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Tesla removes base Model Y Dual-Motor AWD from configurator

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The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD variant is no longer available on the company’s configurator. The company added the base Dual-Motor AWD variant for the starting price of $49,990 before incentives. The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD was available in select locations. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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NHTSA estimates 38,680 traffic fatalities in 2020, up 7.2% from 2019 despite 13.2% drop in VMT

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) statistical projection of traffic fatalities for 2020 shows that an estimated 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. FARS is a census of fatal traffic crashes in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. billion miles—about a 13.2%

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NHTSA estimates roadway fatalities beginning to level off after two years of increases

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NHTSA estimates that for the first three quarters of 2022, fatalities increased in 25 states, stayed unchanged in one state, and decreased in 24 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The report shows a mixture of increases and decreases across the sub-categories.

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NHTSA early estimates show record increase in traffic fatalities nationwide

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 9,560 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first quarter of 2022. Also, 29 States and the District of Columbia are projected to have experienced increases in fatalities; 19 states and Puerto Rico saw traffic deaths decline during this period.

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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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Toyota Motor Manufacturing France to start gasoline-engined Yaris export to North America in 2013

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As of May 2013, Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) will start building its successful Toyota Yaris compact car for export to the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. This investment is required to build the car to the specific requirements of the new market, including the installation of a North American specific 1.5-liter

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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.