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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The EQE SUV is produced in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, while the battery factory in nearby Bibb County supplies the batteries for this model as well as for the EQS SUV. Starting from $77,900, the 2023 EQE SUV will arrive in US dealerships in spring.

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U Alabama study finds LTE C-V2N and DSRC connected vehicle latency approximately equivalent for infrastructure messages

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A side-by-side comparison of connected vehicle technology at 85 traffic signals in the Tuscaloosa, AL area showed that latency in delivering safety messages from roadside units (RSUs) to vehicles via dedicated short range radios (DSRC) and LTE cellular (C-V2N) was “approximately equivalent,” according to a study by the University of Alabama.

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DOE awards Hyundai $4.95M for work on advanced mixed-mode gasoline engine; Co-Optima

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HATCI supports new model development for HMG’s North American operations and global programs from dedicated engineering facilities and support staff at affiliate sites located throughout the United States (Alabama, California, Georgia, Michigan and Washington DC).

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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyovers

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now has nearly 8,200 public DC fast-charging stations, filling in gaps on the route map, according to a new Bloomberg report. Indiana added 16 new fast-charging stations between January and April, while Missouri and Tennessee each added 13, and Alabama added 11. The number of public fast-chargers increased 7.6% gas stations.

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EPA approves emergency gasoline fuel waivers for 16 states and DC

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The waiver was granted by EPA in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE).

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NHTSA: US traffic fatalities increased 3.3% in 2012

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Thirteen states and Washington DC experienced reductions in overall traffic fatalities, led by Mississippi (48 fewer); New Jersey (38); Georgia (34); Alabama (30); and Utah (26). In addition, 18 states and Washington DC showed decreases in drunk driving deaths.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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National Drive Electric Week 2023 Events While there are many NDEW events happening across the country, here are some of the events where you can talk to a Blink Charging representative: Bay Area Chapter – Drive Electric Alabama – National Drive Electric Week EVent , Mobile, AL EV in DC , Washington, DC FVEAA’s Drive Electric Week EVent (..)

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