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• Why do scooters crash so often? Tiny tires don’t help 17 Aug 2019 13:53 Denver Post The police reports are filled with face-first crashes into the ground — and some iconic high-plains flora. On the evening of March 24, a scooter rider cruising along a sidewalk near Denver “struck a large tumbleweed,” forcing the Spin scooter to a stop and …
• Ashok Leyland employees continue stir; VRS & ESS scheme unveiled 17 Aug 2019 12:34 Economic Times CHENNAI: A section of employees at Ashok Leyland continued their stir for the second day here Saturday, demanding an increase in bonus, while the company announced an employee separation scheme at the executive level due to the slowdown in the automobile …
• Surprise! Uber and Lyft don’t like NYC’s new ride-hail rules 17 Aug 2019 11:25 Arc Technica Enlarge / The Uber ride-sharing app is seen on a mobile phone on February 12, 2018. 0 with 0 posters participating Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who took the helm of the controversial company back in 2017, is known for being pretty unflappable. He was …
• Greens accuse Shane Ross of 'attack-dog politics' after video about electric cars 17 Aug 2019 11:24 Breaking News from Ireland Transport Minister Shane Ross has been accused of "attack-dog politics" over a video he posted about his new electric car. The minister said Green Party leader Eamon Ryan should give up his 2003 diesel minivan, and buy a new electric vehicle. …
• Okinawa electric scooters available with special discount offer 17 Aug 2019 11:13 Rush Lane Okinawa e-Scooters, which include the Ridge30, Raise, Praise, Ridge, Ridge Plus, and i-Praise are on offer through the period August 12 to October 31st. The company is offering festive discounts and mega prizes in a bid to increase sales. The company is …
• Test reveals that the range of Tesla's Model 3 is 90 miles less than claimed 17 Aug 2019 10:29 Charleston Daily Mail Tesla's Model 3 is arguably the most hotly anticipated electric car yet.  Not just because some customers have had to wait (and in many cases are still waiting) more than two years after originally placing their deposits, but also due to the promises …
• Total Cost Of Ownership: Tesla Model 3 vs. Toyota Camry & Audi A5 17 Aug 2019 10:14 CleanTechnica August 17th, 2019 by Guest Contributor  Originally published on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris To regular readers of this column, it will be no surprise that Tesla’s Model 3 is cheaper on a total cost of ownership basis than competing luxury sedans from BMW  …
• In Detail: The Factory Classic-Car Programs of Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, and More 17 Aug 2019 09:21 automobilemag.com As today’s enthusiasts well know, classic cars are more than a hobby—they’re a multi-billion-dollar industry. Some devotees might complain that years of a strong collector market have raised prices for many desirable marques and models, but the rise in …
• Top 8 reasons behind automotive industry slowdown in 2019 17 Aug 2019 08:33 Deccan Chronicle It is no secret that the automotive industry in India is in a bad spot right now as the production and sales numbers continue to drop month after month. Part of the consequences include vehicle manufacturers having to cut jobs as they reduce their output …
• Prison inmates build items for Toys for Tots program 17 Aug 2019 08:29 Washington Times POLK CITY, Fla. (AP) - In our cultural mythology, Christmas toys are constructed by naive, selfless creatures devoid of worldliness. The men who create the toys received each Christmas season by many children in Polk County are far from being unblemished …
• Hyundai Nios Grand i10 exteriors, interiors leaked – Video walkaround 17 Aug 2019 08:13 Rush Lane Hyundai Motors India Limited will launch the new NIOS Grand i10 on 20th August 2019. This will be the company’s third launch of an all new vehicle over the past 4 months, starting with the Venue SUV in May and the Kona Electric in July. Hyundai Nios Grand …
• Plastic ban campaign starts in 10 days in the federal capital: Aslam 17 Aug 2019 06:46 The Express Tribune Govt retrea­ts from August 14 deadli­ne; seven new sites identi­fied for planta­tion PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Government has retreated from the August 14 deadline to ban single-use plastic bags in the federal capital. “A campaign will be started in Islamabad …
• 'In many ways, it was a miracle': looking back at Woodstock at 50 17 Aug 2019 06:37 The Guardian “Woodstock was a just few hours in my 60-plus-year-long career,” says Leo Lyons, the bassist for blues rock band Ten Years After, who performed on the final day of the festival in the summer of 1969. “But I suppose my epitaph will no doubt read: ‘Musician …
• Joburger to cycle from Cairo to Cape Town to raise climate change awareness 17 Aug 2019 06:23 News It's all systems go for a Johannesburg man who plans to cycle almost 10 500km from Cairo, Egypt, to Cape Town on an electric bicycle (e-bike). And one of the reasons he's doing it to beat the Guinness World Record and become the fastest man to ride …
• EV feebate plan winning support says minister, as submissions deadline approaches 17 Aug 2019 05:58 Wairarapa News A feebate scheme that would transfer hundreds of millions of dollars from buyers of higher-emission cars into the pockets of people buying EVs and other more fuel-efficient vehicles has been winning favour with submitters, the Government says. Associate …
• Wheels24.co.za | DRIVEN: Volvo enhances its alluring flagship XC90 17 Aug 2019 05:44 Wheels24 For decades Swedish automaker Volvo has earned the dubious reputation for creating quality vehicles, yet it was seen as a car for Grandfathers. In the last few years, the automaker has gone through a renaissance, with its latest offerings much more …
• Wheels24.co.za | Looking for a family car? Mercedes-Benz launches all-new B-Class in SA - New engines, improved tech 17 Aug 2019 05:44 Wheels24 Mercedes-Benz enhances its family car offering with the launch of its new B-Class locally. Its design is much more dynamic than its predecessor and is more agile on the road while offering greater comfort.  The B-Class benefits from Mercedes-Benz premier …
• Tesla has a huge incentive to deploy self-driving tech. Is the world ready? 17 Aug 2019 05:10 SF Gate Elon Musk frames his company’s aggressive push into driverless car technology as a moral imperative. Along with sustainable electric transportation, he views autonomy as a core element of Tesla’s “fundamental goodness.” Humans will be freed of the tedium …
• Hybrid cars ordered out of Utah’s I-15 express lanes 17 Aug 2019 04:45 Now Salt Lake Snowbird • Hybrid vehicle drivers are losing their special permission to use express lanes on Interstate 15. About 5,000 owners of the electric-or-gas cars had paid $10 each through the years for “clean air” decals that allow drivers to use carpool lanes …
• A Quick Guide To Tesla’s New V3 Supercharging 17 Aug 2019 04:01 CleanTechnica Batteries Published on August 16th, 2019 | by Kyle Field 0 August 16th, 2019 by Kyle Field  Image credit: Kyle Field Earlier this year, Tesla launched the third version of its Supercharging stations. While the basic functions of the V3 Superchargers are …