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Regulatory & Legal Alerts – Dec. 2017

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7, 2017, a law in New York State makes it possible for individuals convicted of certain criminal offenses to have up to two convictions sealed. Bus Driver Fired for Refusing ‘Mark of the Devil’ in Background Check Can Sue Employer, 10/31/2017. Feds Clarify: Medical Marijuana Isn’t An Excuse In Drug Testing, 11/10/2017.

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Replacing a gasoline-powered ride-hailing vehicle with an electric vehicle can deliver three times the carbon benefits of a personally owned electric vehicle, according to a study by a University of California, Davis, researcher of Uber and Lyft data. Ride-hailing vehicles travel more miles than personal vehicles, making them more efficient.

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CMU-led study finds that when Uber and Lyft enter cities, vehicle ownership increases

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When ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft show up in urban areas, vehicle registrations per capita increase by 0.7% The researchers analyzed data from major US cities between 2011 to 2017, comparing trends in cities where Uber and Lyft entered with those where they didn’t. Ward et al.

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Preh acquires power electronics company ePower from Kongsberg Automotive

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ePower Nordic AB was established in 2011 by Kongsberg Automotive and Swedish electronics company QRTECH to excel in the field of power electronics, meeting stringent requirements regarding quality, low weight and high power density. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2017. Preh was founded in 1919 in Bad Neustadt a.

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Karma Automotive debuts first Club Car Current EVs produced under agreement with AYRO

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The relationship with AYRO is part of Karma Automotive’s ongoing business-to-business (B2B) initiatives, utilizing KICC and the company’s OEM expertise and capabilities, to provide manufacturing, engineering, design, and other services to customers in the mobility space. Texas-based AYRO, Inc.,

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Ford-backed autonomous car company Argo AI is closing its doors

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Persons familiar with the situation have noted that Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle firm that debuted in 2017 with a $1 billion investment, is closing its doors. The autonomous driving startup’s founders personally addressed its more than 2,000 employees as well. — Jim Farley (@jimfarley98) October 26, 2022. .

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Tesla short seller Jim Chanos hit with lawsuit from partner over alleged fund misuse

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Aggressive Tesla short seller Jim Chanos has been sued by a partner who is accusing the famed short-seller of using company funds for his personal use. ” “The facts will show that the internal loan in question from the company was paid off in 2021,” he noted. million without informing his partners.

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