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Ford Opens Research Center in Israel
6/12/2019Ford Motor Co. has opened a research center in Tel Aviv, Israel, to work with local tech companies and startups on new mobility technologies.
May Car Wholesales Fell 16% in China
6/12/2019Factory sales of new cars to dealers in China dropped 16% to 1.91 million units in May, according to the China Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers.
Power Squeeze Threatens Sweden’s EV Market Growth
6/12/2019Sweden’s push to put millions of electric cars on the road is overwhelming the ability of the country’s electric grid to charge them, says Bloomberg News.
House Panel Plans Hearings on Trump Emissions Freeze
6/12/2019The U.S. House of Representatives says it will hold a hearing next week about the Trump administration’s plan to freeze carbon dioxide emission limits for cars after 2020.
Uber to Test Flying Taxis in Australia
6/12/2019Uber Technologies Inc. says it will extend tests of its flying taxi service to Melbourne, Australia, next year, and begin public service in 2023.
Musk Predicts “Record Quarter on Every Level” for Tesla
6/12/2019CEO Elon Musk told Tesla’s shareholder meeting late yesterday that the company has a “decent shot” to deliver record second-quarter results “on every level” next month.
Denso, Honeywell Aim to Propel Air Taxis
6/11/2019Denso Corp. is working with Honeywell International Inc. to develop hybrid-electric and fully electric propulsion systems for future flying cars and air taxis.
Hydrogen Explosion Shuts Fuel Station in Norway
6/11/2019Nel Hydrogen has closed a fueling station for fuel cell-powered vehicles in Oslo, Norway, following a hydrogen explosion there on Monday.
France Affirms Ban on Fossil Fuel Cars by 2040
6/11/2019France is finalizing a new law on mobility that will formally ban the sale of fossil fuel-powered cars by 2040.
Proxy Advisors Seek to Replace Nissan CEO Saikawa
6/11/2019Two large proxy advisory firms are suggesting that Nissan Motor Co. shareholders vote against reappointing CEO Hiroto Saikawa, The Nikkei reports.