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EPA 2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

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The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

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EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

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Energy-related CO 2 emissions buy state, 2010. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released a new report, State-Level Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 2000-2010. Topping the list for absolute emissions in 2010 was Texas (652.6 tonnes of CO 2 per person), followed by North Dakota (80.4 Source: EIA.

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GHSA projects that drivers killed more than 7500 pedestrians in 2022; most since 1981

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The report also includes an analysis of 2021 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that finds that pedestrian fatalities have increased 77% since 2010, compared to 25% for all other traffic-related deaths. Pedestrian Safety Trends, 2010-2021. Earlier post.)

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NTSB recommends nationwide ban on personal electronic devices while driving; also calls for modifications to the equipment and the completion of a NHTSA rulemaking on collision warning systems

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Photo from the scene of the 2010 Gray Summit accident, the investigation of which prompted NTSB to call for the ban on PEDs. On 5 August 2010, on a section of Interstate 44 in Gray Summit, Missouri, a pickup truck ran into the back of a truck-tractor that had slowed due to an active construction zone. Source: NTSB presentation.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

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The side glass extends well toward the rear, and the lack of a B-pillar means blind spot detection (not available) isn’t missed. Overall the Z4 has impressed me with its enthusiastic personality and excellent handling. .& Though it’s low to the ground, visibility is generally good to the front, side, and blind spot areas.

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ABB launches modular 360 kW charger that can charge up to 4 vehicles at once

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Terra 360 will be available in Europe from the end of 2021, and in the US, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions in 2022. To personalize the appearance, customers can ‘brand’ the chargers by using different foiling or changing the color of the LED light strips. Terra 360 chargers are fully customizable.

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Volkswagen WeShare launched in Berlin as full-electric service; 1,500 e-Golfs to start

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The number of car sharing users in Germany has risen 14-fold since 2010. Only about 180,000 people were registered as car sharing users in 2010 and the number had grown to 2.46 Volkswagen We” pools all the digital services available for people’s own cars and beyond. million by the beginning of this year.

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