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Repositioning:  Hubject gives a new face to emobility

Berlin, 23 July 2018 – The global emobility specialist Hubject has redesigned its Hubject and intercharge brands as part of its internationalisation process. The new positioning shifts the focus to the company’s holistic approach and in-house expertise and is presented through new brand claims and a completely overhauled corporate design. Hubject works on the collaborative… Continue reading Repositioning:  Hubject gives a new face to emobility

Uber’s ‘Vomit Fraud’ Sounds Worse Than Surge Pricing

Photo: Getty As an Uber driver, you have to deal with low wages, an uncertain future, and the possibility of getting yelled at by the company’s billionaire founder. There’s also the more common issue of drunk people puking in your back seat. But a news report claims passengers in Miami are getting hit with fees… Continue reading Uber’s ‘Vomit Fraud’ Sounds Worse Than Surge Pricing

The adorable Microlino car just got approved for European streets

The ultimate city car just got city approved. The ultra-compact Microlino car from Micro, the Swiss mobility company behind the ultra popular Micro Kickboard scooters—just passed its last round of safety tests, and is now approved for driving on European streets. At just under 8 feet long, the tiny automobile is smaller than a Smart… Continue reading The adorable Microlino car just got approved for European streets

Uber’s Indian rival Ola is aiming for an IPO in 3-4 years

Ola, Uber’s chief rival in India, is planning to go public potentially as soon as in three years time, according to its CEO. Co-founder and chief executive officer Bhavish Aggarwal told the audience at an event in Bengaluru last week that seven-year-old Ola is poised to become a cash flow positive business — having recently hit operational… Continue reading Uber’s Indian rival Ola is aiming for an IPO in 3-4 years

Stagecoach gives trial to UK’s first full-sized driverless bus

Stagecoach Single-decker will run autonomously only in depots until laws allow passengers Even on the road with a driver, the bus could be safer for other road users, with the sensor system able to give more warning of cyclists or pedestrians. Photograph: Ant Clausen Photography/Stagecoach A full-sized driverless bus will be given a trial for… Continue reading Stagecoach gives trial to UK’s first full-sized driverless bus

FCA Announces New Appointments

Cheaper charging plans for electric cars

People who own electric cars could soon benefit from cheaper energy, as a result of so-called flexible charging. Regulator Ofgem has announced plans to encourage owners to recharge cars at times when electricity is cheaper. That could be in an off-peak period, or it could be at times when plenty of renewable energy is being… Continue reading Cheaper charging plans for electric cars

Magna-BAIC deal raises prospects for an ‘automotive Foxconn’ in China

July 23, 2018 In China, where the future of the car is looking more and more electric, newcomers to the auto industry are looking for partners to help them build their vehicles. Enter Canadian auto supplier Magna International which aims to spearhead a shift to contract vehicle manufacturing through its new partnership with state-owned Chinese… Continue reading Magna-BAIC deal raises prospects for an ‘automotive Foxconn’ in China

Battery Breakthrough?

Tata Motors renews talks to sell stake in engineering unit

July 23, 2018 Tata Motors Ltd., the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has restarted talks on the sale of a stake in its engineering unit just months after a deal with Warburg Pincus was called off, people with knowledge of the matter said. The carmaker has started preliminary discussions with a private equity firm that… Continue reading Tata Motors renews talks to sell stake in engineering unit