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Bosch Readies “Smart” Battery Tech
Robert Bosch GmbH says it has developed artificial intelligence software to help electric vehicle batteries last longer.
Bird Makes Paris Its Top E-Scooter Hub in Europe
Bird Rides, Inc., the Los Angeles-based electric-scooter sharing service, says it will make Paris its largest hub in Europe.
Panasonic to Provide Traffic Data Network in Utah
Panasonic Corp. is working with the Utah Dept. of Transportation to build a transportation data network to improve safety and traffic flow on the state’s highways.
Europe Dominates List of Bike-Friendly Cities
Europe accounts for 15 of the top 20 cities in the biennial Copenhagenize Index of bicycle-friendly cities.
LG Chem Mulls 2nd U.S. Battery Plant
South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. is considering building a second battery manufacturing plant in the U.S. to meet growing demand for electrified vehicles.
FCA Adding $788 Million EV Line in Italy
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is spending €700 million ($788 million) to equip its assembly plant in Mirafiori, Italy, to make the all-electric version of the Fiat 500 minicar.
No Diesel for Ford Transit Connect Van
Ford Motor Co. has decided not to offer a diesel variant in the U.S. for its Transit Connect midsize van, Car and Driver reports.
U.S. Surpasses 20,000 EV Charging Stations
There are more than 20,000 charging stations with nearly 69,000 connectors for plug-in hybrid and full-electric vehicles available in the U.S., according to the Dept. of Energy.
Happy Birthday, Bentley
Bentley celebrates its centenary with a concept car
Bentley Unveils Futuristic EV Concept
Bentley Motors Group says its all-electric EXP 100 GT concept portends a future in which EV batteries are vastly more powerful than today’s devices.