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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. Demographics, consumer attitudes, and available infrastructure will all help determine the uptake of PEVs in different areas.

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What Passengers Need to Know After the Boeing 737 Max 9 Incident

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After an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner’s fuselage tore off midair on Friday and caused an emergency landing in Portland, Ore., For Alaska, this is available in the app’s “Details” section. the Federal Aviation Administration ordered the temporary grounding of some Max 9 planes until they are thoroughly inspected.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. Sites will be, on average, about 66 miles apart, with no more than 120 miles between stations, meaning many shorter range ZEVs available today will be able to use this network.

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U Oregon researchers use machine learning algorithms to provide bicyclists with Green Wave capability; communicating with traffic signals

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Researchers hope to eventually make their app available in other cities. The current project attempts to use two deep-learning algorithms, LSTM and 1D CNN, to tackle time-series forecasting. While a technology available to drivers, GLOSA is not widely available for bicyclists.

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AMPLY Power: Top 25 US cities could save avg. 37% on fuel costs by switching to electric vehicles and buses; up to 60% with managed charging

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Portland, Oregon leads these savings with 82% savings by making the switch, followed by Tampa, Florida at 79%, and Seattle, Washington at 78%. Portland, Oregon leads this segment again at 69% savings, followed by Seattle, Washington at 63%, and San Francisco/Oakland, California at 62%. —Vic Shao, founder and CEO of AMPLY Power.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. Electrify America identified the California metro areas expected to be most underserved and in need of charging infrastructure associated with forecasted EV sales growth and fleet size by 2020.

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