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Lewis H. Latimer: A Life of Lightbulb Moments

Cars That Think

Emblematic of the hope, faith, perseverance, and drive to overcome systemic legal and social barriers the song encapsulates is the life of self-taught technical genius Lewis H. Both parents were fugitives, having finally escaped enslavement in Virginia after several unsuccessful attempts. on 4 September 1848.

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Tips: Steps You Need To Take in a Car Accident

Clean Fleet Report

Not only can the person be charged with crimes like DUI or DWI, but they can also be cited for negligent motor vehicle operation in most states. The person at fault or an injured driver should call their insurance company, file SR-1 forms, and inform their insurance company of the incident. Knowing what to do in an accident is key.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

Clean Fleet Report

This article was written more than 10 years ago, when the forecasts were we would have personal and public robotaxis galore. My test parallel park of Ford Escape was a breeze when the SUV parked itself. Self-driving is legal in California, but automakers must have at least $5 million in insurance or post a bond.

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One Way to Stop the Social Spread of Disinformation

Cars That Think

His Vodafone team worked on technologies that would limit the use of personal data for advertising and “eyeball-grabbing, because they are very disruptive and can incentivize the spread of disinformation. The tokens, along with using smart contracts to reduce legal fees, would make real-time exchange and monetization feasible, he says.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Before we get started: This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide tax or legal advice.

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Study: California will hit climate targets >100 years too late at current pace of reductions; transportation, wildfires & landfills

Green Car Congress

vehicles per 100 persons in 2018. vehicles per 100 persons. Top findings in the area of transportation include: The annual increase in transportation emissions has slowed down slightly compared to the previous three years. At current pace, the share will reach 2% by the end of 2019. ZEVs and hybrids accounted for about 4.0

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Both Toyota and Ford are now producing a few prototype conversions of their own Priuses and Escapes for research purposes.)

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