UK to Ban Gas and Diesel Vehicles by 2040

DanJenn | July 27, 2017 | Leave a comment

Her Majesty’s Government plans to ban the sale of new gasoline (petrol) and diesel-burning vehicles in the United Kingdom by 2040. The ban is part of the government’s “Clean-Air Plan;” which is designed to address Britain’s growing air-pollution problem,...

Want to Uber? No Smartphone No Problem

DanJenn | July 26, 2017 | Leave a comment

Uber just became far more convenient than ever, it is now possible to use the ubiquitous ride-hailing app without a smartphone. A new service called Uber Central lets you hail an Uber for seniors, the mentally disabled or anybody...

Car Insurance Rates Due to Skyrocket

DanJenn | July 22, 2017 | Leave a comment

Massive car insurance rate increases are coming to a number of states including Colorado and Michigan. That’s the word from some industry experts and news reports. A 15% increase in rates might hit drivers in the near future, Carole...

Uber and Lyft Killing Credit Unions

DanJenn | July 17, 2017 | Leave a comment

Ride-hailing solutions such as Lyft and Uber might be just as disruptive to the financial services industry as they are to taxi cabs. Three New York credit unions that specialize in loaning money to cabbies have been placed in...

Uber Drivers Driving up to 20 Hours a Day

DanJenn | July 11, 2017 | Leave a comment

Some Uber drivers are driving for up to 20 hours straight, USA Today reported. A flaw in the Uber app that might be deliberate allows drivers to drive as much as they want. Disturbingly Uber might even be encouraging...

Tesla Unveils World’s Largest Electric Storage Facility

DanJenn | July 10, 2017 | Leave a comment

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) and the French energy company Neoen have unveiled the world’s largest battery farm in Australia. The Hornsdale Power Reserve near Jamestown, South Australia will be capable of holding between 100 megawatts; or 100 million watts...

France wants to get Rid of Diesel and Gasoline Vehicles by 2040

DanJenn | July 8, 2017 | Leave a comment

The French government wants to phase out gasoline and diesel powered vehicles by the year 2040. The sale of internal combustion engine vehicles would end in France in 2040 under plan outlined by Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot on July...

Single-Payer Health Insurance advancing Fast in America

DanJenn | July 5, 2017 | Leave a comment

The big media has been trying to downplay the story, but single-payer healthcare is growing fast in popularity throughout the United States. Recent news stories indicate that single payer might be on the verge of going main stream, and...

Electric BMW 3-Series is on its Way

DanJenn | July 1, 2017 | Leave a comment

BMW is planning to introduce an all-electric version of its hugely popular 3-Series sedan this fall. The electric 3 Series is scheduled to make its debut at the Munich auto show in September, the German publication Handelsblatt reported. Few...

Alphabet, Avis & Chrysler Team Up to Offer Ride-Hailing with Self-Driving Vans

DanJenn | June 26, 2017 | 33 Comments

Avis-Budget Group (NYSE: CAR) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) are planning to test a ride-hailing service using self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans in Phoenix. Avis has inked a deal to service a fleet of self-driving vans owned and operated by Alphabet’s...

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UK to Ban Gas and Diesel Vehicles by 2040

Want to Uber? No Smartphone No Problem

Car Insurance Rates Due to Skyrocket

Uber and Lyft Killing Credit Unions

Uber Drivers Driving up to 20 Hours a Day

Tesla Unveils World’s Largest Electric Storage Facility

France wants to get Rid of Diesel and Gasoline Vehicles by 2040

Single-Payer Health Insurance advancing Fast in America

Electric BMW 3-Series is on its Way

Alphabet, Avis & Chrysler Team Up to Offer Ride-Hailing with Self-Driving Vans