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Poland and Germany cooperate on battery cell production: these companies compete for Europe’s first “Gigafactory”

All articles and backgrounds 09/06/2018 Poland and Germany cooperate on battery cell production These companies compete for Europe’s first “Gigafactory” Bloomberg via Getty Images Production of electric car battery packs at BMW The automotive industry is under power: Volkswagen Show stock market chart By 2025, it wants 50 electric car models and 30 plug-in hybrid… Continue reading Poland and Germany cooperate on battery cell production: these companies compete for Europe’s first “Gigafactory”

FCA US invests $30 million for new autonomous driving and testing facility

FCA US (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) recently announced that it has invested more than $30 million (Rs 214 crore) at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan for the development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies. The new facility, which begins testing programmes in September, features a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature… Continue reading FCA US invests $30 million for new autonomous driving and testing facility

UPDATE 1-Walmart Canada to buy 30 more Tesla semi-trucks

(Adds details on previous orders) Sept 6 (Reuters) – Walmart Inc’s Canadian unit said on Thursday it would buy 30 more of Tesla Inc’s all-electric 18-wheeler semi-trucks as part of a plan to have 100 percent of its fleet use alternative power by 2028. Walmart in November ordered five Tesla semis for its fleet in… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Walmart Canada to buy 30 more Tesla semi-trucks

Drive Motor Retail buys Sherwoods Vauxhall business

Drive Group has bought Sherwoods Vauxhall business for an undisclosed sum. Sherwoods was established as a family business in the 1920s. It has Vauxhall dealerships in  Darlington, Stockton and Northallerton, employing 151 people. It is rated 169 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £52.9m. Drive Group has a network… Continue reading Drive Motor Retail buys Sherwoods Vauxhall business

Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium

Avis Budget Group has been leveraging IoT technology to offer its customers the most flexible and convenient on-demand mobility options. Photo via iStockPhoto/Karneg. Avis Budget Group today announced it has become a member of The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC). The company has joined the consortium given the critical role that IoT technologies are playing in Avis Budget… Continue reading Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium

Toyota-Suzuki revs up plan to roll out hybrid, electric vehicles in India

New Delhi: The Toyota-Suz uki alliance is readying a host of electric and hybrid vehicles for the Indian market as the government places a strong emphasis on cleaner and greener mobility solutions to address the rising pollution challenge and fuel import bill. As part of the plan, four electrified models are likely to be ready… Continue reading Toyota-Suzuki revs up plan to roll out hybrid, electric vehicles in India

Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Japan’s Nagoya

TOKYO, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies on Thursday said it would launch a taxi-hailing app for taxis operating in Nagoya, as the U.S. firm tries to expand its foothold in a country where it has been blocked from offering its own ridesharing service. The U.S. firm said it was working with Fuji Taxi Group,… Continue reading Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Japan’s Nagoya

Taxify is entering the e-scooter game

Estonian ride-hailing company Taxify will compete with Bird and Lime in Europe with its new brand of e-scooters, called Bolt, launching in Paris on Thursday. The company has rolled the scooter sharing service into its mobile app, which has attracted 10 million users in 25 countries since it launched in August 2013. A spokesperson for… Continue reading Taxify is entering the e-scooter game