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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

Green Car Congress

These lower costs—achieved through supply base relationships, using common cell and component design and by manufacturing motors, transmissions and battery packs—with the intention of lowering cost of ownership for customers. Some highlights include: 2018: New 3.0-liter Flexible vehicle architectures.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Uber’s also in the process of adding transit connection information to its app as it strives to become a one-stop mobility information service. The service allows members to avoid the fixed costs of car ownership as well as parking charges, fuel costs, or recurring annual fees.

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