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The Boring Co. becomes finalist for San Antonio, Texas transport project

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The Boring Company (TBC) is one of the finalists vying for a tunneling project in San Antonio, Texas. The project will run between the San Antonio International Airport and downtown. The board may also decide not to move forward with the transportation project altogether. Bexar Automated Transport’s Plans.

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IIHS studies find most e-scooter rider injuries happen on sidewalk

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At the same time, e-scooter riders may find they aren’t entirely welcome on any part of their city’s transportation network. Operators were required to cap the top speed of e-scooters at 10 mph in DC beginning in January 2019, and sidewalk riding is prohibited in certain areas downtown. —Jessica Cicchino.

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New US Army Laboratory Will Support Next-Generation Ground Vehicles; Hybrid-Electric and Fuel Cell Configurations

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Called the Ground Systems Power and Energy Laboratory (GSPEL), the facility will evaluate an array of military vehicles, from light transports such as HMMWVs to heavy combat vehicles such as military tanks, with hybrid-electric and fuel-cell configurations.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, released a strategic vision and plan for a high-speed passenger rail (HSR) system in the US. Additional funding for long-term planning and development is expected from legislation authorizing federal surface transportation programs.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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0 – 60 mph: 4.5 0 – 60 mph: 5.0 Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the F-150 Lightning at a media event in San Antonio, Texas. Next was driving through the Texas Hill Country at speeds between 30 and 50 mph on gently winding rural roads. Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles.

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