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Porsche Phases Out Diesels
9/24/2018Porsche AG, citing shrinking demand, says it will phase out diesels as it shifts to electrified powertrain options.
Daimler to Ship Indian-Made SUVs to U.S.
9/24/2018Daimler AG plans to supply some of its GLC small crossover vehicles to the U.S. from the company’s assembly plant in Pune, India, Automotive News reports.
Airmobility: Flying Cars Nearing Departure Time
9/22/2018A host of carmakers, aeronautical firms, tech companies and entrepreneurs are poised to launch an array of flying cars, commuter planes and air taxi services, several of which were demonstrated at the recent FAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisc.
Mercedes: No EV Market Yet in India
9/21/2018India hasn’t yet become a viable market for electrified cars because of a lack of supportive government policy, says the head of Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz in the country, The Economic Times reports.
France Finds a Buyer for Ford Transmission Plant
9/21/2018Ford Motor Co. is close to selling its transmission plant in Blanquefort, France, after announcing in June that it would shut down the factory unless a buyer stepped forward.
Tesla Signs 3-Year Lithium Deal with Chinese Supplier
9/21/2018China’s largest producer of lithium has signed a renewable 3-year deal to supply the metal as lithium hydroxide for use in batteries made by Tesla Inc.
GM Shelves Replacement for Russian Niva SUV
9/21/2018General Motors Co. says it has stopped development work on a next-generation version of the Chevrolet Niva small SUV, the company’s last Russian-built model.
VW’s Latest Buzz: An Electric Cargo Van
9/21/2018Volkswagen AG unveiled a cargo version of its upcoming ID Buzz electric van at this week’s IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany.
Cummins, Kamaz Ink Deal for Electric Trucks in Russia
9/21/2018Cummins Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russian truckmaker Kamaz PTC to develop electrified powertrains for future Kamaz commercial trucks and buses.
PSA to Launch 15 Electrified Models by 2021
9/21/2018PSA Group plans to launch 15 plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles by 2021 as part of the company’s previously announced plan to offer electrified variants of all its vehicles by 2025.