Detroit — U.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General Motors’ Cruise LLC can stop too quickly or unexpectedly quit moving, potentially stranding passengers. Three rear-end collisions that reportedly took place after Cruise autonomous vehicles braked hard kicked off the probe, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At the… Continue reading US opens probe of Cruise robotaxi braking, clogging traffic
Category: US Motoring Press
Meijer deploys first all-electric semitrucks with donation to Gleaners
Detroit — Meijer Inc. deployed its first two all-electric semitrucks on Thursday in a donation run of more than 40,000 pounds of food to Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit that will help hundreds of families this holiday season. The Freightliner eCascadia trucks from the Mercedes-Benz Group’s Daimler Truck AG will operate from the Lansing… Continue reading Meijer deploys first all-electric semitrucks with donation to Gleaners
Ford again hikes price on F-150 Lightning base models
Ford Motor Co. has again raised the price of the all-electric F-150 Lightning’s base models, the Dearborn automaker confirmed Thursday. The adjustment applies to the F-150 Lightning Pro and XLT 311A base models, according to the company, and does not affect retail orders awaiting delivery or commercial customers with scheduled orders. The Pro model is… Continue reading Ford again hikes price on F-150 Lightning base models
Tesla offers 6000 miles of free charging to drive year-end sales
Tesla is offering 6000 miles of free charging on its Supercharger network for those in the UK who take delivery of new cars between 15-31 December in what looks like a drive to boost registrations before 2022 ends. Customers who fall within the window were told by email that “As a thank you for taking… Continue reading Tesla offers 6000 miles of free charging to drive year-end sales
How Kia Business is making life simple for fleet managers
Being a fleet manager is no easy task. Keeping your company cars (and the people who use them) on the road as much as possible – whether they’re working hard for your business or enjoying the benefits a car offers – is paramount. But, let’s face it, running any size of fleet comes with plenty… Continue reading How Kia Business is making life simple for fleet managers
Tata Motors to supply and operate 921 electric buses in Bengaluru
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced that Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has signed a definitive agreement with its fully owned subsidiary, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions for operation of 921 electric buses in Bengaluru. As part of the agreement, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd. will supply, operate and maintain 921… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply and operate 921 electric buses in Bengaluru
Tata Motors to supply and operate 921 electric buses in Bengaluru
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced that Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has signed a definitive agreement with its fully owned subsidiary, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions for operation of 921 electric buses in Bengaluru. As part of the agreement, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd. will supply, operate and maintain 921… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply and operate 921 electric buses in Bengaluru
Piaggio launches electric Ape FX Max three-wheeler range, bags orders for 24,000 units
Piaggio launches electric Ape FX Max three-wheeler range, bags orders for 24,000 units Piaggio Vehicles has launched its new range of all-electric FX Max three-wheelers. They comprise the Ape E-City FX Max in the passenger segment and Ape E-Xtra FX Max in the cargo segment. This model series rolls out of the company’s Baramati plant… Continue reading Piaggio launches electric Ape FX Max three-wheeler range, bags orders for 24,000 units
Piaggio launches electric Ape FX Max three-wheeler range, bags orders for 24,000 units
Piaggio launches electric Ape FX Max three-wheeler range, bags orders for 24,000 units Piaggio Vehicles has launched its new range of all-electric FX Max three-wheelers. They comprise the Ape E-City FX Max in the passenger segment and Ape E-Xtra FX Max in the cargo segment. This model series rolls out of the company’s Baramati plant… Continue reading Piaggio launches electric Ape FX Max three-wheeler range, bags orders for 24,000 units
Hero-Yamaha JV opens plant for e-cycle drive units in Ludhiana
HYM Drive Systems, a joint venture between Hero Motors and Yamaha Motor Co, Japan, has set up a new plant to manufacture electric drive units for cycles at Hero E-Cycle Valley in Ludhiana. Hero E-Cycle Valley is an integrated, high-end plant that manufactures premium push bikes for the global market. HYM Drive Systems’s state-of-the-art facility… Continue reading Hero-Yamaha JV opens plant for e-cycle drive units in Ludhiana