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All-New 2020 Kia Soul EV Combines Soul-Ful Vibe With All-Electric Buzz

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Super Cool and Electric TooNext-generation uber-popular urban runabout again available with battery-only powerPowered by a state-of-the-art liquid-cooled lithium ion polymer 64 kWh batteryCombined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment2201-horsepower electric motor with 291 lb.-ft. of torqueToday Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2020 Soul, a completely new version of Kia’s beloved, award-winning and unconventional compact utility vehicle. In conjunction with that world-debut, the all-electric, battery-powered Soul EV was also unveiled. Just as quirky, fun-loving and crowd-pleasing, the Soul EV provides the opportunity for lovers of the Soul to drive without ever stopping for gas. A Much Better Battery The new Soul EV has a new state-of-the-art liquid-cooled lithium ion polymer 64 kWh battery which is expected to mean much less need for daily charging, and with Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge3 as standar..

Toyota, DENSO and SoftBank Vision Fund to Invest $1 Billion in Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group

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UPDATE 1-Uber’s self-driving unit valued at $7.25 bln in new investment

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Uber’s autonomous vehicle unit has raised $1 billion from a consortium of investors including SoftBank Group Corp, giving the company a much-needed funding boost for its pricey self-driving ambitions on the eve of its public stock offering. FILE PHOTO: Uber’s logo is displayed on a mobile phone in London, Britain, September… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Uber’s self-driving unit valued at $7.25 bln in new investment

Anatomy of a Debacle: Uber and Shimano Threw Lyft-Owned Citi Bike Under the Bus – Streetsblog California

Does Macy’s tell Gimbels? In the days since Citi Bike officials hastily pulled all their e-bikes from New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., the Lyft-owned company has been under fire for not fixing the brake problem that has caused an unspecified number of crashes. But a clearer picture of Brake-gate is emerging — and… Continue reading Anatomy of a Debacle: Uber and Shimano Threw Lyft-Owned Citi Bike Under the Bus – Streetsblog California

Uber, Lyft implement new safety measures

Uber and Lyft instituted new safety features and policies this week. The move follows the death of Samantha Josephson, a student at the University of South Carolina, who was kidnapped and murdered in late March. She was found dead after getting into a vehicle that she believed to be her Uber ride. The murder, which… Continue reading Uber, Lyft implement new safety measures

Elon Musk says Tesla cars will be ‘fully driverless’ by 2020 – and boasts they’ll drive better than YOU – The Sun

TESLA cars could be free to operate completely autonomously as soon as this year – and certainly by “next year at the latest”. That’s the bold claim from car chief Elon Musk, who reckons his driverless motors will be even better than you on the road. Kyle Grillot Eternal braggard Elon Musk reckons his driverless… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla cars will be ‘fully driverless’ by 2020 – and boasts they’ll drive better than YOU – The Sun

Waymo launches robotaxi app on Google Play

Waymo is making its ride-hailing app more widely available by putting it on the Google Play store as the self-driving car company prepares to open its service to more Phoenix residents. The company, which spun out to become a business under Alphabet, launched a limited commercial robotaxi service called Waymo One in the Phoenix area… Continue reading Waymo launches robotaxi app on Google Play

Lyft adds Citi Bikes to its app for NYC riders

Lyft is going to integrate Citi Bike into its app for some riders in New York City. Lyft acquired bike-share startup Motivate back in July and proceeded to become a one-stop transportation app in three cities in December. Now, it’s ready to do the same in New York. Beginning early next month, Lyft customers in… Continue reading Lyft adds Citi Bikes to its app for NYC riders

Uber’s JUMP Bikes founder and Scoot’s SVP of Product are talking bikes and scooters at TC Sessions: Mobility

Micromobility — electric personal vehicles — has gone from being non-existent to ubiquitous across cities all over the world. Currently, we’re seeing micromobility take on the form of electric scooters and pedal-assist bikes. JUMP and Scoot operate in both of those categories. JUMP got its start as a pedal-assist bike-share startup, but has since evolved… Continue reading Uber’s JUMP Bikes founder and Scoot’s SVP of Product are talking bikes and scooters at TC Sessions: Mobility