Category: Automotive

Norway’s New Electric Plane Crashes During Demo Flight

Mayday Norway unveiled its first battery-powered plane during a demo flight before a high-profile crowd on Wednesday. Unfortunately, for reasons that are not yet fully known, Reuters reports that the Alpha Electro G2 plane crash-landed in a lake. Though no one was hurt, the crash represents an inauspicious start for the country’s plan to electrify… Continue reading Norway’s New Electric Plane Crashes During Demo Flight

Commission sets out strategy to curb CO2 emissions from trucks, buses and coaches

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Commission sets out strategy to curb CO2 emissions from trucks, buses and coaches

21/05/2014Trucks, buses and coaches would use less fuel and emit lower amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) under a strategy adopted by the European Commission today. Such heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) are responsible for around a quarter of CO2 emissions from road transport in the EU. Without action, HDV emissions in 2030-2050 are projected to remain close to current, unsustainable levels.
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said “Today we are taking the next steps to curb emissions from road transport. We first regulated cars and vans, and we can now see the results: emissions have been reduced, air pollution in cities is in decline, and more innovative, fuel-efficient vehicles are now available to consumers. That is why we turn now to trucks and buses. This strategy outlines new measures which over time will cut CO2 emissions of these vehicles, save opera..

LG Chem Supplies Batteries to Samsung Electronics for Galaxy Note 10

LG Chem’s batteries have been chosen for Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 10. It is unusual to see LG Chem’s batteries being used for Samsung Electronics’ strategic Smartphones.According to industries, it is understood that LG Chem is supplying its batteries for Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 10 that is expected to go on sale on the 23rd.… Continue reading LG Chem Supplies Batteries to Samsung Electronics for Galaxy Note 10

Car2go adds new ‘zone-based pricing structure’ in Seattle to get more vehicles into the urban core

A car2go vehicle in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo) Car2go is implementing a new pricing structure in Seattle next month to encourage drivers to leave cars in the busiest part of town. Customers will be charged new fees if they leave their vehicles in certain areas. The move comes after ReachNow shut down in Seattle last month,… Continue reading Car2go adds new ‘zone-based pricing structure’ in Seattle to get more vehicles into the urban core

Lidar company Velodyne is suing two Chinese suppliers over IP – Quartz

China’s vision of profiting from the driverless economy is being clouded by intellectual property debates, as two Chinese suppliers of a key self-driving technology are accused of stealing IP from a Silicon Valley company. Velodyne, the world’s largest producer of lidar—a radar-like sensor technology that uses lasers instead of radio waves—has brought patent infringement complaints… Continue reading Lidar company Velodyne is suing two Chinese suppliers over IP – Quartz

I’m a driver for both Uber and Lyft — here are 7 reasons Uber is the clear winner for me – Business Insider

My fiancée’s biggest concern with me driving, especially late at night, is safety. And I don’t blame her. I’m driving around the busy roads of South Florida letting strangers into my car. If I were in her shoes, I would be concerned too. While over 99% of my passengers are extremely nice and normal people,… Continue reading I’m a driver for both Uber and Lyft — here are 7 reasons Uber is the clear winner for me – Business Insider

Local governments are forcing the scooter industry to grow up fast

Gone are the days when tech companies can deploy their services in cities without any regard for rules and regulations. Before the rise of electric scooters, cities had already become hip to tech’s status quo (thanks to the likes of Uber and Lyft) and were ready to regulate. We explored some of this in “The… Continue reading Local governments are forcing the scooter industry to grow up fast