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Study: U.S Needs Fast Ramp-Up in EV Charging Network
The number of charging stations in the U.S. must grow at an annual rate of 20% to support the forecasted growth of plug-in hybrid and full electric vehicles through 2025, says a report by the International Council on Clean Transportation.
Chinese Startup to Unveil EV, Fuel Cell Models in Geneva
Aiways, a Shangrao City, China-based startup, plans to unveil its U5 SUV/crossover and fuel cell-powered RG Nathalie supercar at the Geneva auto show in March.
Women Cite Safety Concerns for Avoiding Public Transit
Women are about half as likely as men to use nearby public transportation, due in part to safety concerns, according to a new study conducted in Los Angeles.
Apple Drops 200 Members of Autonomous Vehicle Project
Apple Inc. confirms it has dismissed more than 200 members of Project Titan, its secretive autonomous-vehicle development program.
Study: Ride-Hailing Cuts Public Transit Usage
Bus and rail ridership has fallen more than 1% per year in U.S. cities where ride-hailing services are available, according to study by the University of Kentucky.
JLR Tests Directional Alerts for Autonomous Cars
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd is developing a system that projects the intended direction of travel onto the road ahead of a self-driving vehicle to alert other road users.
Boeing Tests Flying Taxi
This week Boeing Co. tested a prototype flying taxi this week at a Virginia airport.
BMW, JLR, Porsche Invest in Roadside Assistance Startup Urgent.ly
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Porsche have invested a combined $21 million in Urgently Inc., a startup whose “Urgent.ly” platform enables drivers to hail tow trucks or service technicians.
German Auto Industry Ponders Alliance for Autonomous Tech
Carmakers and several major suppliers are discussing plans to develop a single system for operating self-driving vehicles, sources tell Manager Magazin.
Report: BMW-Daimler Car-Share Service to Be Called “Jurbey”
BMW AG and Daimler AG will name their merged car-sharing services “Jurbey,” a source tells Reuters.