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NTSB issues 9 safety recommendations after Tesla crash investigation; says no vehicle in US is self-driving

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Final rest locations of the Tesla, Audi and Mazda vehicles involved in the 23 March 2018, crash in Mountain View, California. The Tesla’s lane-keeping assist system (“Autosteer”) initiated a left steering input toward the gore area while the SUV was about 5.9 Photo courtesy of S. Engleman.).

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Hydrogen Council study: hydrogen could contribute to 20% of CO2 emissions reduction targets by 2050

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Hydrogen is an indispensable resource to achieve this transition because it can be used to store and transport wind, solar and other renewable electricity to power transportation and many other things. The sooner we get the hydrogen economy going, the better, and we are all committed to making this a reality.

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81% of EVs Sold in 2023 Still Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) introduced new guidelines for a federal EV tax credit aimed at helping qualified drivers purchase an electric vehicle. The tax credit is part of a broader plan to make 50% of new vehicles sold in the United States hybrids or plug-ins by 2030. dependence on China.