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Nissan Leaf No Charge to Charge program now in 50 U.S. markets

More than 90 percent of U.S. Nissan Leaf owners live within 10 miles of a fast-charging station part of the company's 24- month No Charge to Charge program.
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Amazon stores popping up in U.S. malls

Amazon is opening small Amazon Pop-Up stores in the middle of malls across America. The tiny outlets give people a chance to try out Amazon-branded devices.
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Ford's expanding its mobility vision with shuttles and bike-sharing

Fully embracing future mobility and transport options, Ford buys a shuttle service and invests in bike-sharing.
Cars News
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GM recalls 4M cars for airbag software defect; Bolt EV to get OTA updates

More than 4 million General Motors vehicles are being recalled for defective airbag software. The Bolt EV eventually will support over-the-air programming.
Cars News
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Airbnb takes steps to curb discrimination after #AirbnbWhileBlack

After charges of discrimination, Airbnb formed a team to complete a 90-day review of company practices. New policies in effect will attempt to curb bias.
Smart Home News
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The 3-wheeled electric Solo is so thin it’s barely a car

Ready for commuters, enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a small car, Electra Meccanica's Solo electric three-wheeler has been officially introduced.
Cars News
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Agent 007’s car company is selling baby strollers, designer clothing, and yachts

James Bond's all-time favorite automaker opened a posh London store in a bid to attract more luxury shoppers to the brand.
Cars News
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Do Uber drivers make more money by working longer or working smarter?

Ridehailing drivers decide when they want to work, not only when they start but when they call it a day. Quitting times vary depending on economics.
Cars News
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Connected-car peace of mind now on tap with LoJack’s SureDrive car security platform

CalAmp's SureDrive by LoJack connects a GPS system installed in your vehicle with a smartphone application. If your car is moved, you receive an alert.
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Teachers increasingly rely on crowdfunding for classroom supplies

U.S. public school teachers increasingly use crowdfunding campaigns for classroom supplies and equipment. Even well-funded schools raise money online.
Web News
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Uber must face Lyft driver lawsuit arising from alleged fake rides

Uber wanted to face the dispute in private arbitration, but a California judge ruled that a Lyft driver can argue his lawsuit in court.
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Packages can now be delivered directly to your car with Daimler’s Smart ‘Ready to Drop’

Daimler's Smart Ready to Drop parcel delivery service directly to specially equipped Smart cars begins testing in Stuttgart this month.
Cars News
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Proud dad-son moment: 10-year-old holds Challenger Hellcat straight in big burnout

Controlling any car during a burnout requires skill. Holding a 707-horsepower Challenger Hellcat in a burnout calls for mad skills. A 10-year-old does it.
Cars News
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Electric mobile office pulls out all the stops for pampered productivity

The Varsovia concept vehicle promises unparalleled entertainment, productivity, and pampering. Fold-down displays and mood sensing seating are included.
Cars News
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Google Fiber and AT&T await Nashville utility pole vote scheduled for Tuesday

Google Fiber wants to move all wires on Nashville utility polls, no matter who owns them. AT&T says it will sue if the city approves. Vote on Tuesday.
Web News
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Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz vehicle owners want self-driving cars

According to a new survey Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz vehicle owners are more interested in owning self-driving cars than all other brands.
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Cops can’t get drivers to put phones down

Police in the U.S. aren't making headway in curbing texting while driving. Despite creative enforcement techniques, the problem is getting worse.
Mobile News
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Daimler’s Freightliner Cascadia now the company’s most-connected truck ever

Daimler introduced the latest model of the market-leading Freightliner Cascadia. The new big rig has improved efficiency, connectivity, and safety features.
Cars News
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Model 3, possibly other Tesla models, will have Supercharger credit option

A hidden option for a Supercharger Credit program was on Tesla's website for a short time. It may be for the Model 3 or possibly other models as well.
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AT&T executive calls out Google Fiber — ‘Pardon our dust’

In a mocking and pointed blog post, an AT&T executive traces its version of Google Fiber's entry into the broadband internet market.
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Judge nixes Uber safe rides fee-related $28.5 million settlement offer

A U.S. District court judge in San Francisco rejected Uber's $28.5 million settlement offer to riders in a class action lawsuit over safe rides fees.
Cars News
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Uber launches 50-car all-electric fleet in London, aimed at curbing air pollution

Uber is testing an all-electric fleet of 20 Nissan Leafs and 30 BYD E6's in London. A 3-month impact study may lead to greater electric car deployments.
Cars News
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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball automatically rights itself if it topples

Now you can pull a canister vacuum all around the house and not get frustrated when it tips over. Dyson Cinetic Big Ball will right itself automatically.
Smart Home News
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Lyft partners with home care group to help seniors access ridesharing service

Lyft has partnered with high-touch senior support company Home Care Assistance so seniors can hail a Lyft ride with a conventional phone call.
Cars News
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Daimler offers up its top 10 reasons to carshare

Personal independence, modern mobility, and freedom from the burdens of car ownership epitomize the advantages of car sharing, according to Daimler.
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iPads as effective as sedatives before pediatric surgery, study shows

Letting young children play games on iPads has the same calming effect as sedatives before anesthesia for surgery.
Mobile News
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Chicago installs air-quality sensors in high-traffic areas

Concerned about citizen health threats due to air quality, the city of Chicago is putting air quality sensors on 100 traffic poles to monitor and report.
Health & Fitness News
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Tesla has decided to go into the auto insurance business

Tesla is partnering with larger insurers to offer car insurance to people who buy its vehicles. Coverage includes features that only apply to electric cars.
Cars News
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Uber drivers get free access to rideshare driver expense tracker

Stride Drive helps Uber drivers manage business expenses to reduce income taxes. Uber partnered with Stride Health to offer the app free to its drivers.
Business News
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Hamburg wants to be a test center for innovative passenger and freight transport

Volkswagen and the city of Hamburg have agreed to work together for three years developing urban mobility solutions, according to a VW Group news release.
Cars News
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Big switch: Nikola One all-electric truck will now be charged by hydrogen fuel cell

Switching from its earlier statement that the Nikola One big rig would be battery-electric with a natural gas extender, now it's hydrogen fuel-cell charged.
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U.S. traffic fatalities up 7.2 percent in 2015, the biggest increase since 1966

An increase in miles traveled, speeding, drunk driving, and distracted driving contributed to the biggest increase in U.S. traffic fatalities since 1966.
Cars News
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HopSkipDrive is a California-based Uber for Kids

HopSkipDrive ridesharing for children succeeds because the service meets a need and because its screening and monitoring border on the obsessive.
Cars News
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Many think Daimler's smallest car is pretty Smart — and each year they celebrate

Each year Smart car owners and enthusiasts gather for a two-day celebration of everything Smart. This year Smart Times 2016 was held in Hamburg, Germany.
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