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How to Prevent a Power Outage From Becoming a Crisis

Cars That Think

The electricity utility, Consolidated Edison, was able to fully restore service in Manhattan within a few hours. Meanwhile, in the surrounding boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, thousands of customers remained without electricity for days. COVID-19 changed all that.

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Mitsubishi bringing 2018 Outlander PHEV to US in December

Green Car Congress

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) will arrive in dealerships in December 2017 with an MSRP of $34,595. US fuel consumption and electric range figures are still to come. The two 60 kW full-time, high-output electric motors are separately mounted at the front and rear axles.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market. Publicity magnet Tesla said it delivered its first battery-electric Semi tractor on December 1. Put another way: Plan first, order trucks second.

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Portable Life-Support Device Provides Critical Care in Conflict and Disaster Zones

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He named it after the Toronto neighborhood where he still lives — Thornhill Medical. In 2017, it launched an enhanced version, MOVES SLC. ClearMate is an instrument — also portable and without electricity — which allows to take quick action in case of carbon monoxide poisoning. No need for supplies from large oxygen tanks.

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Austin Right Now

Baua Electric

As always, we pay for all of our meals and don’t accept free items. Add to that an electric atmosphere and wine glasses that seem to magically refill themselves — you’ll want to return just to see what the couple might cook or pour next. These lists will be updated as restaurants close and open, and as we find new gems to recommend.

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Report: Chinese Export Rule Changes Could Impact EV Battery Production

The Truth About Cars

This includes synthetic and natural graphite meeting the necessary thresholds to be used on electric vehicle batteries.& We’ve frequently commented on how shifting toward all-electric vehicles inherently benefits China due to it being the world’s largest battery supplier by a significant margin.

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