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Kia recalls over 193K vehicles; fuel leaks can cause fires

Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer Published 12:18 p.m. ET Feb. 27, 2020 | Updated 12:28 p.m. ET Feb. 27, 2020 Detroit – Kia is recalling more than 193,000 cars and minvans in yet another move to fix nagging problems that could cause engine fires. The largest of two U.S. recalls released by the government Thursday… Continue reading Kia recalls over 193K vehicles; fuel leaks can cause fires

SAE publishes recommended practices for automated EV charging systems

As the EV market expands, there’s a pressing need for more standardization of DC power distribution, especially for buses and heavy-duty vehicles. SAE International’s new standard SAE J-3105: Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices Recommended Practice promotes the safe testing and performance of mechanized conductive power transfer systems, primarily for vehicles… Continue reading SAE publishes recommended practices for automated EV charging systems

Bus ticketing firm redBus forays into car, bike pooling segment in Delhi

rPool, a shared mobility service, will cater only to office goers in Delhi to avail and offer rides in their personal cars and bikes, while commuting between home and their workplace. The service can be accessed suing the redBus mobile app. Last year, the company had launched such services in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune. “It… Continue reading Bus ticketing firm redBus forays into car, bike pooling segment in Delhi

China’s CATL revs up EV battery production following Tesla deal

GUANGZHOU — China’s biggest electric vehicle battery maker, CATL, will invest up to 26 billion yuan ($3.7 billion) to quadruple its production capacity for lithium-ion batteries used in cars and storage systems. Annual production capacity at a plant in Ningde, Fujian Province, where the company is headquartered, will be increased by 16 gigawatt-hours, the battery… Continue reading China’s CATL revs up EV battery production following Tesla deal

Asian stocks little changed as coronavirus spreads

HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) — Asian shares outside of Japan ended little changed on Thursday as rising cases of the novel coronavirus infections outside China hurt investor appetite. The Nikkei Asia300 index of companies outside Japan closed almost unchanged at 1,308.22 after falling 1% earlier in the day. A late session recovery in Chinese financial… Continue reading Asian stocks little changed as coronavirus spreads

Sixt Debuts Mission Impossible Installation at Manchester Airport

The rebuilt aluminum Mercedes incorporates 3D printed wheels and other original elements, such as the car brand’s iconic three-pronged star badge. Photo courtesy of Sixt. Sixt has created an airborne, Mission Impossible style installation, which incorporates a life-size model car, at Manchester Airport. The permanent advertising display has been hung from the rotunda in Terminal One’s departure lounge.… Continue reading Sixt Debuts Mission Impossible Installation at Manchester Airport

French carmaker PSA unveils mini electric Citroen car

FILE PHOTO: The new Citroen Ami One Concept is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse NANTERRE, France (Reuters) – Citroen, one of French carmaker PSA’s brands, unveiled a mini electric car on Thursday aimed at young city dwellers. The two-seater car, branded “AMI”, will go… Continue reading French carmaker PSA unveils mini electric Citroen car

UPDATE 1-SoftBank-backed DoorDash confidentially files for IPO

FILE PHOTO: Cincinnati DoorDash worker Renee Shell delivers an order from Walmart in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S., July 1, 2018. Photo taken July 1, 2018. REUTERS/Lisa Baertlein (Reuters) – SoftBank-backed (9984.T) food delivery startup DoorDash said on Thursday it had confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. DoorDash competes… Continue reading UPDATE 1-SoftBank-backed DoorDash confidentially files for IPO