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NHTSA estimates trafic fatalities increased 18.4% y-o-y in 1H 2021

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The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities for the First Half (January-June) of 2021 , which shows the largest six-month increase recorded in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System’s history.

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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As of writing, the upgraded Model 3 is now available for order in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The electric vehicle maker also highlighted the Model 3 Highland’s fully updated interior, which features a wraparound styling that includes customizable ambient lighting.

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GHSA projects 17% jump in pedestrian fatalities in Q1 2021

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These states have warmer climates, which tend to increase travel on foot, as well as many urban areas where pedestrians and motor vehicles are more likely to share the road.

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smart USA and Nissan to Collaborate on New Gasoline-Powered B-Segment Vehicle for the US Market

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has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nissan Motor Co., smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo and related parts in the United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. Click to enlarge.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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In a wave of announcements, legacy automakers including Ford, General Motors, BMW, and Nissan announced their intention to use the NACS connector in future EVs. To meet the needs of EV drivers everywhere, Blink Charging will offer the NACS charging standard on our full line of charging stations, including Level 2 and DCFC.