How Hyundai is Going Green for Earth Day and Beyond

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Earth Day 2017 is fast approaching, and with it comes the usual barrage of press releases from automakers claiming to be the greenest. In the case of Hyundai, that actually might be the case. Let’s take a look at some of the green achievements Hyundai is celebrating this year… Ioniq…

You searched for 2016 Chevy Volt

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has published its annual rankings of the 12 greenest vehicles on American streets, as well as meanest (or least efficient). The ACEEE bases its listings on several variables, including fuel economy ratings and manufacturing processes. It was a good year for Chevrolet, which landed two vehicles on the…

GM Reportedly Working On Super-Fast Car Charger

Step aside, DC charging Photo: © General Motors Almost unfailingly, when I get to write about some crazy new battery technology, it’s a study that a group of researchers published, where they have one or two working prototypes. While these are cool and fascinating, they are also several years away from even possibly showing up…

GM Korea Sets New Domestic Sales Record in 2016

Chevrolet Malibu General Motors Korea announced on Tuesday a record 180,275 vehicles sold domestically in 2016, effectively crushing the previous record of 158,404 vehicles set in 2015. GM Korea finished up 2016 with domestic sales totaling 18,313 units, achieving the best mark for the month of December in company history as well as the automaker’s…

GM Announces $14.5 Billion Credit Facility, Receives Baa3 Rating from Moody’s

Today General Motors announced the execution of an unsecured $14.5 billion revolving credit facility, which will consist of both a $10.5 billion five-year facility and a $4.0 billion three-year facility.  The facility is meant to amend as well as extend the company’s currently existent $12.5 billion revolving credit facility. “We believe this larger revolver, along…

EVs of the Future Could Be Powered by Evaporation

Lake Geneva Photo:Zacharie Grossen Everybody learns about the water cycle in grade school and one of the most powerful forces in the cycle is evaporation—so powerful, in fact, that coupled with special devices, the open bodies of water across the United States (not including the Great Lakes) could produce 325 gigawatts each year through evaporation….

China Temporarily Reduces US Auto Tariffs

▶ China reportedly plans to slash auto tariffs — a huge win for Trump — and auto stocks are moving: Shares of Fiat Chrysler, General Motors and Ford jump in intraday trading on reports that China is moving toward cutting tariffs on autos made in the U.S. https://t.co/HuWxLYz2Nh — FinanzLinksASIA (@FinanzLinksAsia) December 11, 2018 This…

Changan Ford Investing $116 Million USD to Expand Technology Development Center in Chongqing

Ford Motor Company’s Changan Ford joint venture announced this month plans for a $116 million investment that will facilitate the expansion of its Chongqing Technology Development Center. The expansion will be used to increase Changan Ford’s vehicle testing and development capabilities; the facilities established through the expansion will emphasize vehicles, powertrains, and eventual testing of…

Cadillac Abandons Diesel Development In Favor of Electrification Efforts

Cadillac had a “shocking” announcement to make about its powertrain research Diesel-based powertrains have been on the decline for quite some time now. Following the events of Dieselgate, sales of diesel-based vehicles have plummeted in markets like the U.S. and Europe. Originally, Cadillac planned to invest in diesel-based versions of its vehicles. However, the company…

BMW to Continue Involvement in Formula E Racing

Last year, BMW became the official vehicle partner to the International Automobile Federation’s Formula E Racing. The electric car racing circuit focuses on one-seat electric cars that compete in racing events in large city centers around the world. Recently, BMW decided to renew its support for the fledgling race series. This demonstrates BMW’s lasting commitment to electric…

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