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NHTSA and FMCSA propose new safety standard requiring automatic emergency braking systems in heavy vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require heavy vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems that will mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes.

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California ARB study finds commuters’ exposures to air pollution greatly depends on mode of travel; light rail, personal vehicles the lowest

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The researchers found that electricity-powered light rail trains offer the least polluted travel environment followed by personal vehicles, while commute trips by older technology diesel-powered trains experienced the highest average air pollution levels in Sacramento. Commute modes included travel by car, bus, light rail, train, and bicycle.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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People might be bored reading about the Prius but a review on four Priuses (2004, 2005, two 2006s) that my family owns that ran a total of 913k km (570k miles) should be interesting, right? I found a a 2004 with 247k km (154k miles) on the clock. There is no need for a starter motor nor clutch in Toyota’s hybrid system.

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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023

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of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S., The Energy Department statistics were released shortly after a report that General Motors will add plug-in hybrids to its U.S. Last year saw strong sales for EVs as well, which surpassed one million units for the first time. up from 12.9% EV and hybrid sales in 2023 (via U.S.

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Self sustaining using prison park ‘a scorching mess,’ panel says

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“You would think that recognizing a red traffic light is pretty simple — use a camera, see if it’s red or is it green,” Fischer mentioned rhetorically. Announcing that self-driving automobiles are statistically more secure, [does that mean] we’re going to present them a number of detached kills?

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Lectric’s just-revealed XPress e-bike sees $500 off launch discount, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus at $499, and more

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They are equipped with a 750W rear hub motor (1,310W peak) and a removable 48V battery that pushes the e-bikes up to 28 MPH for up to 60 miles normally (doubled with your extra battery). The only difference here is the lack of the two LED camping lights and their respective pole arm, giving you a $50 difference in price.

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed GHG standards, which are harmonized with NHTSA’s CAFE standards, are projected to require 163 grams/mile of CO 2 ) in model year 2025. The 163 g/mile limit would be equivalent to 54.5 A Scion iQ costs $55 more than a Mazda 2, but gets 5 more miles per gallon.