Byron Hurd, Contributor
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Noise cancellation has become commonplace in modern cars, especially hybrids and vehicles with internal combustion engines that utilize unconventional firing sequences, but Hyundai is looking to...
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EPA wants to limit the studies behind environmental regulations
With new procedures, any data used in EPA regulations or rulemaking would be subject to public scrutiny—including individual health records.
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Green group nudges Ford to put some "eco" in its Ecosport
The Union of Concerned Scientists homes in on Ford's smallest model for the U.S. market and its sub-30-mpg ratings.
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GM reveals the Chevy Menlo electric car to China
GM has introduced an electric car called the Chevrolet Menlo, produced jointly with SAIC, to the Chinese market; it's not related to the Bolt EV.
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Report: Employers should see workplace charging as more than a perk for its workers
Looking at workplace charging as a face-value perk may be the wrong approach, advises a report aimed greening company images.
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Volvo turns to blockchain tech to keep track of cobalt sources
Volvo looks to blockchain technology in order to better keep track of its supply chain and the sourcing of conflict materials.
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Despite a heavy push from the Trump administration, the proliferation of fuel blends containing greater quantities of ethanol has hit a wall. In some areas, stations are even adding dedicated E0 fuel...
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Daimler CEO points to future electric Mercedes G-Wagen
Daimler has confirmed a future fully electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, assuring a new life for what's now seen as a gas-guzzler.
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Lucid readies site of Arizona factory for Air electric sedan
Construction has started on an Arizona assembly plant, the aspiring electric automaker reports.
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Report from Germany: Tesla years ahead, German automakers falling behind
An editorial from one of Germany's largest newspapers analyzes how German automakers lost their way with tech and electric vehicles.
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Toyota and BYD join forces for EV development in China
Toyota is forging another useful global alliance for electric-car and battery technology—this one with BYD.
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Ann Arbor, home of EPA vehicle emissions lab, is declaring a climate emergency
It's awkward. The city hosting the EPA's national emissions lab is itself declaring a climate emergency, due in part to the EPA's inaction.
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While aftermarket manufacturers are working hard to come up with plug-and-play solutions for customers who want to convert their classic (or not-so-classic) cars to electric powertrains, General...
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Kia Futuron concept points to the electric "SUV coupe" of the future
Kia shows promise of being adventurous with its electric-car designs in the future with a concept aiming many years ahead.
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Australian company positions electric Land Cruiser as a zero-emissions work truck
The Australian company Zero is converting Land Cruiser 79 SUVs and pickups to fully electric special-purpose work trucks.
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Germany set to boost buyer incentives on electric vehicles
To help meet its goal of putting 10 million EVs on the road by 2030, Germany will up its incentives to buyers.
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Merged PSA-FCA aiming to build "a world leader" in sustainable mobility
A combined PSA and FCA could be far greater than the current combined efforts of the two in terms of sustainability and electric-car efforts.
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Group pushes House to pass EV tax credit reform
EV tax credit reform has a lot of support from automakers, utilities, energy companies, and environmental groups—but likely not from the White House.
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Fisker's forthcoming electric crossover now has a name: Ocean. The new model, which Fisker claims will be the most sustainable vehicle in the world, will be officially unveiled in January.
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Riversimple Rasa lightweight hydrogen car to hit UK streets next year
The long-expected, very light-weight Riversimple Rasa hydrogen fuel-cell car is arriving next year in the UK for a trial run.
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Cummins joins push for hydrogen fuel-cell semis with demonstrator
Fuel-cell semis appear to be on the minds of most big truck makers—including established diesel-engine maker Cummins.
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Turbos are going electric—and becoming part of hybrid powertrains
E-turbos can become active electrical components in a hybrid powertrain, rather than merely engine-boosters.
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Study: Midwest stands to gain more than California in transition to clean power
U.S. regions that are more dependent on coal could benefit more from the cleaning of the grid, a Harvard study underscores.
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Lightyear One solar-supplemented EV now claims to be most aerodynamic car
With a Cd below 0.20, the Lightyear One electric car due in 2021 is now claimed to be the most aerodynamic car in the world.
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