Shell and Toyota move forward with hydrogen facility at Port of Long Beach

SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Equilon Enterprises LLC, doing business as Shell Oil Products US (“Shell”), and Toyota have been provisionally awarded $8 million by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop the first hydrogen-truck refueling station at the Port of Long Beach.  The funding, which is contingent upon the approval of the project… Continue reading Shell and Toyota move forward with hydrogen facility at Port of Long Beach

Porsche Flex Drive: una esclusiva formula di noleggio per i clienti Porsche in Italia

PADOVA, Italia, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dopo 3 mesi di sperimentazione Porsche Italia lancia ufficialmente Porsche Flex Drive, il servizio è disponibile in oltre il 50 % dei Centri Porsche italiani Porsche Italia estende l’offerta dell’innovativo servizio destinato a clienti che cercano la massima flessibilità e comodità nell’utilizzo della propria Porsche. Porsche Flex Drive_911… Continue reading Porsche Flex Drive: una esclusiva formula di noleggio per i clienti Porsche in Italia

Via and Mobike offer industry-first rideshare + bikeshare bundle

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Via and Mobike have teamed up to launch the first-ever multi-modal transportation bundle that includes both rideshare and­ bikeshare in a single subscription. A 4-week ViaPass will now include free Via rides plus unlimited access to Mobike’s network of dockless bikes for a low upfront fee. In honor of Earth… Continue reading Via and Mobike offer industry-first rideshare + bikeshare bundle

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Moves Forward with First Commercial Hyperloop System in the UAE

PLAYA VISTA, Calif., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — (VIDEO/IMAGES) HyperloopTT and Aldar Properties sign an historic agreement for the world’s first commercial Hyperloop system of 10km in critical development area between Abu Dhabi and Dubai — Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) revealed today the signing of an agreement with Aldar Properties PJSC, the leading real estate… Continue reading Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Moves Forward with First Commercial Hyperloop System in the UAE

Spartan Motors’ Utilimaster To Showcase Ford Transit Utility Van Upfit Solution At 2018 NAFA Institute And Expo

CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services (“Spartan”), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) which goes to market under the Utilimaster® and Spartan Upfit Services brands, will display its utility upfit Ford® Transit concept vehicle at the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Institute & Expo in Anaheim,… Continue reading Spartan Motors’ Utilimaster To Showcase Ford Transit Utility Van Upfit Solution At 2018 NAFA Institute And Expo

Local Motors Inc. announces partnership with Robotic Research, LLC

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Local Motors partners with industry leading robotics technology group Robotic Research on Olli, the world’s first co-created, electric, autonomous shuttle. The partnership with Robotic Research is the latest integration of a new technology partner and showcase of Local Motors’ open development platform.  Jay Rogers, CEO and co-founder of LM… Continue reading Local Motors Inc. announces partnership with Robotic Research, LLC

Spartan Motors To Reveal New Technology Enhancements To Its Spartan Advanced Protection System® At FDIC International

CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Emergency Response (“Spartan” or “Spartan ER”), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), will launch an enhanced Advanced Protection System (APS) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International, April 23 – 28, at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Additions to… Continue reading Spartan Motors To Reveal New Technology Enhancements To Its Spartan Advanced Protection System® At FDIC International

Toyota and Lexus to Launch Technology to Connect Vehicles and Infrastructure in the U.S. in 2021

PLANO, Texas, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine a world where vehicles could ‘talk’ to each other and to the surrounding environment to help keep their drivers and their passengers safe.  Toyota and Lexus want to advance that conversation, which is why the companies plan to start deployment of Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) systems on vehicles… Continue reading Toyota and Lexus to Launch Technology to Connect Vehicles and Infrastructure in the U.S. in 2021

Group 1 Automotive Expands Presence in Brazil

HOUSTON, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), (“Group 1” or the “Company”), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of a new Toyota market area in western São Paulo, Brazil as well as a major expansion to an existing Honda dealership located in the São Paulo suburb of São Bernardo do… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Expands Presence in Brazil

Ally and Fair Announce Strategic Alliance

DETROIT, April 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ally Financial Inc. and Fair today announced a strategic relationship in which Fair will use Ally’s SmartAuction as a remarketing solution for its returned cars, and offer consumers flexible car financing powered by Ally’s Clearlane program. Under the agreement, vehicles returned to Fair as a result of a customer exiting… Continue reading Ally and Fair Announce Strategic Alliance