CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Carlease, the premier car leasing experience site delivering concierge-level consumer service, announced an initial funding round of $3.5M led by Lightbank, together with a syndicate of powerhouse automotive industry veterans. Led by Andy O’Dower, former Chief Product Officer at Curiosity.com and Director of Product at Cars.com, Carlease.com is built… Continue reading Carlease To Redefine How Consumers Lease Vehicles And Capitalize On Rising Lease Trends With Initial Round Of Funding
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Renault MASTER Z.E.: a large electric van, an ideal workhorse to reach city centers with zero emissions
Wednesday 21 February 2018 by Isabelle BEHAR – Cars Isabelle BEHAR Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest #LCVexpert, #MasterZE Renault Pro+ is broadening its range of electric LCVs with the introduction of the Master Z.E. large electric van – the ideal workhorse for emissions-free access to city centers. Master… Continue reading Renault MASTER Z.E.: a large electric van, an ideal workhorse to reach city centers with zero emissions
The Volkswagen group estimates that in 2025 there will be one million vehicles powered by CNG in Germany
Posted 2/21/2018 2:42:44 PM January recorded record sales in one month of this type of vehicle in the German country, 370.7% more WOLFSBURG (GERMANY), 21 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Volkswagen car group intends to multiply by ten the number of vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Germany, until reaching 2025 around one… Continue reading The Volkswagen group estimates that in 2025 there will be one million vehicles powered by CNG in Germany
Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets
By Nick Carey DETROIT, – When Avis Budget Group Inc reports its results on Wednesday, executives under pressure from restive shareholders will likely point to the potential for profits from managing fleets of vehicles for ride services and robo-taxi companies. Avis, however, won’t be alone in chasing revenue from the same ride service companies that… Continue reading Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets
Bosch starts new division, acquires U.S. carpooling start-up
Feb 21 (Reuters) – Germany’s Robert Bosch on Wednesday created a new division to expand its reach in the markets for ride services and connected vehicles and acquired a small U.S. ride services company as part of the strategic shift. The carpooling start-up Splitting Fares Inc, whose app connects people who share the same route… Continue reading Bosch starts new division, acquires U.S. carpooling start-up
Is 4,000 MPG Possible? Students Put Fuel-Efficiency Records To The Test At Make the Future California
HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Shell, in conjunction with Sonoma Raceway and Speedway Motorsports Inc., will welcome student teams from up to 100 high schools and universities across North and South America to Make the Future California featuring Shell Eco-marathon Americas from April 19-22, 2018. Make the Future California provides a platform for innovation, collaboration… Continue reading Is 4,000 MPG Possible? Students Put Fuel-Efficiency Records To The Test At Make the Future California
Uber might be backing out of SEA but is making sure to stay in London & more
Uber might be backing out of SEA but is making sure to stay in London & more Welcome to our weekly urban mobility news digest — this week we are trying something new: we’ll present you last week’s most important news in a short single-story read. Let us know what you think, whether you like it or would… Continue reading Uber might be backing out of SEA but is making sure to stay in London & more
Brussels gives ‘green light’ to the alliance of Repsol and Kia in the car sharing business
Published 02/20/2018 12:51:56CET BRUSSELS, 20 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The European Commission gave the green light to the alliance between Repsol and Kia on Tuesday to create a joint venture to operate in the car sharing business, concluding that the operation will not have a negative impact on the European economic space. The resulting company… Continue reading Brussels gives ‘green light’ to the alliance of Repsol and Kia in the car sharing business
Uber parks its service in Morocco
Uber is pulling the brakes on its service in Morocco, which will cease on February 23, as it waits (and hopes) for local regulators to accommodate app-based ride-hailing. The company announced the move on its country blog yesterday, writing that it has “not had any clarity” on how its service can be integrated into the… Continue reading Uber parks its service in Morocco
MBE2—a global revolution in ethanol production by MAHLE
The latest in fuels The use of biofuels in internal combustion engines is an important alternative to significantly reduce CO2 emissions—one of the gases responsible for the greenhouse effect. Ethanol is thus used in countries all over the world as a strategic fuel. In Brazil and the U.S., for example, a large fleet of vehicles… Continue reading MBE2—a global revolution in ethanol production by MAHLE