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Speed Records Set for EVs, Autonomous Cars
Two companies claim to have set separate speed records earlier this month for all-electric and autonomous electric vehicles.
Renault-Nissan Alliance, Transdev Partner on Autonomous Driving System
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and French transport consultancy Transdev have agreed to co-develop mobility services featuring driverless vehicles.
First 150-kW Charging Station in U.S. Opens for Testing
EVgo Services has opened a test station in Fremont, Calif., that will allow electric vehicles to be recharged at a rate of 150 kW, which is three times more powerful and faster than current public stations.
Ford to Offer 4G Wi-Fi in All 2018 Models in Europe
Ford Motor Co. says it will offer high-speed wi-fi internet connectivity in all of its 2018-model vehicles in Europe.
DOT Reviewing Guidelines for Self-Driving Cars
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation is reassessing voluntary guidelines issued last autumn for autonomous vehicles amid complaints from carmakers that the approach will slow their rollout of self-driving cars.
Ford Copies Nature
As Nature (yes, capital N Nature) has done a pretty good job of designing things, it is somewhat surprising that Man (ditto) doesn’t follow Nature’s lead more often when it comes to designing objects.
VW Emission Exec Pleads Not Guilty, Remains Jailed in U.S.
Oliver Schmidt, the Volkswagen AG executive arrested in Miami last month on charges of helping to develop and hide ways to cheat on diesel emission tests, will remain in jail as an extreme flight risk.
Waymo Claims Ex-Employee Stole Sensor Tech for Self-Driving Cars
Waymo, the new name for Google Inc.’s autonomous car program, claims a former employee stole details about the company's laser sensors and used them to help launch his own self-driving-tech company.
Tesla Plans More Gigafactories
Tesla Motors Inc. says it will announce plans for as many as three more battery “gigafactories” by the end of the year.
PSA Joins French Partners in U.S. Car-Sharing Business
PSA Group is teaming up with two other French companies to launch a car-sharing business in California.