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August 2023 Western European Car Sales Best of the Year
The Western Europe passenger vehicle selling rate rose to 14.6 million units per year in August, according to an analysis just released by the GlobalData* consultancy. This is up from a 11.5 million units rate in July, making it the … Continue reading
Posted in economy, sales
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, GlobalData, Ken Zino
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Century – Toyota is Stalking the Global Limousine Market
Given its history and now its formidable global sales potential as a chauffeur-driven or personally driven luxury vehicle for politicians, rock stars, athletes and even royalty, Century is potentially a breakthrough product. These are people who need to work, and need to rest. Their entrance and exit from an event is often under intense public scrutiny and debate. This will give global automakers – notably the Germans and US based ones – a serious challenge to their hegemony in this exclusive domain. Continue reading
Ford Recalls 2023 Super Duty Pickups for Failing Axles
Personnel at the axle shaft supplier Mid-West Forge Corp. in Ohio entered an incorrect process parameter into one of the two machines that perform electromagnetic induction heat treatment of the recalled left rear axle shafts. The axle shafts did not meet Ford’s torsional yield and case depth design specifications in the fractured area. Returned parts had fractured at ~44 mm from the flange, indicating an area of incomplete induction heat treatment. Continue reading
Automated Driving – BMW to use Amazon and Qualcomm
“In the next decade, consumer habits and expectations will drive more changes in the automotive industry than we’ve seen over the past 30 years,” said Dr. Nicolai Martin, senior vice president of Driving Experience at BMW Group. “This is just the beginning of a new era of highly automated driving, fueled by innovations in technology and engineering. By collaborating with AWS, the BMW Group, along with our partner, Qualcomm Technologies, is building our new automated driving platform.” automated driving and parking functions.” Continue reading
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
Posted in alternative fuels, energy, environment, fuel economy or emissions, global warming, public health, transportation
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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Labor Day – UAW Struggles Are Key to The American Dream
Let us pause here to remember and reflect on Walter P. Reuther (1907 – 1970). “There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow man. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well,” he famously said. Reuther built the United Automobile Workers into one of the most awakened and progressive forces in American history. A fierce champion of collective bargaining, Reuther also had a much larger vision of the American society then many of our mere politicians. He viewed the labor movement in the context of community – the whole community. Led by him the UAW fought for civil rights, health care, affordable housing, environmental protections among other things. Continue reading
Gen 5 Three-Door MINI Cooper is Electric
Entering its fifth generation with a first, the purely electric 3-door MINI Cooper now has digital experiences, modern assistance systems and a pure electric powertrain. BMW is hoping it remains a MINI in buyer’s minds, while at the same time marking the brand’s all-electric future. This transformation starting now will make MINI an all-electric brand by 2030. Continue reading
Ford UAW Offer – Pay Increases, Tiers Gone. UAW says No
Not a propitious way to start the Labor Day weekend… Continue reading
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
Tadano Group Fined for Selling Dirty Diesel Engines
As part of the proposed consent decree now residing at the United States District Court for The Southern District Of Texas Houston Division, Tadano Group will also contribute $3.2 million towards a project to mitigate harm caused by excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions from its non-compliant crane engines. The project will retire a 1975 tugboat and christen a new, cleaner tugboat to service ships in the Port of Port Arthur, Texas. Continue reading
Posted in environment, litigation, public health
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, clean air act, Death of the diesel, Justice Department Environment and Natural Resources Division, Ken Zino, Tadano Group, Todd Kim, United States District Court for The Southern District Of Texas Houston Division
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Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and HEMI Favorites Among Thieves
“If you own a Hellcat, you better check your driveway,” said HLDI Senior Vice President Matt Moore. “These numbers are unbelievable.” AutoInformed also recommends checking your rear-view mirrors when driving any performance car for flashing blue lights. 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
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 →