Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting clean-energy and clean-air solutions for transportation in the Chicago area impacting nearly 9 million people. Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation’s health.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2016

Lyft and General Motors launched of their Express Drive short-term rental program exclusive to the Lyft platform. Express Drive begins later this month in Chicago and will soon roll out to additional cities including Boston, Washington D.C., Baltimore and others.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2015

Kia Motors America will unveil an electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. The concept was conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2016

In less than four months, Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand ( earlier post ), has grown to five markets: New York City, Ann Arbor, Mich., and is adding Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C. In Chicago, the Maven City car sharing program is now in operation, with pricing starting at $8 an hour including insurance and fuel.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Cross GT concept at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Backing the V6 is an evolution of Kia’s parallel hybrid system, a pancake-shaped electric motor sandwiched between a 3.8-liter The electric motor is neatly packaged under the rear floor. Kia Cross GT Concept Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Kia’s Niro urban lifestyle concept vehicle, unveiled last September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, made its US debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The Niro suggests a possible future B-segment contender, and features a hybrid electric powertrain working through an advanced four-wheel drive system. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2015

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department of the University of Illinois at Chicago has entered into an agreement with New Energy Innovations, Inc. The University of Illinois at Chicago Senior Mechanical Engineering and Design Team will be working on optimizing the best mechanical system.

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. Credit: Lucid Motors.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 25, 2024

In July, during the Chicago Street Race event, NASCAR unveiled a prototype battery-powered race car that marks the beginning of its push to decarbonize motorsports. Built by NASCAR engineers, the car features three 6-Phase motors from Stohl Advanced Research and Development , an Austrian specialist in electric vehicle powertrains.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 12, 2024

Yours truly was also at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in person, so TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss that to add to our already extensive coverage. Find Guaranteed Fit Parts at eBay Motors. We also talk about LED garage lighting with Matthew Guy. We thank Robby and Matthew for their time, and Matt Posky for editing.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 18, 2024

However, General Motors announced a move earlier this week and it seems like it's been met with a shrug. It's not like Boeing bouncing from Seattle to Chicago to Virginia, or even United Airlines decamping Chicago for its suburbs (or McDonald's, which moved from Chicago's suburbs to the city proper).

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Chicago isn''t as big as some annual auto shows, and at this year''s show green vehicles are a little thin on the ground--March''s Geneva Motor Show will provide more to that effect. Nevertheless there are a few significant vehicles set to appear in Chicago, so we''ve pieced together a green car preview to bring you the latest details.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 8, 2024

CHICAGO – As part of the festivities during 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race event in Chicago this past weekend, NASCAR unveiled a prototype EV. The EV prototype has three electric motors – two in the rear and one in front – and a 78 kWh liquid-cooled battery. At least not anytime soon.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander made its world premiere before the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show. It is available in three powertrains across three grades: the 2.4L turbo gas engine, the 2.5L hybrid with a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined MPG, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2010

A Chicago Fire Department firefighter using a hydraulic. International in Chicago. The workshop included classroom training as well as a live extrication exercise in which Chicago firefighters practiced door and roof removal before an audience of several hundred firefighters. International in Chicago. by Jack Rosebro.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

A team led by Local Motors is 3D-printing a full vehicle body over 44 hours during the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014 and will follow it up with a first drive set to take place the morning of Saturday, 13 September. The Strati is being 3D-printed at IMTS. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Mechanical components—i.e.,

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

At the Automation Fair in Chicago, Rockwell Automation, Inc. today announced a partnership with the Ford Motor Company for the joint development and implementation of assembly tooling designs and architectures for its next three electric vehicle assembly sites. “We

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

At today''s Chicago Auto Show, Mitsubishi showed off a new concept for a full-size SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Called the Concept GC-PHEV, the large and angular design exercise had previously been seen at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show last fall, but its appearance in Chicago represented its North American debut.

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Teslarati

JUNE 22, 2021

Lucid Motors has released new details regarding the production of the Air sedan, along with plans of an upcoming flagship studio in New York City and some minor updates on the Gravity SUV that it announced late last year. Earlier this month, Lucid opened up a studio in Chicago, which has been operational since June 11th.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2022

Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, IL). Teams from the following universities have been selected to begin the competition this fall: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, FL) / Bethune-Cookman University (Daytona Beach, FL). Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA). McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada).

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 26, 2024

You may have heard about some Tesla owners getting frozen out of charging stations in Chicago 10 days ago or so. As usual, we thank eBay Motors for sponsoring us. Welcome back! It's time for episode three of our new and improved podcast. Image: Tesla] Become a TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The union has submitted a response to a General Motors offer as picketing continues against all three Detroit-based automakers, Ford is laying off an additional 300 employees due to supply chain complications created by the strike, and the UAW has successfully negotiated a tentative deal on its 5-year contract with Mack Trucks.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

At the very first automaker press conference of the Chicago Auto Show, Kia pulled the wraps off its Trail''ster Concept: an all-wheel-drive hybrid versions of its Soul that uses an electric motor to power the rear wheels.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Kia Motors America has today unveiled a new 5-door version of the Forte at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The sleek five-door hatchback has what Kia describes as 'European styling', and goes head-to-head with cars like the Ford Focus with its hatchback practicality. Topping the engine range is a 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hyundai Motor America, in partnership with Hyundai Capital America, announced its new Evolve+ electric vehicle subscription service at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. Hyundai Motor America has built Evolve+ in partnership with its dealers. Then the customer can simply go to the dealership to pick the vehicle up.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the new Forte 5-door SX equipped with a new 1.6-liter liter gasoline direct-injected (GDI) turbocharged four-cylinder engine at the Chicago Auto Show. With output of 201 hp (150 kW) and torque of 195 lb-ft (264 N·m of torque, the Forte 5-door SX is the most powerful Forte from KMA to date.

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Electrek

AUGUST 3, 2022

Lucid Motors lent me its latest EV, and we were off in search of coastal views, some Chicago Cubs wins, and a genuine test of how the Grand Touring Performance would handle a 450-mile road trip north. For over a year now, I have been planning a trip up the coast with my parents to San Francisco. Here’s how it went.

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All Cars Electric

JANUARY 21, 2010

When Tesla Motors received a cash infusion from Daimler for less than 10% of their shares, one of their objectives was to begin opening more stores in key markets around the world. Since then, they have opened stores in Colorado, Monaco, Miami and now Chicago.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

The arrival of ridehailing is associated with an increase of approximately 3 percent in the number of motor vehicle fatalities and fatal accidents, according to research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Rice University. From the study, Barrios et al.

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JULY 3, 2024

's impending retirement and preview the Chicago street race. Find Guaranteed Fit Parts at eBay Motors. We also briefly discuss Martin Truex Jr.'s We thank Peter and Matthew and Matt Posky for editing. And we thank you for listening. Click here to find us -- we're available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

During a presentation at the Chicago Auto Show earlier today, Hyundai Motor North America has introduced a new month-to-month EV subscription program called Evolve+, aimed at “EV curious” consumers. The all-encompassing monthly price includes the EV itself, plus insurance, roadside assistance, and maintenance.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Legacy automakers, including Ford and General Motors, and new EV startups, like Rivian, have committed to adopting Tesla NACS. The chargers will first be installed in Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C. In October, Tesla sold $100 million Supercharger hardware units to bp America.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

According to trade publication Ward's Auto, Buick will introduce the option at the Chicago Auto Show next week. Last November, General Motors said the 2012 Buick LaCrosse sedan would.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Arity , a mobility data and analytics company, is teaming up with Ford Motor Company to enable any participating insurer to deliver simple and secure usage-based insurance (UBI) programs to eligible connected Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners. Arity then enriches it with third-party data such as maps, traffic, and weather.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) - GM will partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to develop residual stress models for laser-welded dissimilar joints (HSLA/CE steel) for car light-weighting in a project titled “Simulation Tools for Characterizing Stress Distribution in Laser Welded Dissimilar Joints.”.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2016

Lyft and General Motors are expanding their Express Drive short-term vehicle access program ( earlier post ) to California and Colorado, including the new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV ( earlier post ). The expansion follows successful launches in Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C. and Baltimore.

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