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Honda e Becomes First Japanese Vehicle to Win ‘German Car of the Year’; Adds to Growing Tally of Global Accolades

TOKYO, Nov 18, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda's first battery-electric vehicle for Europe, the Honda e, has been named 'German Car of the Year 2021' in the country's prestigious annual Car of the Year Awards, becoming the first vehicle from a Japanese brand to do so. The car also won in the "New Energy" category.This is the latest in a series of prestigious accolades to be given to the Honda e since its launch in Spring 2020, including the top honour in the Red Dot Design Awards.The German Car of the Year awards are decided by a jury of leading German car journalists. The panel tests and reviews the latest cars, ranking them according to their usability, driving characteristics, market relevance and level of innovation. The winners of five categories - Compact, Premium, Luxury, New Energy and Performance - then go head-to-head to decide an overall winner."For Honda e to be the first Japanese car to be awarded German Car of the Year is a great honor and one we are incredibly proud to receive," added Katsuhisa Okuda, CO & President of Honda Motor Europe. "Customer and media response to the Honda e since it was first unveiled has been overwhelmingly positive. The Honda e is a perfect example of a product with a unique design, featuring cutting-edge technology and advanced intelligent connectivity to keep owners connected with their everyday life. We are very thankful for this award.""Honda e represents a new type of mobility where the car plays a central role in creating a "seamless connection" between various facets of life," commented Tomofumi Ichinose, Honda e Large Project Leader."Honda e was also developed to be the best urban commuter in response to environmental issues, especially in city areas. Development of Honda e was a big challenge, however at the same time, it was fun to envision a beautiful and brighter future in which Honda e plays its part. Team members and I are delighted to receive this award, a recognition that the vision this car represents has value."This latest award for the Honda e follows notable success and recognition from across Europe. In the UK, the Honda e triumphed in Autocar's 'Britain's Best Car' Awards 2020 in the 'Best Car Tech' category, and it was recently named 'City / Small Car of the Year' in the News International Motor Awards 2020.In Germany, the Honda e has also added a EuroCarBody 2020 award from Automotive Circle to its German Car of the Year title, just months after receiving two prestigious Red Dot awards for outstanding design, including top 'Best of the Best 2020' honours. The Honda e has since been on display at the world-renowned Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany.In Belgium, Honda's urban electric supermini has been nominated for an Autogid Magazine award, in the 'Electric Small' category, and is also in the running for 'Hungarian Car of the Year', after being named the 'Most Exciting Novelty/New Car' by Vezess.hu last year. Elsewhere in Europe, the Honda e has been nominated in Spain's Axel Springer Motor Awards in the 'small cars' category and in Italy it's in the running to be named Quattroruote's 'Car of the Year'. Meanwhile in Denmark, the car has been shortlisted for Denmark Car of the Year 2021.The Honda e was launched earlier this year and is an important model in Honda's commitment to electrify 100% of its European mainstream models by 2022. Setting new benchmarks for contemporary car design and advanced e-mobility, the Honda e has been designed without compromise with a focus on functionality and usability. It features a seamless, sleek and modern appearance, with cutting-edge technology and advanced intelligent connectivity to keep owners in sync with everyday life.About HondaHonda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267 / NYSE:HMC / LSE:HNDA) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Hamilton still rising

ISTANBUL • The words "Still I Rise" are tattooed large across Lewis Hamilton's shoulder blades and that assertion has been self-evident this year. The Mercedes driver's seventh Formula One championship was secured in Turkey with three races to spare yesterday, raising him to new heights as the sport's joint-most successful driver of all time and with surely more to come. "I feel like I'm only just getting started," he said after winning the Turkish Grand Prix for a record-equalling seventh drivers' title, matching Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's feat. Hamilton has already powered past the German when it comes to wins (94), pole positions (97), podiums (163) and most consecutive points finishes (47), and the Briton told reporters that it was the culmination of a childhood dream. "Definitely a bit lost for words. I think I have to always start with saying a huge thank you to all the guys here and back at the factory for giving us this opportunity," he said. "I wouldn't be able to do this if I didn't join this team (in 2013). The journey we have been on has been monumental. "I know I often I say it is beyond (my) wildest dreams but my whole life, secretly I have dreamt as high as this. "It felt so far fetched. I remember watching Michael win those world championships. To get one or two or even three is so hard. "Seven is unimaginable. There is no end to what we can do together, me and this team. "We dreamed of this when I was young. It is so important for kids to see this and don't listen to anyone who says you can't achieve something. Dream the impossible. You have got to chase it and never give up." Despite starting sixth on the grid, the 35-year-old sealed his latest title with a typically measured masterclass. In what will go down as one of his finest triumphs, he handled treacherous wet early conditions to lap his only remaining title rival Valtteri Bottas for his 10th victory in 14 races this season. WHEN THERE'S A WILL I know I often I say it is beyond (my) wildest dreams but my whole life, secretly I have dreamt as high as this. LEWIS HAMILTON, Mercedes driver, who has now tied Michael Schumacher on seven F1 drivers' titles. TURKISH GP RESULTS 1 Lewis Hamilton (Gbr) Mercedes 1hr 42min 19.313sec 2 Sergio Perez (Mex) Racing Point +31.633sec 3 Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Ferrari +31.960 4 Charles Leclerc (Mon) Ferrari +33.858 5 Carlos Sainz (Esp) McLaren +34.363 6 Max Verstappen (Ned) Red Bull +44.873 7 Alex Albon (Tha) Red Bull +46.484 8 Lando Norris (Gbr) McLaren +61.259 *fastest lap 9 Lance Stroll (Can) Racing Point +72.353 10 Daniel Ricciardo (Aus) Renault +95.460 SELECTED 14 Valtteri Bottas (Fin) Mercedes +1 lap 15 Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) Alfa Romeo +1 lap DRIVERS' STANDINGS 1 Hamilton 307pts 2 Bottas 197 3 Verstappen 170 4 Perez 100 5 Leclerc 97 CONSTRUCTORS' STANDINGS 1 Mercedes 504pts 2 Red Bull 240 3 Racing Point 154 4 McLaren 149 5 Renault 136  Hamilton came home over half a minute clear of Sergio Perez for Racing Point, while Sebastian Vettel earned his first podium of the term after finishing third. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff felt the race at Istanbul Park showed why his star driver is a cut above the competition, telling Sky Sports: "It shows how he is capable to the situation that went against him, he was the only one who kept it on the road and that is the difference today. "Look at what has happened today, he was as hungry as a lion, driving a car on slicks in the end. I don't see any of the motivation stopping. "This year has been very, very special, in difficult circumstances for everyone... I hope we've entertained and that's why coming on top after such a year in such a tough race, it's exceptional." Bottas, who finished 14th after a desultory outing that saw him spin several times, admitted that his Silver Arrows teammate was the superior driver, adding: "He deserves it fully. He was better overall. It is really good for him. I will try to beat him next year." England football great Gary Lineker, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and former Mercedes teammate and 2016 champion Nico Rosberg led the chorus of praise after Hamilton's latest achievement. Pundit Ferdinand tweeted: "Just watched Lewis Hamilton drive to his 7th world title. The greatest sportsman this country has ever produced - no doubts." Lineker agreed, tweeting: "Has to be right up there alongside our greatest ever sportspeople. Stunning", while Rosberg said it was "massively deserved" and one of the "greatest achievements in the history of sport". Hamilton's continued F1 mastery also renewed calls for him to be knighted, with compatriot and McLaren driver Lando Norris saying: "Only one person in the whole world has achieved what he has done, that is Michael Schumacher. "He has led both on and off the track, and other athletes who have done such things in sport have been honoured. So I see no reason why he shouldn't." AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS

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Orchard Road malls keeping it simple for Christmas; shoppers find decor subtle but brilliant

SINGAPORE - Orchard Road malls are keeping it simple for Christmas, with pared-down decorations to mark the festive season. This year's light-up, which began last Friday (Nov 13), is a more subdued affair with malls cutting spending amid the slide in retail sales and the Covid-19 pandemic. Wisma Atria has outlaid 19 per cent less on Christmas decorations compared with last year, Tanglin Mall said it has spent "slightly less", while Mandarin Gallery's budget has been "moderated downward". Design and build company Dezign Format, which dressed up five Orchard Road malls this year, said decoration budgets have been "affected across the board". Malls such as Far East Plaza are reusing some decorations from last year, sprucing them up where necessary. Retail sales have taken a beating this year, with the latest government figures showing that for eight months since February, monthly retail sales excluding motor vehicles were down from a year ago. Sales excluding motor vehicles fell 12.7 per cent in September compared with the same month last year. Mr Amos Tan, a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic's School of Business, said malls may be erring on the side of caution after retail stalwart Robinsons announced last month that it would close its last two stores, at Raffles City Shopping Centre and The Heeren. "Robinsons' case is a wake-up call. We think that Orchard Road is pandemic-proof, but it's not," he noted. "While the Christmas lights may bring people to Orchard Road, whether they will spend is another issue." Many shoppers have spotted the difference, noting that there are fewer Christmas trees and none as tall as those seen in previous years. More on this topic   Related Story Why are we all so obsessed with saving Christmas?   Related Story Dazzling start to Orchard Road Christmas light-up amid Covid-19 pandemic Ms Dolin Ong, 38, said the tree outside Paragon was the tallest they saw. "There are fewer tourists this year, so maybe that's why malls are spending less," said Ms Ong, the head of sales in a payments company. Ms Vivian Ma, 30, added that some Orchard Road malls known for their photo-opportunity decorations looked lacklustre this year. "There was a huge story book outside one of the malls in the past. Every kid and even some adults would run up to take photos with it," said Ms Ma, a customer service adviser. While she found the mall decorations "plain", Ms Ma liked the white and gold baubles lighting up Orchard Road's trees. "It's not as exciting... But there's beauty in being subtle," she added. Another shopper, Mr Munir Mohd Basni, 48, said the blue hues of the Orchard Road light-up were "calming" compared with the "very bright and golden" ones in Christmas past. But Mr Munir, a supervisor in a petrochemical firm, was struck by the empty space in front of many malls: "There were carriages outside some malls in previous years." Safe-distancing measures mean Christmas on A Great Street - what the Orchard Road light-up is billed as - has been scaled back with no street-level activities such as pop-up stores and performances, said the Orchard Road Business Association. Although Christmas on Orchard Road this year may be less glitzy, it has not stopped malls from coming up with innovative ways to make the festivities memorable for shoppers. Outside Wisma Atria, a miniature red train runs circles around a Christmas village crafted from recycled materials at the foot of a tree decked out in pink baubles and gold pine cones. Last year's Christmas village was also constructed from recycled paper and plywood and these efforts are in line with the mall's sustainability efforts. Ion Orchard, which boasts a 20m-high Christmas tree, said that each of the 250 pinwheels embellishing the tree was crafted using non-toxic materials that are fully recyclable through polypropylene recycling channels. Unlike the fir or pine trees often associated with Christmas, Orchard Gateway features a sculpture comprising crates stacked on top of each other in the shape of a tree. Fairy lights add a finishing touch to the crates, which have been painted red and green. Mr Suresh Pillai, who was celebrating his wife Jyoti's birthday last Friday, described the tree as brilliant. "It's more like art work... very different from your usual Christmas tree," added Mr Pillai, 54, a superintendent in the oil and gas industry.

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Golf: Forget recent form, Tiger Woods expects to contend at Masters

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA (REUTERS) - Tiger Woods expects to contend at the Masters this week and for years to come, the defending champion said on Tuesday (Nov 10) as he warned not to make too much of his recent mediocre form. Nineteen months after ending a decade-long drought by winning his 15th major title, Woods returns to Augusta National not quite an afterthought, but certainly not the overwhelming focus of attention in days gone by. He has scored poorly in his limited six starts since returning to competition after the novel coronavirus shutdown. "This year with (the) Covid (pandemic) and trying to be safe, I was hesitant to come back and start playing, and that's why I waited as long as I did," he told a news conference. "I haven't put all the pieces together at the same time, whether I've driven well or hit my irons poorly, or I've put the ball striking together and I haven't putted well. "And then I've had it where I've putted well, I've hit it poorly." Woods, 44, will not be alone in missing spectators this time, after being willed to victory by the gallery last year. And although the players generally have quickly adjusted to having no fans in attendance, it will still make for an eerie atmosphere this week at a venue where the roars of the gallery usually echo through the pines and around the entire course. "They helped me win," Woods said. "The support that I had, the energy that was around the property, it was electric that day. We all miss the energy of the crowds. "And yes, this year is going to be very different. It's going to be stark in what we see, our sights into the greens, the energy that you hear from different roars, from different parts of the golf course." As for being defending champion for so long, Woods would have preferred it to be otherwise. "It's not how I wanted to retain the jacket for this long," he said. "I wanted to earn it back in April, but obviously we didn't have that. "But we have an opportunity to play this week, which early in the year we didn't think we would have."

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Sustainability should be put at the core of post-pandemic recovery plans: Grace Fu

SINGAPORE - As Singapore revives its pandemic-hit economy, sustainability and the fight against climate change must be a fundamental driver in post Covid-19 recovery plans, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Wednesday (Nov 4). "We are at a significant juncture, where we have the opportunity to put sustainability at the core of our recovery plans and policies, and change the way we produce and consume," the minister added. She said the country should continue strengthening its resilience against future shocks, including the "existential challenge" of climate change, supply chain disruptions and other public health threats. Ms Fu was delivering her keynote address at the Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources, organised by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. Even as Singapore works hard to "build back better" in the face of an expected economic contraction of five to seven per cent this year, Ms Fu outlined how this can be done in a sustainable and inclusive manner. This includes driving climate action, catalysing innovation, and persisting with zero waste goals. She cited how Singapore submitted its enhanced plan for emissions reduction to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in March this year, amid battling the pandemic. The nation aims to halve carbon emissions from its peak by 2050, with a view of achieving net zero emissions as soon as viable in the second half of this century. "This is an ambitious aspiration given our constraints as a small island city state, which limit our ability to deploy renewable energy at scale," said Ms Fu. On top of that, this green push can support Singapore's post-pandemic recovery plans by unlocking new economic opportunities and jobs, she added. In August, Ms Fu said the sustainability sector is expected to create 55,000 jobs in the next decade, with 4,000 created next year. These include skilled roles in the high-tech agriculture and aquaculture industry, waste management, and public hygiene. The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment will also grow the talent pool by offering scholarships in areas such as climate adaptation and climate science. Other measures to mitigate climate change announced this year include a $25 million climate-friendly household package, where families in one- to three-room Housing Board flats will receive a one-off $150 voucher from the end of the year, to buy energy-efficient refrigerators. On the regional front, the Singapore-based Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre will continue to help Asean nations build capabilities in areas such as weather forecasting, climate change projection and haze monitoring. Ms Fu noted that South-east Asia has largely been spared from fires and haze this year. This is partially due to a wetter second half of the year, caused by the La Nina climate phenomenon bringing cooler weather and more rainfall to the region. The weatherman forecasts that La Nina conditions will continue at least until the end of this year. "While risks of (haze) recurrence remain, there are opportunities to be gained if action is taken," Ms Fu said. "With climate change, warmer and drier weather can be expected in the years to come. We must continue to enhance regional cooperation to achieve Asean's vision of a haze-free region."

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Mazda Production and Sales Results for September 2020 and for April through September 2020

TOKYO, Oct 29, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for September 2020 and for April through September 2020 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic Production(1) September 2020Mazda's domestic production volume in September 2020 decreased 1.7% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in September 2020]CX-5: 30,964 units (up 15.3% year on year)MAZDA3: 13,377 units (down 14.5%)CX-3: 8,270 units (up 31.8%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's total domestic production volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 45.8% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in the period from April through September 2020]CX-5: 110,800 units (down 45.5% year on year)MAZDA3: 37,129 units (down 61.3%)CX-3: 24,999 units (down 53.1%)2. Overseas Production(1) September 2020Mazda's overseas production volume in September 2020 increased 6.7% year on year, reflecting increased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in September 2020]MAZDA3: 13,436 units (up 8.5% year on year)CX-30: 12,779 units (up 21559.3%)CX-4: 6,501 units (up 361.4%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's total overseas production volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 7.9% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in the period from April through September 2020]MAZDA3: 55,321 units (down 6.9% year on year)CX-30: 50,845 units (up 86078.0%)CX-4: 29,441 units (up 42.1%)II. Domestic Sales(1) September 2020Mazda's domestic sales volume in September 2020 decreased 26.1% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 5.6% (down 1.2 points year on year), with a 2.3% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.3 points) and a 4.4% total market share (down 0.7 points).[Domestic sales of key models in September 2020]MAZDA2: 3,354 units (down 40.7% year on year)CX-30: 2,905 units (up 32.0%)CX-5: 2,605 units (down 22.5%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's domestic sales volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 25.0% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 4.6% (down 0.2 points), with a 2.1% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.1 points) and a 3.6% total market share (down 0.2 points year on year).[Domestic sales of key models in the period from April through September 2020]MAZDA2 (includes Demio): 12,154 units (down 34.6% year on year)CX-30: 10,117 units (up 1513.6%)CX-5: 8,537 units (down 40.9%)III. Exports(1) September 2020Mazda's export volume in September 2020 increased 6.3% year on year due to increased shipments to North America and Oceania.[Exports of key models in September 2020]CX-5: 29,877 units (up 14.4 % year on year)MAZDA3: 10,208 units (up 13.8%)CX-3: 5,800 units (up 11.7%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's export volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 48.7% year on year due to decreased shipments to North America, Europe, Oceania and other regions.[Exports of key models in the period from April through September 2020]CX-5: 105,645 units (down 44.9% year on year)MAZDA3: 29,143 units (down 61.5%)CX-3: 19,337 units (down 61.5%)IV. Global Sales(1) September 2020Mazda's global sales volume in September 2020 decreased 10.3% year on year due to decreased sales in Japan, Europe and other regions.[Global sales of key models in September 2020]CX-5: 34,494 units (down 4.9% year on year)MAZDA3 (includes Axela): 23,699 units (down 27.7%)CX-30: 18,768 units (up 475.9%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's global sales volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 20.8% year on year due to decreased sales in Japan, the U.S., Europe and other regions.[Global sales of key models in the period from April through September 2020]CX-5: 166,394 units (down 24.7% year on year)MAZDA3 (includes Axela): 114,393 units (down 31.1%)CX-30: 83,017 units (up 2144.9%)About MazdaMazda Motor Corporation (TSE: 7261) started manufacturing tools in 1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial use. In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car models and began developing rotary engines. Still headquartered in Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and Europe for over 30 years. For more information, please visit www.mazda.com Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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Hamilton is great on and off the track: Rosberg

LONDON • Nico Rosberg hailed Lewis Hamilton's record 92nd Formula One victory and sporting longevity as a great achievement on Tuesday but said the way the Briton was using his platform to raise awareness for global issues was just as impressive. The pair were teammates and fierce rivals at Mercedes from 2013 until 2016, with the German retiring after winning his maiden championship that year. Rosberg was also a teammate of Michael Schumacher, whose record Hamilton broke in Portugal last Sunday, from 2010-12 after the Ferrari great returned to the sport with the Silver Arrows following a four-year absence. "I have huge respect for what he's managed to achieve," Rosberg told Reuters after a launch for the Extreme E off-road electric series that starts next year with both men entering teams. "One thing is being at the level that he's at, just a phenomenal driver, but then to stick in there and year in, year out, stay at that high level and be the guy to beat every year and still dominate, that's just so hard. "It surely will go down as one of the greatest sporting achievements in general, not only in F1, across all sports. I can just take my hat off to him." Rosberg also said he was also "super proud" of having beaten someone destined to become the most successful F1 driver of all time. Hamilton is odds-on to equal Schumacher's record of seven championships this season and few would bet against him next term. Rosberg claimed that it was impossible to decide between Schumacher and Hamilton in terms of greatness and would put them as equals. "At the same time, I think it's really cool how Lewis is using his platform and awareness to do good in the world. He's really looking forward, thinking about the future... I also have huge respect for that," he added. "Amongst all this craziness of becoming the best of all time in F1, he still has capacity to think of the greater picture and that I respect maybe even more." As F1's only black driver, Hamilton has been campaigning for racial justice while wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt and taking a knee before races this campaign. He has also spoken about police violence in Nigeria and as a vegan and environmentalist, he has pushed for animal welfare, while setting up a commission to make motor sport more diverse. Extreme E is a series that aims to highlight the effects of climate change by racing in extreme environments and is Hamilton's first venture as a team owner. While neither he nor Rosberg will be driving, they share a common sense of purpose. "I want to be in sustainable racing. I want to be in motor sport where the platform is being used to drive positive change," said Rosberg. "That is the most important and crucial element for me, that we're not just entertaining but we're driving change. "We're using the platform to innovate technology, to raise awareness, for example for climate change." REUTERS

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Overheated PMD caused fire linked to man’s death

A fire in a Bukit Batok flat last year that led to the death of the home owner was caused by a personal mobility device (PMD) that overheated as it was being charged, the coroner's court heard yesterday. The Straits Times had earlier reported that private-hire driver Goh Keng Soon, 40, was unconscious when he was pulled out of his flat on July 18 last year. He died two days later. He is possibly the first person known to have died in a fire linked to a PMD. At an inquiry on his death, Inspector Muhammad Eszham Sabtu said Mr Goh, who suffered burns, died of multiple organ failure following a heart attack. He also had coronary artery disease. The investigation officer told State Coroner Kamala Ponnampalam that three PMDs were found in the living room, but only one was being charged at the time. He also said that when the fire broke out, Mr Goh tried to save his two dogs, but owing to the heat and smoke, he retreated to a toilet where he collapsed. Insp Eszham added that even though it was unclear if Mr Goh had saved his pets, both dogs survived the blaze. Major Huang Weikang from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told the state coroner three people were injured following the fire but only Mr Goh died. The other two were his wife and a neighbour. Maj Huang believes the fire was accidental and said that the living room furniture fuelled the flames. He said the path to safety for Mr Goh and his family might have been blocked as the burning PMD and sofa were near the front door. As a safety precaution, he told the court that people should use only PMDs approved by the Land Transport Authority, adding: "Don't charge them overnight or (charge them) unattended." Singapore saw a record 102 fires involving PMDs last year, almost double that of the previous year. The SCDF had reportedly said all the fires involved non-UL2272-certified devices with some modification, mainly to the battery. The UL2272 requirement was developed by an independent United States certification company. It specifies a set of safety requirements covering the electrical drive train system of motorised PMDs. All PMDs in Singapore must now be UL2272-certified. The court heard that Mr Goh's PMD was damaged in the blaze. As a result, it could not be ascertained if its battery management system was UL2272-certified. The state coroner will give her findings at a later date.

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