ComEd, Regional Partners Win $500,000 Federal Award to Advance Planning for Electric Vehicles in Northern Illinois
Illinois project one of just seven awarded nationally by USDOE to advance adoption of all-electric technologies to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ComEd, in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Respiratory Health Association (RHA), Argonne and Oak Ridge national laboratories, announced it has been selected by the U.S. […]
Keysight and Ettifos Successfully Conduct 3GPP Release 16 Sidelink Radio Conformance Test
Conformance test paves way for 5G vehicle-to-everything advancements Keysight provides industry-first 5G New Radio vehicle-to-everything physical layer testing SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– As demand for connected cars surges and autonomous driving gains momentum, the expansion of 5G for automotive use comes with specific requirements for successful implementation. Sidelink communications, a crucial feature for cellular vehicle-to-everything […]
U.S. Auto Insurer Claim Payouts Soar Due to Increasing Inflation
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. personal and commercial auto insurer liability claim payouts combined were $96 billion to $105 billion higher between 2013 and 2022 because of social and economic inflation, according to a new “For personal auto liability insurance, increasing inflation drove loss and DCC (defense containment costs) higher by $61 billion,” the study, Impact of […]
American Polyfilm Appoints John Ehmann to Newly Created Position of VP and General Manager
BRANFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– “As a family-run business, American Polyfilm has had tremendous growth and success. Adding John fills our need to gain broader industry experience and perspectives, strengthen our senior management team and position us for continued growth and global market expansion,” stated Victor Cassella, President and Founder of American Polyfilm. “I welcome this opportunity […]
Tesla Makes Up Four of the Top Five Luxury Models in Electric Vehicle Market Share, According to New Experian Data
Findings in the report showed 85% of electric vehicle owners also have a gas-powered vehicle in their household garage SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As electric vehicle (EV) registrations rise across the country, Tesla continues to capture the majority of market share. According to Experian’s Automotive Consumer Trends Report: Q2 2023, four of the top five models in […]
Earthtones Abound: Expect continued moves towards sustainability, says BASF 2023 coatings report
Münster, Germany – While whites, blacks and greys remain a staple, BASF’s coatings division notes the continued emergence of earth-tone hues that speak to an ongoing sustainable push in the world of car colours. According to Thursday’s report, mid-tone pastels emerge with an overall focus on lighter shades and the exploration of new, expressive colours […]
Extending Service Sectors: Tesla brings its extended warranty program to Canada
Toronto, Ontario – In a recent announcement from the automaker, Tesla has officially launched its extended warranty program in Canada for owners of the Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y. The Extended Service Agreement (ESA)–which first launched in the United States in March of this year–offers an upgraded warranty service to drivers […]
Northvolt Moves South: Ottawa announces multi-billion dollar electric vehicle plant in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec – In a recent announcement made by CBC, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault were in Montreal Thursday to announce that a multi-billion dollar EV plant will be built east of the city. Executives with the Swedish company, Northvolt–battery manufacturer and the largest integrated battery maker in Europe–joined the political […]
Can You Believe This?! Sandpaper roads, bark lights and more
Toronto, Ontario — Ever heard of a bark light? It’s like a brake light, but way cuter. Check it out in this weekly Can You Believe This?
