article thumbnail

Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

But that proposal was watered down by automaker lobbying (which we’ve seen a lot of recently ), primarily through exceptions added for huge SUVs. This watering-down echoes similar recent developments in both US and EU regulatory schemes. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry.

article thumbnail

A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A Bright IDEA BY SARAH A. Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine More evidence that we are approaching an exciting new frontier in the automotive industry will be on display today on Capitol Hill. will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Later, he went on to work at auto supplier Delphi Corp.

IDEA 57
article thumbnail

June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in Germany

Push EVs

It may just be testing the waters for now, as its sibling, the U6, did a few months ago. Specific to the German auto industry (the country’s largest employer), IFO finds that auto manufacturers’ assessment of their current situation improved over May, though automotive suppliers’ assessment was down from May.

Germany 52
article thumbnail

Setting a new standard for battery leak testing

Charged EVs

Over that period of time, the electrolyte might not leak out, but water vapor (humidity) will ingress into the cell to cause that exothermic chemical reaction. You may remember, several years ago, the auto industry had a big recall of airbag inflators. Humidity gets into battery cells and can cause very negative consequences.

Standards 106
article thumbnail

Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

Green Car Congress

Ken Kurani from the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) presented results from the latest in a series of electric drive consumer studies seeking to learn from consumers whether or not PHEVs are a good idea. the first time in your entire lives you’ve ever heard the EPA and the OEMs agree on something: tax the fuel.

PHEV 150
article thumbnail

Mazda unveiling KAI Concept with SKYACTIV-X SPCCI engine; more details on the technology

Green Car Congress

The SKYACTIV-G gasoline spark ignition engine boosts combustion efficiency by raising the compression ratio, while cooling losses from the zone of the heat transfer to the chamber wall are reduced through control of cooling water temperatures. Pumping losses and mechanical resistance are reduced through use of the Miller cycle.

Mazda 170
article thumbnail

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Participative leadership, where ideas are followed by action. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint.