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London Launches “Green” Parking Scheme
8/17/2018London is introducing a tiered parking fee program based on a vehicle’s tailpipe emissions.
Toledo Plant to Build Electronics Module for Jeep Hybrid
8/17/2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV says the company’s machining facility in Toledo, Ohio, will produce the power electronics module for the plug-in hybrid variant of its new Jeep Wrangler SUV.
A Weary Musk Describes an “Excruciating” Year at Tesla
8/17/2018Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk describes the past year to the New York Times as the toughest and most painful of his career.
Infiniti Sketches Sleek Concept EV
8/16/2018Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unit will take the wraps off a sleek concept vehicle next week that will preview the luxury marque’s future electrified powertrains and design cues.
New BMW 3 Series Sheds 120 lbs
8/16/2018BMW AG’s redesigned 3 Series small car will be lighter, larger and more powerful than the current model.
SEC Subpoenas Tesla Over Musk’s Privatization Tweet
8/16/2018The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly has subpoenaed Tesla Inc. about CEO Elon Musk’s tweet on Aug. 7 that he was considering delisting the company and had the necessary funding “secured” to buy shares at $420.
Kroger Tests Self-Driving Grocery Delivery Service
8/16/2018The Kroger Co. and Silicon Valley startup Nuro launched a pilot program for autonomous grocery delivery this week in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Tesla Charges Bias in Ontario Lawsuit Over EV Rebates
8/16/2018Tesla Inc. says in a Canadian lawsuit that Ontario unfairly targeted the company when it phased out a rebate program for buyers of electric cars, Bloomberg News reports.
Ford Brand to Add 9 Nameplates by 2023
8/16/2018Ford Motor Co. tells reporters the company’s Ford brand will add nine nameplates in the U.S. by 2023, offsetting six that are being phased out.
Toyota May Hike Capacity in China More than 50%
8/16/2018Toyota Motor Corp. is preparing to expand its annual production capacity in China more than 50% to 2 million units, sources tell Reuters.