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Velodyne Ramps Up Lidar Output at California Megafactory
1/17/2017Velodyne Lidar Inc. says its new “megafactory” in San Jose, Calif., will produce more than one million solid-state lidar (light detection and ranging) units per year by 2018.
Spanish EV Finishes Dakar Rally
1/17/2017Spain’s Acciona SA says its “100% EcoPowered” SUV is the first all-electric vehicle to finish the 5,600-mile Dakar Rally, which ended in Buenos Aires.
Toyota, Partners Launch Hydrogen Research Initiative in UAE
1/17/2017Toyota Motor Corp. is collaborating with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., Air Liquide, Toyota distributor Al-Futtaim Motors and the city of Masdar in a joint research program to explore the potential of hydrogen energy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Hyundai-Kia to Hike U.S. Investment 50%
1/17/2017Hyundai Motor Co. and its Kia Motors affiliate say they will boost their investments in the U.S. by 50% to $3.1 billion over the next five years.
Car Sales in Europe Rose 3% in December
1/17/2017Deliveries of new passenger cars in Europe grew 3% to a record 1.19 million units last month, says ACEA.
UPDATE2: GM to Invest Another $1 Billion in U.S. Operations
1/17/2017General Motors Co. confirms it will spend $1 billion on its U.S. factories over the next several years to produce previously approved models.
U.S. Diesel Claims Against FCA Prompt U.K. Probe
1/17/2017The U.K.’s Dept. of Transport says it will test a diesel-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV for possible regulatory violations after the U.S. said the vehicles use a previously undisclosed device that raised emissions.
Thailand’s First EV Company Bows
1/16/2017Vera Automotive, Thailand’s first domestic electric-car company, debuted its inaugural EV, the Vera V1 last weekend.
Fires Prompt Ford Kuga Recall in S. Africa
1/16/2017Ford Motor Co. is recalling 4,500 of its Kuga small SUVs in South Africa after nearly 50 reports of engine compartment fires, one of which has been linked to a fatality.
Oslo Ban Diesels, Temporarily
1/16/2017Poor air quality has prompted Oslo, Norway, to ban the operation of diesel cars in its central district, effective Jan. 17.