For first time in 5 years, US gas mileage down, emissions up
A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years.
Jan 14, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
News tagged with new vehicles
Automotive
New campaign, and logo, for GM in a bid to electrify image
General Motors is changing its corporate logo and launching an electric vehicle marketing campaign to reshape its image as clean vehicle company, rather than a builder of gas-powered pickups and SUVs.
Jan 08, 2021
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Business
High-flying Tesla stock takes a hit on 1st day in S&P 500
In the middle of last year, Tesla's losses were piling up, sales weren't enough to cover expenses and big debt payments loomed. The situation was so bad that one influential Wall Street analyst raised the possibility that ...
Dec 21, 2020
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Automotive
Automakers prep for stronger mileage standards under Biden
Now that it's clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.
Dec 03, 2020
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Automotive
Japan set to ban sales of new petrol cars in mid-2030s: reports
Japan wants to ban sales of new petrol cars in around 15 years' time as part of efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, reports said Thursday.
Dec 03, 2020
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Electronics & Semiconductors
A new electronic module safeguards self-driving vehicles against the total failure of onboard electrical systems
Autonomous electric vehicles draw power from two sources: a high-voltage battery and, additionally, a conventional 12-volt battery that supplies the vehicle when idling or in high-load situations while driving. Safety-critical ...
Dec 01, 2020
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Business
Ford's results not as grim as expected for virus-marred 2Q
Ford Motor Co. posted results on Thursday that were not as grim as expected for its second quarter that saw its U.S. factories shuttered for half the period to combat the spread of the coronavirus and car buyers sheltering ...
Jul 31, 2020
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Automotive
Pandemic drives average age of cars in US to a record high
Drivers are holding on to cars and trucks longer during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 28, 2020
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Business
Ford, VW to collaborate on vans, pickup, electric vehicle
Ford and Volkswagen will each offer a small city van, a larger cargo van, a small pickup truck and an electric vehicle as part of their global alliance announced last year.
Jun 10, 2020
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Automotive
UK car dealership motors out of virus lockdown
At the Vauxhall car showroom in Chingford, just northeast of London, business is motoring ahead after Britain lifted lockdown restrictions this week on the coronavirus-ravaged sector.
Jun 05, 2020
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