch to zero emission vehicles, and with today’s executive directive to transition our state-owned fleet by 2040, the State of Michigan is leading by example,” said Governor Whitmer. “Getting this done will help drive demand of Michigan-made electric vehicles, lower gas and maintenance costs for the state since ZEVs cost far less to fuel and maintain and reduce air and noise pollution in our communities.” Continue reading
Posted in economy, electric vehicles, energy, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, milestones, news analysis, people, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Governor Gretchen Whitmer UAW, Ken Zino, noise and air pollution, Shawn fain, Zero-emission vehicles
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Ford Pro and Xcel Energy to Install 30,000 Fleet EV Chargers
Most initial costs will be offset by Xcel for qualifying business fleet customers in the limited areas it operates in. Starting in 2024, 30×30 will be available through Xcel Energy’s Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) program in Colorado and Wisconsin. Xcel will seek expansion in future states during the next six years within Xcel Energy’s service territories, pending regulatory approvals, including Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas. Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, electric vehicles, global warming, marketing, news analysis, public health, transportation
Tagged Amanda Rome, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure program, electrification of US business fleets, F-150® Lightning® Pro pickup and E-Transit™ van, Ford Pro and Xcel Energy, Ken Zino
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The US’s first public EV-charging Roadway Unveiled in Detroit
This project for a zero-emission mobility future where EVs are plentiful is endorsed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who announced the pilot initiative in September 2021 to develop the nation’s first wireless charging infrastructure on a public road in Michigan. MDOT and Electreon have entered a five-year commitment to develop the electric road system (ERS), using the technology on Michigan roads. Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, electric vehicles, environment, global warming, news analysis, people, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Brad Wieferich, Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson, Electreon, EV-charging roads, Ken Zino, Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, road charging, Todd Bettison
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Stellantis Opens its First Circular Economy Hub in Turin
Stellantis has opened its SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub (CE Hub) at the former Fiat Mirafiori Complex in Turin, Italy. Stellantis hopes to foster its so-called Circular Economy ambitions with a 360-degree approach based on its 4R strategy: Reman, Repair, Reuse, and Recycle. The objectives of the CE Hub are to extend the life of parts and vehicles, ensuring that they last for as long as possible. When that is no longer possible, the material is collected for recycling from the re-manufacturing operations, and from the end-of-life vehicle dismantling activity, and then returned to the manufacturing loop to build new vehicles and parts. Continue reading
Posted in engineering, environment, global warming, manufacturing, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carlos tavares, John Elkann, Ken Zino, remanufacturing and recycling, Stellantis Mirafiori Complex, SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub
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The Corrupting Influence of Money on US Public Health
“Heavy Vehicle emissions standards recently proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would boost the electrification of trucks and buses, but standards stronger than what EPA proposed are needed to de-carbonize transportation at a pace to prevent catastrophic climate change. While leading utilities are showing that they can help build out the infrastructure at the scale necessary to support the proposed standards, they and their customers will need to invest far more ambitiously to support more robust standards.,” claims Daivie Ghosh, Transportation Senior Research Analyst at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Continue reading
Posted in blog, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, news analysis, public health, transportation
Tagged ACEEE, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Atlas Public Policy, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Daivie Ghosh, Edison Electric Institute, Environmental Defense Fund, epa, Ken Zino
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Mercedes-Benz Opens First North American EV Charging Hub
Mercedes-Benz USA said today that its first Charging Hub* opened at its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Additional charging hubs will open across Texas and the Southeast by the end of 2023. Continue reading
Posted in connected vehicles, economy, electric vehicles, environment, global warming, marketing, milestones, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged Athlon, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Buc-ee's travel centers, Franz Reiner, Ken Zino, Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub, Mercedes-Benz HPC NA, Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, MN8 Energy
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Polestar 4 Production Starts at Geely Hangzhou Bay Plant
“Polestar 4 stands out in design and performance, a remarkable SUV coupé in many ways. It is the first Polestar to feature a virtual rear window with world-class digital rear-view mirror. This car plays a very important role in our growing line-up of exclusive performance EVs. It illustrates the value of our diversified and asset-light approach, making use of our partner and major shareholder’s development and manufacturing expertise,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, global warming, manufacturing, marketing, mobility company, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Geely Holding Hangzhou Bay factory, Ken Zino, Polestar 4, Thomas Ingenlath
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Bosch Shows 6 kW Motorcycle EV Drive Motor with Inverter
“With production starting in 2025, the new Bosch 6 kW motor will enable manufacturers to electrify two-wheeler segments that have so far tended to feature combustion-engine technology. In this way, we’re meeting not only demands for everyday mobility needs in cities, but also the desire for riding enjoyment outside urban centers,” said Liersch. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, environment, global warming, mobility company, motorcycles, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Bosch Two-Wheeler & Powersports, EICMA 2023 motorcycle show, EV integrated motor management, Ken Zino, Milan. Geoff Liersch
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CARB Expands Community Air Protection Program
“Blueprint 2.0 is an example of equity-driven innovation that puts a spotlight on the environmental challenges that overburdened communities face and engages residents so that solutions are informed by their priorities and needs,” said CARB Chair Liane Randolph. “With today’s vote, we expanded the tools that residents have to work toward cleaner air and healthier communities.” Continue reading
Posted in environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, milestones, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, carb, Community Air Protection Program, Death of the diesel, Ken Zino, Liane Randolph, The California Air Resources Board
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Zero-Emissions Truck Sales Soar in California
“The report makes several important points: users are interested in adopting zero-emissions technology; several manufacturers are stepping up to meet that market interest; and the flexibility that we built in to allow for a phased-in transition toward a zero-emissions future is working,” said Dr. Steven Cliff, CARB’s Executive Officer. “Helping the businesses that rely on trucks to transport goods across the state switch to zero emissions is key to achieving a clean air future, and the data show that progress is well underway.” Continue reading
Posted in economy, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, public health
Tagged Advanced Clean Trucks, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, California Air Resources Board, Dr. Steven Cliff, greenhouse gas emissions, Ken Zino, nitrogen oxide emissions, zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
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Hyundai Motor Signs Hydrogen Development Multilateral Deal
“The agreement aims to rapidly grow the global hydrogen ecosystem and respond more actively to climate change by sharing leading examples of hydrogen ecosystem development currently underway in Korea with the international community. To this end, Hyundai Motor and its Korean partners will provide case studies and consultation on hydrogen projects and GGGI will publish an evaluation report based on the case studies for international sharing,” Hyundai said. Continue reading →