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Neste tests renewable gasoline in Sweden for possible commercialization internationally 5/21/2021 Until now, there have been no commercial drop-in solutions for replacing fossil gasoline to reduce high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from conventional petrol cars, without investing into new vehicles or modifying the old ones. Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) may be the first to have developed a renewable gasoline for such commercial use in the existing fleet. The final phase of testing is now beginning with the target to complete...

The Battery Show & EV Tech Europe Digital Days Announces Second Wave of Globally Renowned Speakers The Battery Show EV Tech Europe Digital Days, a three-day digital event, strategically scheduled for 18-20 May to connect and educate industry professionals during a time of immense disruption via technical sessions, panels, networking opportunities, and digital sourcing, today announced the second raft of speakers confirmed to address the advanced battery and hybrid electric vehicle (H/EV) tech community. Executives and senior-level experts from 3M, EnBW, McLaren Applied, Punch Powertrain, Rena...

 E-Mail SAN ANTONIO -- April 14, 2021 -- As electrified and hybrid vehicles become increasingly common on roads and highways around the world, Southwest Research Institute is launching a new industry consortium, Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles (AFEV), to expand the industry's understanding of the stressors placed on electric vehicle fluids, or "e-fluids." Original equipment manufacturers, lubricant manufacturers and suppliers are invited to join the consortium, which kicks off May 18, aimed at moving electric vehicle powertrain advancements forward. "Having the best lubricant for an...

Nikola Teases First Tre BEV Alpha In The U.S. ++ The first prototype of the all-electric Nikola Tre arrived in the U.S. for the commissioning phase. Nikola recently teased a few images of the first Alpha prototype of the upcoming all-electric Nikola Tre semi-truck that was shipped from Germany to the U.S. In total, the Alpha fleet will consist of 14 trucks. According to the brief info, the prototypes will be tested now ahead of the market launch in 2021. "Yes, the sightings were true. The first #NikolaTreBev Alpha of 14 has arrived safely on Americ...

Ford IMG President Mark Ovenden Retiring Feb. 1 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company on Tuesday announced a flurry of changes at the executive level. Chief among these is the retirement of Mark Ovenden, current president of the Ford International Markets Group. Ovenden and Gary Johnson, Ford’s chief manufacturing and labor affairs officer, both retire from the company effective Feb. 1. Ovenden took over as the head of IMG in April 2019, putting him in charge of 100 global markets including Africa, Mexico, and the Middle East. He’s been with Ford since 1985, filling key roles including President...