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South Korea Boosts Plans for EV Charging Stations
South Korea aims to double the number of fast-charging stations for electric cars to 3,000 by the end of next year and to 6,000 by 2020 The Korea Herald reports.
Mazda Sticks with Diesel Power for Flagship SUV
Mazda Motor Corp.’s new CX-8 large SUV will debut in Japan in December as a diesel-only model, even though global popularity for the engine is waning.
Report: Alphabet Ponders $1 Billion Investment in Lyft
Alphabet Inc. is in discussions about investing about $1 billion in ride-hailing service Lyft Inc., sources tell Bloomberg News.
Daimler Rolls Out Battery-Powered Delivery Truck in U.S.
Daimler AG has introduced its first electric commercial truck, the light-duty Fuso eCanter to the U.S. market and promises that several other electric models will follow between now and 2020.
Segway Plans CityGo Last-Mile System
Segway Inc., which was purchased by Beijing-based Ninebot Inc two years ago, this week announced plans for an electric scooter commuter network.
Nexteer Touts Electric Power Steering, Steer-by-Wire for Self-Driving Cars
Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. is introducing new electric power steering (EPS) and steer-by-wire systems tailored for autonomous vehicles.
UPDATE: Samsung to Create Autonomous-Tech Unit, Launches Startup Fund
Samsung Electronics Co. is launch a new business unit and separate venture capital fund to strengthen its capabilities in self-driving vehicle technologies.
Shell Partners with Honda and Toyota on California Hydrogen Stations
Shell Oil Co. is teaming up with Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. to open seven hydrogen refueling stations for fuel cell vehicles in California.
Formula E Champ di Grassi Named Roborace CEO
The organizers of the fledgling Roborace series for autonomous vehicles have tapped ex-Formula One driver and current Formula E champ Lucas di Grassi to be CEO.
ZF, Baidu to Collaborate on Autonomous Vehicle Tech
ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc. have announced plans to work together to develop technologies related to autonomous vehicles, telematics and other new-mobility systems in China.