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Rutgers study: facial and head injuries from electric scooters “a rising epidemic”

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For example, the District of Columbia classified motorized scooters as “personal mobility devices” that are not subject to inspection or helmet laws while a new law in New Jersey regulates electric scooters in the same way as a traditional bicycles, requiring helmets in only those under 17. —Amishav Bresler. Carron, Wayne D.

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City of Gdynia orders 30 Solaris Trollino trolleybuses with Li-ion battery packs for off-wire driving

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Modernization of trolleybuses begins this spring, while the supply of the trolleybuses to Gdynia will begin in September this year and shall be completed by spring 2019. Gdynia was the buyer of the first trolleybus produced by Solaris in 2000. Trolleybuses in Gdynia have become a recognizable quality brand for green transport.

Li-ion 225
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Junkyard Find: 1986 Dodge Aries SE Four-Door Sedan

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These cars are becoming difficult to find in the Ewe Pullets of the land, and I hadn't written about a true K in the Junkyard Finds series since way back in 2019. The air conditioning was $757 ($2,121 today), but at least the AM/FM stereo radio was standard equipment in the Aries LE and SE. 1986 Dodge Aries in California wrecking yard.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

Cars That Think

His first group of students worked primarily on the design and fabrication of semiconductors using PMOS, NMOS, and CMOS technologies that, while not cutting edge by global standards, were quite advanced for the South Korea of the time. During the third period, from 2000 on, industry seized the helm of semiconductor development.

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

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Since 2000, electricity has been the only economic sector that has seen continuous and significant improvements in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At current pace, the share will reach 2% by the end of 2019. vehicles per 100 persons in 2018. vehicles per 100 persons. The 2019 Index is a call to action.

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Are Autonomous Buses the Answer for Efficient Transportation and Reducing Emissions and Fuel Consumption?

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Driverless cars are poised to decongest personal car traffic, shrink our eco footprint, free up parking spaces and reduce the frequency of collisions by about 90%. So, how do we bridge the gap between the personalized travel experience offered by the private car, and the compromise of a fixed-route system of mass transit?

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

EV Life

4 2023 $7500 $80,000 Personalize incentives Note: If you bought your EV before April 18, 2023, you can also check EV tax credit eligibility on FuelEconomy.gov. 4 2023 $7500 $80,000 Personalize incentives Note: If you bought your EV before April 18, 2023, you can also check EV tax credit eligibility on FuelEconomy.gov.