Automotive

UFODrive begins EV rental in San Francisco

By David Sickels
September 9, 2022

UFODrive, an electric car rental company, has landed in San Francisco, following growth in 20 cities across Europe including London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Dublin. Bay area drivers can now use the company book and drive Teslas from the UFODrive app.

UFODrive’s platform includes app-based booking and registration, keyless entry using a phone, range management, charging optimization and on-trip support. To accelerate its North American expansion, UFODrive is partnering with Inspiration Fleet, an EV-only fleet management company.

Michelin puts $300M into Canadian EV, sustainability endeavors

The investment will, in part, allow for the installation of new technologies needed for manufacturing EV tires.

By David Sickels
May 21, 2023

Michelin has announced a $300 million investment into its Canadian operations to accelerate sustainable mobility and improve its environmental footprint. The investment will see the installation of new technologies and equipment in Michelin's three Nova Scotia production facilities to respond to market evolution, including manufacturing tires for the growing electric vehicle (EV) segment; larger rim size tires for passenger and light truck vehicles; and improved fuel efficiency for commercial trucks. In addition, the electrification of key parts of the manufacturing process will reduce carbon emissions at the plants, the company says.