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Hyundai Motor and Safran MoU on Advanced Air Mobility
The major air industry event occurred as sweltering temperatures continued to assault people globally. It is perhaps ironic that Farnborough, founded in Saxon times, is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Continue reading
Climate Change: UK Automotive CO2 Output Falls in 2021
The report also pulls together data from where its manufacturing members are in meeting the so-called Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)* Net-Zero Standard, targeting net-zero manufacturing facilities by 2030, and across the company’s entire supply chain by 2039. The question haunting the industry and people inhabiting Planet Earth as the death dealing effects of Global Warming continue unabated is whether this is too little, too late? Continue reading
Posted in environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, co2, Ken Zino, Mike Hawes, SBTi, SMMT
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CARB to Launch Small Fleet ZEV Conversion Incentives
The pilot will provide $25 million to implement a range of entries to help small fleets make the transition to zero-emissions. These will include flexible financing, short-term rentals, and full-service leases, such as all-inclusive truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support. The pilot is contained within the larger Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). Continue reading
More Stellantis Startup Ventures Coming
Stellantis, the mega-merger of FCA and PSA, claims it will be “the industry champion in the fight against climate change, reaching carbon net zero emissions by 2038.” The revised and sweeping and difficult plan as presented is aspirational and similar to other global automaker’s plans as the deadly effects of climate change continue to worsen. Carlos Tavares, Chief Executive Officer, will share the Company’s latest strategic moves. Continue reading
Stellantis to be 2nd Largest Shareholder in Vulcan Energy
The equity investment will go towards Vulcan’s planned production expansion drilling in its producing Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field (URVBF). Vulcan is already producing geothermal energy from its URVBF and plans to produce lithium hydroxide with zero fossil fuels and net zero carbon footprint as part of the Zero Carbon Lithium Project. Continue reading
Nissan and Wallbox to Offer Home EV Charging
The Pulsar Plus charger, the company’s best-seller, is said to be one of the smallest smart universal EV chargers in North America. It can be installed in homes, apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings. Continue reading
Ford Europe Says Valencia Will Make Next Gen EVs
In the problematic world of labor relations, Ford is also moving ahead on the $2 billion conversion of its Cologne, Germany, operations to begin producing electric passenger vehicles starting in 2023. Continue reading
Toyota Adds Four New 2023 Hybrid Corolla Models
Toyota said today that the 2023 Corolla line expands with four new Hybrid grades, including a more powerful hybrid system and optional all-wheel drive. It’s a half-step to the EV future that planet earth needs to survive.
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Stellantis, Toyota Expand with New Large Commercial Van
Stellantis and TME’s collaboration started in 2012 with the Toyota’s mid-size LCV produced at Stellantis’ Hordain plant in France, followed in 2019 by a compact-size LCV segment, produced at Stellantis’ plant in Vigo, Spain. The large-size LCV announcement allows Toyota to complete a full LCV line-up in Europe. It also – as many such emerging agreements do – offsets the ruinous development and production costs of the ongoing electrification of offerings demanded by governments and customers. Continue reading
Pure EV Sales at All-Time Record in US
Pure EV Sales at All-Time Record in US, whose transaction prices are close to a $70,000 making them a new category – Luxury Clean – in AutoInformed’s view. Republicans, with a history of backing from Big Oil, continue to block the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better bill that addresses drastic climate change and prepares the way for a cleaner future. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, BEV, fuel cell, Ken Zino, PHEV
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Europe’s Diesel Car Problem – 20% of the Market!
The latest diesel sales information comes at a time when 27 automakers are lobbying the EU to ban the sale of all, yes all internal combustion vehicles by 2035 and replace them with zero emissions vehicles – aka electric – if the Global Warming goals of net zero emissions are to be met by 2050 to avoid the worst impacts of planet- and people-killing climate change. Continue reading
CARB to Open New SoCal Headquarters to Public
“This world-class facility houses the newest advanced vehicle emissions testing laboratory in the world. The new headquarters and laboratory will enable CARB to continue its globally recognized research and achievements in reducing air pollution and fighting climate change over the coming decades. Continue reading
A Closer Look at Biden’s 49 MPG CAFE Standard
The new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards proposed by the Biden Administration# last month require an industry-wide fleet average of ~49 mpg for passenger cars and light trucks in model year 2026, the strongest fuel efficiency standards to date. On … Continue reading
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Japan: Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Gen Fuels
The goal is for bio-ethanol fuel production to achieve carbon neutral society. ENEOS Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd, Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Tsusho Corporation have established next gen auto fuels group on 1 July 2022 to study ways to optimize the process of producing fuel. Continue reading →