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Ricardo and Growth Energy Collaborate On First Vehicle-Based Demonstration of Ricardos Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) Engine Technology

Green Car Congress

Based on test work already carried out, Ricardo estimates that a fuel economy improvement of up to 30% is possible with no loss of power or performance, using a downsized EBDI engine in place of currently available gasoline powertrain technology. liter EBDI engine—resulting in up to a 16.8% fuel economy improvement.

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DOE announces $1.7 billion in grants to convert facilities for EV production and support US auto workers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Auto plants around the country are in danger of downsizing or shutting down altogether, and helping these facilities to retool for EV production instead makes economic sense. GM will receive $500 million to help it convert its Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan to EV production. Stellantis will receive $334.8

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Since 2020 Toyota and mining giant BHP have been testing a LandCruiser 70-Series converted to electricity by Tembo e-LV locally. Roev (converted EV Hilux/Ranger) 2023 Roev electric Toyota HiLux Australian manufacturer Roev has big plans to go into manufacturing of its own ute.

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

bound fully electric luxury convertible will come from Italy. GMC confirmed a starting price just under $100,000 and an EPA range of 440 miles for its top 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 electric pickup. Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks for the issue but acted quickly, with a reengineered component already introduced.