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Genesis is quietly outpacing luxury rivals as EV availability expands into new states

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Genesis is making a name for itself in the US luxury market with a bold style and high-quality design. After launching in the US in late 2016, Hyundai’s luxury division, Genesis, is making its presence known in a big way. Genesis sales have grown from less than 7,000 in 2016 to over 69,000 last year, according to data from CNBC.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. turbo is the standard engine in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Earlier post.) When equipped with the standard 1.5L

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Audi of America expands Traffic Light Information to include Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory (GLOSA)

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In 2016, Audi, in collaboration with Traffic Technology Services (TTS), launched Traffic Light Information, an Audi connect PRIME feature that enables the car to communicate with the infrastructure in certain cities and metropolitan areas across the US. Houston, Kansas City, Kansas; Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Orlando, Fla.;

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IC Bus adds purpose-built propane school bus offering; PSI 8.8-liter propane engine and Allison transmission

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Purpose-built for the school bus industry, the CE Series with PSI propane engine is designed to provide diesel-like performance with higher torque at lower engine speeds. Deliveries will begin in summer 2015 and buses will go into service for the start of the 2015/2016 school year. liter engine. Click to enlarge. 8-11 November.

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Clean Energy to build new CNG stations for multiple transit agencies and large school district; agreements with trucking, refuse and others

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will construct new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations for Arlington Transit (ART) in Arlington County, Virginia; Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) in Long Island, NY; and North Kansas City (MO) School District, which is set to become the largest school district in the US to transition its school bus fleet to CNG. Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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7 finalists announced for USDOT Smart City Challenge; Amazon Web Services new partner

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The finalists are: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. The credits, support, and collaboration will help the winning city design and build a Smart City on the AWS Cloud. The winning city will be announced in June 2016.

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Westinghouse and Ameren Missouri form NexStart SMR Alliance for rapid licensing and deployment of Westinghouse Small Modular Reactor technology; targeting operation in 2022

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Design overview of the Westinghouse SMR. It utilizes passive safety systems and proven components, as well as modular construction techniques—all realized and already licensed in the AP1000 nuclear power plant design. The Empire District Electric Company; and Kansas City Power and Light Company. Earlier post.).

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