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Uber Aims to Add EV Drivers
6/21/2018Uber Technologies Inc. is launching pilot programs in seven North American cities to help increase the use of electrified vehicles by its drivers.
IAC Group Names Gingl as New CEO
6/21/2018Luxembourg-based International Automotive Components Group has installed Manfred Gingl as its CEO, effective immediately.
Honda Amps Up Solar Power at California HQ
6/21/2018Honda Motor Co. has begun using a solar energy system to help power its U.S. headquarters complex in Torrance, Calif.
Audi, Airbus Team Approved for Flying Car Tests
6/21/2018Audi AG and Airbus SE signed a letter of intent with various German government authorities that would allow the partners to test their Pop.Up Next flying car concept in Ingolstadt.
U.S. Issues New Exemptions to Steel Tariffs
6/21/2018The U.S. has agreed to drop its 25% import tariff on certain steel products imported from five countries, The Japan Times says.
Toyota Cuts Sales Budgets, Hikes Spending on Tech
6/21/2018Toyota Motor Corp. is trimming spending on sales and marketing so it can invest more heavily in tech research, sources tell Reuters.
Daimler Issues Profit Warning, Blaming Trade Tensions
6/21/2018Daimler AG says it now expects its earnings this year will be “slightly below” 2017 levels, mainly because of escalating trade tensions between China and the U.S.
College Team Tops 3,000 mpg at Supermilage Event
6/20/2018A student team from Pennsylvania State University's Behrend College achieved a winning run of 3,014 mpg in a one-seat motorized vehicle at SAE International's Supermileage competition.
Tesla Sues Ex-Worker for Data Theft
6/20/2018A federal lawsuit filed today by Tesla Inc. claims an ex-technician at its battery factory in Nevada stole data about the company’s operations and made false claims about it to news media.
GM Plans Larger Warehouse/Logistics Facility in Michigan
6/20/2018General Motors Co. broke ground Wednesday on the biggest parts warehousing and logistics facility it has built in the U.S. in 40 years.