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Stellantis is born as Peugeot and Fiat complete their merger
The merger of France's PSA and US-Italian rival Fiat Chrysler becomes official on Saturday, creating Stellantis, the world's fourth-biggest automaker by volume.
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Energy & Green Tech
Report calls for multipronged action to mitigate small aircraft lead emissions
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released on Jan. 12 a congressionally mandated report on reducing lead emissions from small aircraft—the single largest lead emitter in the United States. The ...
Jan 15, 2021
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Automotive
Renault draws on past in aiming for profitable e-future
French automaker Renault on Thursday unveiled an electric revamp of a beloved hatchback from the 70s to spearhead a new revival plan after years of turmoil, hoping to move upmarket as the industry races to make a clean-energy ...
Jan 14, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Tech show offers transport solutions for COVID-changed world
The global pandemic has put the brakes on a number of mobility trends, prompting the transportation industry to rethink strategy.
Jan 14, 2021
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Automotive
NTSB says vehicle battery fires pose risks to 1st responders
Electric vehicle fires pose safety risks to first responders and guidelines from manufacturers about how to deal with them have been inadequate, according to U.S. investigators.
Jan 13, 2021
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Business
Indonesia's aviation safety has improved, but a lot remains to be done
The Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 disaster serves as a warning for aviation safety regulators, not only in Indonesia but worldwide.
Jan 13, 2021
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Business
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles gets into air taxi business with Silicon Valley's Archer
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, known for its love of heavy-duty horsepower in its Hemis and Hellcats, is partnering with a Silicon Valley air taxi start-up with plans to produce electric aircraft in 2023.
Jan 13, 2021
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Automotive
Sales of electric vehicles surge in China
Sales of electric vehicles in China rose 10 percent last year, data showed Wednesday, amid a post-pandemic economic recovery and a push to establish the world's largest auto market as a leader for green technology.
Jan 13, 2021
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Automotive
Volkswagen triples electric car sales ahead of climate rules
Europe's push into electric cars is gathering speed—despite the pandemic.
Jan 12, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers use advanced light to reveal how different biofuels behave
Vehicles have evolved to become more efficient and sophisticated, but their fuel hasn't necessarily evolved along with them. The Department of Energy is determined to identify cleaner burning and renewable alternatives to ...
Jan 12, 2021
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Automotive
GM takes to skies with flying car concept unveiled at CES
General Motors on Tuesday joined the race for flying cars, unveiling its concept for an autonomous air taxi at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show.
Jan 12, 2021
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Automotive
Renault bets on electric after 2020 sales slump
French auto giant Renault on Tuesday reported a sharp drop in 2020 sales amid the coronavirus pandemic, while unveiling its plans for the transition to electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Jan 12, 2021
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Automotive
GM charges up new unit to sell electric delivery vans, gear
The market for battery-powered delivery vehicles and equipment has so much potential that General Motors is forming a new business unit to serve it, a move that lifted the automaker's stock to a multiyear high.
Jan 12, 2021
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