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Distance driven in the United States: Did we reach the peak in 2004?

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This article is the latest publication in a series examining recent changes in various aspects of motorization in the United States. by Michael Sivak. population). The period covered is 1984 through 2017.

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Tesla posts stern response to Washington Post’s article on alleged Autopilot dangers

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Tesla has posted a stern response to a recent article from The Washington Post that suggested that the electric vehicle maker is putting people at risk because it allows systems like Autopilot to be deployed in areas that it was not designed for. Following is the pertinent section of Tesla’s response.

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Number of vehicles in the United States: Did we reach the peak in 2006?

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In a recent article , I examined changes in distance driven in the United States during the period from 1984 through 2017. by Michael Sivak. Distance driven per person reached a maximum in 2004. While this rate has been on a rebound since 2013, the 2017 rate is still down from 2004 by 5.2%.

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Volkswagen ID.Buzz spotted in the United States ahead of launch in Europe

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Volkswagen is likely in the final stages of testing as the upcoming ID.Buzz is expected to come to the United States and Europe in the coming years. The VW ID.Buzz has yet to complete safety or EPA testing in the United States, which some believe could push the launch back by close to a year.

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Tesla expected to near 50% sales growth target in the United States

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Tesla is expected to near its 50% sales growth target for the year in the United States, according to Cox Automotive. What do you think of the article? The post Tesla expected to near 50% sales growth target in the United States appeared first on TESLARATI. million vehicles globally.

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NISTEP: China rises to first place in most cited scientific papers

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As reported in the journal Science , China has slightly edged out the United States in the number of most cited scientific papers, a key measure of research impact, according to Japan’s National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP). Next was the United Kingdom, with 5.5%; Japan was in 10 th place.

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VW ID.4 Towing Coast-To-Coast

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In a previous article, I shared a video from TFL EV on YouTube where they interviewed a couple towing a small camper across the United States with a Volkswagen ID.4. Many people assume that you’d need an $80,000+ electric pickup truck if you want to tow with an EV, and. continued] The post VW ID.4