Tomorrow’s European Parliament vote on CO2 targets for cars and vans is set to seal the deal reached last October between the European Commission, Parliament and Council. This will in effect lead to a ban on the sale of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035, making the EU the first and only region in the world to be fully electric. “Our industry is rising to the challenge of providing zero-emission vehicles,” said ACEA CEO Sigrid de Vries. In fact, thanks to continued industry investments, by 2022 more than one in five new cars sold in the EU will have…
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Toyota will accelerate the development of electric vehicles, the auto giant’s new chairman and CEO Koji Sato said on Monday, despite a report suggesting that electric vehicles could find themselves in a niche position alongside their peers in ICE vehicles for climate reasons.In an announcement of new executive positions starting April 1, the world’s largest automaker said electrification would be one of three pillars for Toyota’s transformation into a “mobility company” , along with intelligence and diversification.Toyota has been criticized for the slow adoption of BEVs. The automaker has focused more on hybrid vehicles in recent years.”We have been preparing…
DETROIT LAKES – Harry Edward Helps, 52, of Detroit Lakes has been charged in Becker County District Court with first-degree and second-degree felony possession of a controlled substance, as well as felony DWI.According to court records, on Jan. 22, a White Earth police investigator saw Helps drive in a vehicle from a gas station and notified a Becker County deputy that Helps was driving without a valid license.The deputy pulled him over on County Highway 34 and observed that his speech was slurred and lethargic, that he was sweating and appeared nervous. The deputy asked Helps to exit the vehicle…
Shell Helix HX8 SP 0W-20 claims to be formulated with flexible molecule technology that continuously adapts to engine conditions to ensure added protection. Shell has announced an addition to its portfolio of motor oils for passenger cars called “Shell Helix SP HX8 0W-20”. According to the company, this fully synthetic, BS VI compliant motor oil designed for modern turbocharged engines is being launched in an exciting collaboration. between Shell and Marvel Heroes Unite. Shell Helix HX8 SP 0W-20 claims to be formulated with flexible molecule technology that continuously adapts to engine conditions to ensure added protection. According to the company,…
The US government is moving with urgency to fuel new carbon storage and offshore wind industries despite some economic hurdles, according to the nation’s newly created ocean energy regulator. Overseeing the construction of these nascent industries falls to Liz Klein, an environmental attorney and clean energy champion just named director of the Office of Ocean Energy Management. Klein takes over at a critical time as his agency makes decisions about where to install offshore wind farms, how to safely store carbon dioxide under the seabed and the future of oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico “The president has been…
Tesla’s price cuts have boosted sales to the world’s no. 1 electric vehicle marketTesla has been behind on new models, technology upgrades and luxury interiorsTesla considers China’s marketing shift, studying its peers – sourceSHANGHAI, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Lower prices have given Tesla ( TSLA.O ) sales a big hit in China, but analysts, and even fans, warn that the northern carmaker -American needs to step up his game in the long run to avoid suffocating in the dust of the rapid. -Moving rivals in the world’s largest electric vehicle market.Immediately, Tesla’s January price cuts sent deliveries of its China-made…
Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 vs KTM RC 125: Today we are going to compare two of the most popular sports bikes in India. The KTM RC 125 is an extremely powerful sports bike that is available in India and comes with amazing features, on the other hand we have the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 which is one of the most attractive bikes in the market right now. Both bikes cater to the same audience and are priced similarly. Let’s compare them and see which one is better Read also: Upcoming Affordable Compact SUVs in India, Everything You Should Know Suzuki…
Visitors can now enjoy the classic cars of the past in a new museum in the Stutz Building in downtown Indianapolis.Visitors can now enjoy the classic cars of the past in a new museum in the Stutz Building in downtown Indianapolis. Creative director Chris Adams said the car museum displays nine classic cars, most of which were designed and manufactured by Stutz inside the building. “We definitely plan to really bring that history to the public and, you know, be able to show the public which cars are which, what years they were built and provide some history and information…
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global industrial diamond market is valued at $2.2 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach a value of $2.5 billion by 2028 with a CAGR (annual growth rate of composite) of 2.7% over the 2022-2028 forecast period. Market overview According to the latest report by Vantage Market Research, the key factors are expected to accelerate the growth of the industrial diamond market during the forecast period as mentioned below. The significant need for abrasives for cutting, polishing and grinding drives the global industrial diamond market. Improvements in infrastructure and increased production…
OPEC’s top official urged countries to invest much more in oil to meet the world’s future energy needs and said climate policies must be more “balanced and fair”. “It is imperative that all parties involved in the ongoing climate negotiations pause for a moment; Look at the big picture,” Haitham Al-Ghais, secretary-general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, told an energy conference in Cairo on Sunday. They must “work towards an energy transition that is orderly, inclusive and help ensure energy security for everyone.” His comments came amid a shift between some Western governments and companies over fossil…