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StoreDot And BP Promise 5-Minute Charge For EV Scooter

Some batteries technically can be recharged in 5-minutes. StoreDot and BP performed a demonstration of such charging of a scooter. StoreDot and BP boasted this week that they successfully demonstrated the world’s first full recharge of an electric scooter in five minutes. Charging at such a pace requires both – the battery that can withstand… Continue reading StoreDot And BP Promise 5-Minute Charge For EV Scooter

The unthinkables: manufacturers’ most oddball models

The press were rendered mute when the covers were pulled from this. Why was this slab-sided, flat-backed, narrow-tracked Alfa so ugly? Was it actually finished, with its black hole of a grille and frameless headlights? It was. The SZ’s shape troubled less with time, and it was way, way better to drive than it looked.… Continue reading The unthinkables: manufacturers’ most oddball models

China regulates dealings with AI

Guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence have been developed in China: Beijing AI Principles. Ironically, right now China Rules for dealing with Artificial intelligence developed, because the country uses the technology for the systematic monitoring of their own population. The so-called “Beijing AI Principles” are ethical guidelines for the use of technology. The specifications… Continue reading China regulates dealings with AI

Laak Mobility Group Expands Operations to Central America, Caribbean, Introduces Self-Service Rentals

LMG recently launched a pilot for Europcar Mexico customers that allows them to pick up a car using a tablet in car rental offices. Photo courtesy of Europcar. Laak Mobility Group (LMG), a holding company that includes Europcar Mexico, announces plans to open in Panama in July and Costa Rica by the end of the year. Today… Continue reading Laak Mobility Group Expands Operations to Central America, Caribbean, Introduces Self-Service Rentals

PSA to assemble batteries for hybrid, electric cars in Slovakia

The carmaker currently buys batteries from South Korean company LG and China’s CATL. TREMERY, France: French carmaker PSA , owner of the Peugeot, Citroen and DS brands, will start assembling batteries for its hybrid and electric cars at its plant in Trnava, Slovakia, and later at its plant in Vigo, Spain. The company also expects… Continue reading PSA to assemble batteries for hybrid, electric cars in Slovakia

Nissan considers giving Renault some seats on oversight committees: source

FILE PHOTO : The Nissan logo is seen at Nissan Motor Co.’s global headquarters building in Yokohama, Japan, December 17, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co is considering giving its alliance partner Renault SA some seats on planned oversight committees after the French automaker expressed discontent with the envisioned governance reform,… Continue reading Nissan considers giving Renault some seats on oversight committees: source

Diesel, electric: PSA adapts its Trémery plant to the new deal

The large warehouse of 3.500 m2 is half empty. In the middle, a small production line, U-shaped, which is busy about twenty operators. At the entrance, a DS3 Crossback e-tense, the 100% electric version of the new small SUV DS, expected to be marketed from September. Welcome to Trémery, the PSA Group’s engine plant, north… Continue reading Diesel, electric: PSA adapts its Trémery plant to the new deal

The electric scooter wars won’t end

On the heels of unveiling its pink-wheeled e-bikes for the San Francisco Bay Area, Lyft is doing the same for its electric scooters in Denver, Colo. Lyft says these scooters are designed to be more durable, and feature a more powerful battery and a hand brake. Upon first look, however, these scooters don’t appear particularly… Continue reading The electric scooter wars won’t end

Uber and AT&T testing 5G for flying cars

AT&T and Uber are teaming up to figure out how wireless networks will play a role in next-gen electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLS), as well as enterprise drones used for cargo transport. In particular, the companies are exploring how LTE and eventually 5G will be used in both applications. “We’re in the very… Continue reading Uber and AT&T testing 5G for flying cars