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New U.S. Fuel Economy Rules Due in December
10/22/2019The Trump administration confirms that it intends by year-end to present its final plan to adjust national fuel economy standards.
Hyundai Teases Concept Fuel Cell Truck
10/22/2019Hyundai Motor Co. will unveil a fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck and refrigerated trailer at next week’s Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Zoox Raises $200 Million
10/22/2019Autonomous-car startup Zoox Inc. says it has raised another $200 million from unspecified investors as part of third-round funding expected to close within the next few months.
Daimler CEO Kallenius to Keynote CES
10/22/2019Daimler AG CEO Ola Kallenius will deliver a keynote speech at next year’s CES electronics show in Las Vegas.
Indian Auto Parts Suppliers Cut Capex
10/22/2019India’s auto supply industry has suspended capital investments worth at least $1.5 billion because of slumping car sales, according to the Automotive Component Manufacturers Assn.
Volvo Adds Free Charging for Plug-In Hybrids
10/22/2019Volvo Cars Corp. will rebate customers for charging costs of its plug-in hybrid vehicles during the first year of ownership, starting with 2021 models.
Pedestrian Fatalities Hit 29-Year High in U.S.
10/22/2019Traffic deaths in the U.S. declined 2% to 36,600 last year, but pedestrian fatalities surged to their highest level since 1990, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Hyundai May Hike Stake in Chinese Truck Venture
10/22/2019Hyundai Motor Co. says it may boost ownership in its struggling 50:50 commercial truck venture in China, Reuters reports.
U.K. Ponders Green License Plates for EVs
10/22/2019Britain’s Dept. for Transport is mulling the idea of issuing green license plates for electric vehicles to distinguish them from the yellow plates used by piston-powered cars.
Garrett Readies e-Turbo
10/21/2019Switzerland-based Garrett Motion Inc., which was spun off from Honeywell International Inc. last year, plans to launch an electric turbocharger in production vehicles in 2021.