While electrifiying the U.S.’s ride-hailing fleet could have a tremendous impact on reducing emissions, operating an electric vehicle on today’s streets is challenging for drivers. A new program at Uber wants to make it easier for its drivers to go electric—and get more EVs on the road. “What we’ve learned from drivers is that they… Continue reading Uber’s plan to get more electric cars on the road
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Lyft’s app code reveals unlaunched bike or scooter feature
Lyft hasn’t acquired a bike-sharing startup or gotten a scooter permit yet, but it’s already preparing its app for them with a feature codenamed “last mile”. Code and screenshots dug out of Lyft’s Android app reveal a way to search a map for last mile vehicles, and scan a QR code or enter a pin… Continue reading Lyft’s app code reveals unlaunched bike or scooter feature
That drives Opel
*/ ]]> Rüsselsheim TechDay (11-14 June 2018): Around 240 journalists, financial analysts, suppliers, dealers, politicians and employees will learn the key role of the Rüsselsheim Research and Development Center in the global engineering network of Groupe PSA. Although the electrification of the Opel model range is a mainstay of the PACE! Plan, that does not… Continue reading That drives Opel
This benefits the entire Groupe PSA
*/ ]]> Rüsselsheim TechDay (11-14 June 2018): Around 240 journalists, financial analysts, suppliers, dealers, politicians and employees will learn the key role of the Rüsselsheim Research and Development Center in the global engineering network of Groupe PSA. Rüsselsheim TechDay: Relaxed semi-darkness, comfortable armchairs, a gigantic screen. The Virtual Reality Room of the Design Center is… Continue reading This benefits the entire Groupe PSA
Joint press release from the Supervisory Board and from the Managing Board. Appointment of Philippe de Rovira, Chief Financial officer, Groupe PSA.
Jean-Baptiste de Chatillon, Member of the Managing Board and CFO of Groupe PSA, has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. He will be replaced by Philippe de Rovira, currently CFO of Opel Vauxhall. Both decisions will be effective as of August 1st. “The Supervisory Board thanks Jean-Baptiste de Chatillon for his strong contribution… Continue reading Joint press release from the Supervisory Board and from the Managing Board. Appointment of Philippe de Rovira, Chief Financial officer, Groupe PSA.
CHASING THE NEW GHOSTS OF MOBILITY, DETROIT FACES AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE.
By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. We’re living in the midst of strange days here. The once-vaunted Motor City, which has been up and down again and again, is now on one of its upward trajectories. And this time it looks like it’s going to stick around for a while. All is sweetness and light of late,… Continue reading CHASING THE NEW GHOSTS OF MOBILITY, DETROIT FACES AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE.
Groupe PSA: Joint press release from the Supervisory Board and from the Managing Board
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Jean-Baptiste de Chatillon, Member of the Managing Board and CFO of Groupe PSA (Paris:UG), has decided to leave the company for personal reasons. He will be replaced by Philippe de Rovira, currently CFO of Opel Vauxhall. Both decisions will be effective as of August 1st. “The Supervisory Board thanks Jean-Baptiste de Chatillon… Continue reading Groupe PSA: Joint press release from the Supervisory Board and from the Managing Board
GM's Lansing Cadillac plant gets $175 million to build new sedans
The first 2013 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sport sedans intended for public sale are built at the Lansing Grand River assembly plant in July 2012. (Photo: John F. Martin for Cadillac) General Motors is investing $175 million in its Lansing Grand River plant, where it builds Cadillac sedans. The money will pay for new tooling and equipment to… Continue reading GM's Lansing Cadillac plant gets $175 million to build new sedans
Cadillac invests in Lansing plant for model overhaul
Buy Photo File: A Cadillac ATS on the line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly. (Photo: Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)Buy Photo General Motors Co. is investing $175 million in its Lansing Grand River plant in preparation for an upcoming overhaul of the Cadillac sedan lineup. The automaker says it has already begun installing… Continue reading Cadillac invests in Lansing plant for model overhaul
Google Maps for Android no longer books Uber rides
Tang Chhin Sothy/AFP/Getty Images Google added the ability to book Uber trips directly through Maps at the start of 2017, but it appears that this convenience was short-lived. The search firm has quietly pulled direct Uber booking from Google Maps for Android after yanking it from the iOS app last summer. It’s not certain exactly… Continue reading Google Maps for Android no longer books Uber rides