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GM’s Maven car-sharing reaches 1M miles driven in <4 months; Boston, Chicago, and DC joining lineup

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In less than four months, Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand ( earlier post ), has grown to five markets: New York City, Ann Arbor, Mich., and is adding Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C. As previously announced, Express Drive will expand to additional markets including Boston, Baltimore and DC by the end of the year.

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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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All power comes from the electric motor. Power flows in series from engine to generator to traction motor. The nine green zones are located in population-dense neighborhoods most affected by air pollution. Boston, Louisville, Montreal, Nashville, and Seattle are using Series-ER technology to cut down emissions.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Lyft Lyft offers rides on two wheels or four and tells you transit options as well If there was any question about the changing landscape, General Motors’ $500 million investment in the ride sharing company Lyft. Zipcar has more than one million members worldwide who can reserve and use 10,000 cars in 500 cities in nine countries.

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Tesla Autopilot and FSD Beta can be a remedy for drivers with PTSD — even in their imperfect state

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Dr. Rachel Cavallaro , a licensed Psychologist with Thriveworks in Boston, informed Teslarati that vehicular accidents are the leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder in the general population. of motor vehicle accident survivors develop some form of PTSD as well. . million injuries, this is not a surprise. Credit: The Zebra.

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