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GM raises output of self-driving Bolts, boosts test fleet

General Motors Co. says it has built 130 self-driving Chevrolet Bolt electric cars at a factory in suburban Detroit, making it among the first automakers to mass produce self-driving vehicles.

Go champion beaten by computer

WUZHEN, China (AP) — A computer defeated China’s top player of the ancient board game go on Tuesday, earning praise that it might have finally surpassed human abilities in one of the last games machines have yet to dominate.

Tech Talk

• The English Premier League is aiming to use video replays from the 2018-19 season after deciding to allow other competitions to experience the technology’s teething problems.

Microsoft Surface gets battery boost, better viewing angles 

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is refreshing its Surface Pro tablet with longer battery life and faster processors.

Baseball coming June 1 to virtual-reality headsets 

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball games will soon arrive on virtual-reality headsets.

AMAZON ECHO UDPATED NOW WITH TOUCH SCREEN, VIDEO CALLING

Amazon is giving its voice-enabled Echo speaker a touch screen and video-calling capabilities as it competes with Google’s efforts at bringing “smarts” to the home.

TECH TALK

• A techno-infused opera about the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has earned the financial backing of opera companies in San Francisco and Seattle, ensuring the musical meditation on the iconic entrepreneur will travel to America’s high-tech enclave.

BTC TO SELL SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 FROM FRIDAY

BTC has been testing the Samsung Galaxy S8 device for several weeks and will be the first mobile carrier in the Bahamas to have the new device for sale on Friday.

Uber setting up artificial intelligence lab

Uber is setting up a lab in Toronto to develop artificial intelligence needed for autonomous cars to recognize objects so they can travel safely.

Swiss solar plane completes 1st test flight

A group of Swiss adventurers say they have completed the first test flight of a new solar-powered airplane they hope will eventually reach the edge of space.

GM plans to launch 10 electric cars in China by 2020

General Motors Co. plans to launch 10 electric and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles in China by 2020, an executive has said, as automakers speed up the rollout of alternative vehicles under pressure from Beijing to promote the industry.

Uber taking to the skies with next ride hailing project

Uber is taking to the skies with its next project — “flying cars” — even as all eyes are on its problems on the ground.

100 per cent electric vehicles added to government fleets

The Ministry of Finance has made the move towards greener transportation by leasing eight zero-emission, 100 per cent electric Nissan LEAFs, the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), from Easy Car Sales, the only local provider of 100 per cent electric cars.

Volkswagen plans to launch first all-electric car in CHINA next year

SHANGHAI – Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest automaker, plans to launch its first pure-electric car in China next year as Beijing steps up pressure on the industry to promote alternatives to gasoline.

PLUG IN AT THE ISLAND HOUSE THIS EARTH DAY

Earth Day 2017 will be celebrated at The Island House on Saturday from 10am until 12.30pm with a series of informative talks on how to live a more environmentally conscious life in The Bahamas.

Hybrid police car: ‘Catches bad guys, saves gas too’

The next time the cops chase you down for speeding, they could be driving a fuel-efficient gas-electric hybrid.

TECH TALK

Pope Francis, who has called for action to stop climate change, is now the owner of a Nissan Leaf electric car. The vehicle was a gift from German investor Jochen Wermuth in February.

Bahamas Power and Light goes green with electric vehicles

Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has become the latest organisation in the country to acquire electric vehicles (EVs) for their company fleet.

AUTO SHOW GETS INTO GEAR WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES

South Korea’s largest auto show provides a look at the future of Asian premium cars and electric vehicles, as well as efforts by Asian auto and tech companies to catch up in the field of autonomous driving.

London plans vehicle emissions fee to fight air pollution

The mayor of London says drivers of the most polluting cars will have to pay a 12.50 pound ($15.55) charge to drive in the city in a bid to improve air quality.

All electric Nissan Leaf and solar vehicle star at St John’s fair

EASY Car Sales, the only provider of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the Bahamas, featured the solar-ready, 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf car at St John’s College Mardi Gras Fair.

Electric Vehicle: Q and A

Q: What is an EV? An EV is an electric vehicle. It does not require any gasoline and is propelled by an electric motor using energy from the electricity grid or from solar, stored in rechargeable batteries.

Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists

The World Video Game Hall of Fame’s 2017 finalists span decades and electronic platforms, from the 1981 arcade classic “Donkey Kong” that launched Mario’s plumbing career to the 2006 living room hit “Wii Sports,” that made gamers out of grandparents.

Tech Talk

• The benefit of using video referees during soccer games was highlighted Tuesday when Spain rightly profited from two decisions made away from the field of play to beat France 2-0 in an international friendly in Paris.

Samsung’s fire-prone Note 7 phone may return after recalls

Samsung’s fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 phone might come back as refurbished or rental phones.