General Motors subsidiary Opel/Vauxhall says new powertrains will cut its average CO2 output 27 percent by 2020, helping the automaker comply with tougher EU emissions regulations.
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Dealing with “Stranded Energy” in Crashed EVs
Every day there are more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. With them comes an increasing likelihood that roadside assistance providers will encounter situations involving crashed EVs.
U.S. NHTSA probe Dodge Viper for suspension problem
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that a rear suspension part can fail on the iconic Dodge Viper muscle car.
Why Are There So Many Car Recalls
Nissan said this week it would recall more than 120,000 Altimas over spare tire inflation. Why does such a small problem cause such a big recall? Stricter laws, steeper fines, and image control are prompting carmakers to act early and often.
Chinese and U.S. company team up to build electric sedan
GreenTech Automotive, an American manufacturer of all-electric vehicles, and JAC Motors, a leading Chinese automotive manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership that will include the development of a five-passenger, all-electric sedan to be assembled in the United States.
The sedan will combine JAC’s Rejoice vehicle platform with GTA’s advanced electric powertrain and battery management system. The sedan will feature a 19kwh battery with a range of over 100 miles on a single charge and a charge time of 6 to 8 hours.
