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Argo AI self-driving test car hit in Pittsburgh as truck runs red light

One of the test cars Argo AI operates in its Pittsburgh fleet was involved in an accident on Wednesday, with two people sent to hospital (n stable condition) with injuries as a result of the accident. The incident appears to have been caused by a light box truck driving through a red light, rather than… Continue reading Argo AI self-driving test car hit in Pittsburgh as truck runs red light

Kia Spain chooses Cetelem as its financier

Kia Motors Iberia reported today that it has reached an agreement with Cetelem Spain, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, so that it will be in charge of financing the sale of its vehicles in the next three years (starting in 2018). Kia Motors Iberia has a network of eighty-one dealers in Spain. On January 4,… Continue reading Kia Spain chooses Cetelem as its financier

ABB Charges Up Bulgaria With Network Of Fast Chargers

1 min ago by Mark Kane BMW i3 charging at the ABB Terra CJG fast charger in Bulgaria eMobility International (a company that creates, maintains and operates charging infrastructure) is expanding its nationwide fast charging network in Bulgaria using 50 kW multi-standard fast chargers supplied by ABB. ABB delivers Bulgaria’s nationwide fast charging network According… Continue reading ABB Charges Up Bulgaria With Network Of Fast Chargers

New Jeep margin system: Dealers want to renegotiate

The Jeep partners have a new margin and bonus system in their house. Their association emphasizes: first ensure continuity in daily business, then tackle the dealer contract. Of the Alfa Romeo & jeep dealers Association sees further need for discussion in the planned changes to Jeep’s margin and bonus system. The members of the association… Continue reading New Jeep margin system: Dealers want to renegotiate

South Korea to officially adopt CCS fast charging standard

The war is winding down. After years of conflict between the CHAdeMO and CCS DC fast charging standards, it’s beginning to look as if CCS is destined to be the ultimate victor, at least outside of Japan. Business Korea (via Green Car Reports) reports that the South Korean Agency for Technology and Standards plans to… Continue reading South Korea to officially adopt CCS fast charging standard

Ford Sued by Truck Owners Claiming Diesel Engines Were Rigged

Ford Motor Co. rigged at least 500,000 heavy-duty trucks to beat emissions tests, drivers claimed in a lawsuit, adding to the tally of carmakers linked to diesel-cheating allegations worldwide that started in 2015 with Volkswagen AG. Ford’s F-250 and F-350 Super Duty diesel pickups, a slice of the top-selling F-Series, are spewing emissions as much… Continue reading Ford Sued by Truck Owners Claiming Diesel Engines Were Rigged

AAA will test Torc’s self-driving cars to build out safety criteria

The American Automobile Association is doing work to help ensure it remains relevant in a future age of autonomous driving, and its latest partner in that effort is Torc Robotics, a self-driving technology company with loads of experience in automating heavy machinery and commercial equipment that’s now applying its expertise to the consumer market. At… Continue reading AAA will test Torc’s self-driving cars to build out safety criteria

Elon Musk said Tesla will fix an annoying problem that can lead to water dumping into its cars (TSLA)

Tesla has struggled to keep up with its Model 3 production goals.Tesla Tesla recently reintroduced automatic windshield wipers to its vehicles. A Model 3 owner wrote on Reddit that the wipers activate as soon as a door opens, which can push water into the car. On Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the problem would… Continue reading Elon Musk said Tesla will fix an annoying problem that can lead to water dumping into its cars (TSLA)

Honda unveils a new swappable battery pack ecosystem powering an ATV, UTV, mobile power pack, and more

At CES in Las Vegas this week, Honda has unveiled a new swappable battery pack ecosystem that powers a series of different electric vehicles and products from ATVs to mobile power solutions. Home Solar Power Honda describes the concept: “The Mobile Power Pack World showcases Honda’s holistic view of how a renewable energy source can be… Continue reading Honda unveils a new swappable battery pack ecosystem powering an ATV, UTV, mobile power pack, and more