Walmart ends grocery delivery deal with Uber and Lyft

In 2016, Walmart announced that it would begin testing grocery delivery in conjunction with Uber and Lyft. Today, however, Reuters reports that those partnerships have come to an end, which was confirmed by Walmart and Uber. TechCrunch first reported in 2015 about Uber’s plans to launch a merchant delivery system, wherein goods from retailers would… Continue reading Walmart ends grocery delivery deal with Uber and Lyft

Uber will halt Walmart grocery deliveries next month

Shutterstock In 2016, Walmart announced that it would be teaming up with Uber and Lyft for grocery deliveries. Though the trial with Lyft never broke out of its initial Denver test market, Walmart’s partnership with Uber expanded from Phoenix to Tampa, Dallas and Orlando. But that’s now coming to a close, Reuters reports, as Uber… Continue reading Uber will halt Walmart grocery deliveries next month

According to an oblique analyst call: Elon Musk buys Tesla shares for nearly ten million dollars

All articles and backgrounds 08/05/2018 According to oblique analysts Call Elon Musk buys Tesla shares for nearly ten million dollars DPA Tesla New Model 3: The company has never posted a profit for the year and has now burned billions of dollars in capital. With a very strange Tesla CEO Elon Musk made headlines last… Continue reading According to an oblique analyst call: Elon Musk buys Tesla shares for nearly ten million dollars

Next-gen Volvo cars to get Google Assistant, Play Store and Maps

NEW DELHI: Volvo Cars has announced its collaboration with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation ‘Sensus’ infotainment system, based on Google’s Android operating system. Volvo Cars’ intended partnership with Google will further enhance the way Volvo customers engage and interact with their… Continue reading Next-gen Volvo cars to get Google Assistant, Play Store and Maps

Ford advancing talks for train depot amid speculation

Buy Photo Michigan Central Depot would anchor Ford’s next-generation mobility, electrification and autonomous vehicle development. (Photo: Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)Buy Photo Ford Motor Co.’s directors are expected this week to be told negotiations are continuing for the automaker to acquire the Michigan Central Depot, says a source close to the situation. No deal… Continue reading Ford advancing talks for train depot amid speculation

China’s SF Express invests $100m in US freight forwarder Flexport

April 30, 2018 Chinese express delivery firm SF Express has invested $100 million in US-headquartered Flexport, a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform named last year by Forbes as one of the 25 next billion-dollar startups. SF Express, China’s leading courier company, now joins existing investors, including First Round Capital, Bloomberg Beta, Founders Fund,… Continue reading China’s SF Express invests $100m in US freight forwarder Flexport

Nissan to gradually withdraw from diesel vehicle market in Europe

PARIS (Reuters) – Japanese carmaker Nissan will gradually stop selling diesel cars in Europe, in a further sign of weakening demand for those cars as customers worry about tax rises and looming bans and restrictions related to diesel in many countries. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Nissan is seen during the 88th International Motor Show… Continue reading Nissan to gradually withdraw from diesel vehicle market in Europe

China’s BYD, US Hybrid to develop first-ever hydrogen electric bus

China’s leading electric vehicle maker BYD announced Wednesday to team with US Hybrid Corporation to develop a hydrogen fuel cells battery-electric bus.[Photo/IC] LOS ANGELES – China’s leading electric vehicle maker BYD announced Wednesday to team with US Hybrid Corporation to develop a hydrogen fuel cells battery-electric bus. According to a press release of BYD (Build… Continue reading China’s BYD, US Hybrid to develop first-ever hydrogen electric bus

​Nissan to gradually withdraw from diesel vehicle market in Europe

PARIS: Japanese carmaker Nissan will gradually stop selling diesel cars in Europe, in a further sign of weakening demand for those cars as customers worry about tax rises and looming bans and restrictions related to diesel in many countries. A Nissan spokeswoman said there would be a gradual withdrawal of diesel cars in Europe. A… Continue reading ​Nissan to gradually withdraw from diesel vehicle market in Europe

CNG fueling provider Trillium expands into EV charging

Trillium CNG, a provider of CNG fueling solutions, is expanding into EV charging, and dropping the “CNG” from its name (but not yet from its service offerings). Trillium has formed a partnership with EV Connect to install EV charging infrastructure at three Love’s Travel Stops stores in California. The charging sites will feature DC fast… Continue reading CNG fueling provider Trillium expands into EV charging