Hyundai Motor, Kia, & NVIDIA Expand Strategic Partnership for Next-Generation Autonomous Driving Technology

Strategic collaboration combines Hyundai Motor Group’s Software-Defined Vehicle expertise with NVIDIA’s AI to accelerate data-driven autonomous vehicle development Expanded partnership positions Hyundai Motor Group as an autonomous driving ecosystem leader with scalable deployment strategy for Level 2 and above systems Collaboration to deploy safe, scalable autonomous driving across Hyundai Motor … [continued]

Sierra Club Sues Trump Administration for Failing Americans’ Public Health from Gas Plant Pollution

Lawsuit challenges weak protections from smog and EPA’s refusal to factor public health in future decision making. Washington, D.C. — Today, the Sierra Club and its environmental group allies took the Trump administration to federal court, suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its woefully inadequate Clean Air Act standards for … [continued]

Chatgpt generated image illustrating industrial capacity built ahead of demand in hydrogen manufacturing

Hydrogen’s Recapitalization Cycle: Thirty Years of Survival Without Profit

For roughly three decades a group of publicly traded hydrogen and fuel cell companies has persisted through repeated cycles of enthusiasm and disappointment. Ballard Power was founded in 1979. FuelCell Energy traces its technology roots to the late 1960s. Plug Power was created in 1997 and went public in 1999. … [continued]

Photo by Kyle Field

Historic Support to Expedite New Power to Southwest Power Pool

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission unanimously approved the Southwest Power Pool’s innovative proposal to transform its siloed interconnection and transmission processes, which will accelerate the timeline for building new power generation while reducing costs to consumers. The proposal—called the Consolidated Planning Process or CPP—received broad support from diverse stakeholders … [continued]

Revolution Wind. Image courtesy of Ørsted.

Offshore Wind Hits Important Milestones in New England

Vineyard Wind Reaches Completion & Revolution Wind Delivers Power to Over 350,000 Homes This weekend marked a milestone for New England: Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm has completed construction and Revolution Wind offshore wind farm is sending power to the electric grid. In Connecticut and Rhode Island, Revolution Wind will … [continued]

Dodge Charger. Photo for Fast Times by Raymond Tribdino.

Stellantis to US Dealers: 25% Sales Growth NOW

Stellantis has not been doing well in the US since it was formed. Brands Chrysler, Fiat, and Dodge have been struggling for years in the States, and Ram and Jeep aren’t exactly blowing up. Overall, it’s been seven years of declining US sales for Stellantis. It has gone from 12.5% … [continued]

Volkswagen ID.UNYX 08. Image credit: XPENG

Volkswagen & XPENG Launch ID.UNYX 08 Production: The Fruition of Collaboration

A few days ago, the first Volkswagen ID.UNYX 08 rolled off the assembly line. The vehicle was developed with XPENG and assembled at the Volkswagen Anhui plant, a JV with JAC. Built on an 800V platform, it shares XPENG’s 5C charging capability and impressive ADAS system (aka, intelligent driving). Technology … [continued]