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EV Euro Infrastructure Initiative
As has been pointed out many times (for example, this), one of the biggest hurdles—if not the biggest—for the acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) is the lack of charging infrastructure, particularly as compared with the ubiquity of gas stations across the landscape, particularly in the U.S.
Toyota Fuel Cell Bus to Get Lightweight Roof
Japan’s Toho Tenax Co. has developed a lightweight roof for future Toyota Motor Corp. fuel cell-powered buses.
Mahindra to Detail Plan for Assembly Plant in Metro Detroit
India’s Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. intends to present details on Nov. 20 about the assembly plant it expects to open next year in the greater Detroit area.
Porsche Holding Invests in 3D Printing Companies
Stuttgart-based Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which owns a controlling-stake in Volkswagen Group, has acquired minority holdings in two 3D-printing companies.
Carmaker Group Launches European Fast-Charging Network
Ionity GmbH, a Munich-based consortium of carmakers (Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche and Volkswagen), has begun installing a network of fast-charging stations for electrified vehicles in Europe.
Mitsubishi Fuso Targets 5-Minute Recharge Time for Electric Truck
Daimler AG’s Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus unit aims to offer an all-electric truck by 2021 whose batteries can be fully charged in only five minutes.
EV Startup Closes Deal on AM General Plant
SF Motors Inc. has completed its acquisition of AM General LLC's former light-vehicle assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind.
Ryder Orders 125 Electric Trucks from LA Startup
U.S. truck rental and leasing company Ryder Systems Inc. says it intends to order 125 all-electric delivery vans from Los Angeles-based startup Chanje Energy Inc.
Autonomy + Mobility Awards: Hot, Hot, Hot
Give or take a few degrees, the temperature on the surface of the Sun is 9,940°F.
GM Dominates Autonomy + Mobility Awards
General Motors Co. captured three of this year’s six Autonomy+Mobility Awards, which are presented by Automotive Design & Production and AutoBeat Daily.