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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines pays $253K to CARB for violating at-berth regulations

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The rule requires container, passenger and refrigerated cargo ships to reduce emissions while docked at California’s busiest ports, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Hueneme, San Francisco and San Diego. CARB’s investigation revealed that from 2017 to 2018, Mitsui O.S.K.

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Georgia Tech team simulates risks of hacked connected vehicles; stalling 20% of cars could gridlock Manhattan

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In their simulations of hacking internet-connected cars, the researchers found that randomly stalling 20% of cars during rush hour would mean total traffic freeze. Not all cars on the road would have to be connected—just enough for hackers to stall 20% of all cars on the road. Credit: Yunker lab. Yunker, Jesse L. Yunker, Jesse L.

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California Air Resources Board settles with COSCO Container Lines for $965,000; >2,600 air quality violations from 2014-2017

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The violations were discovered during routine audits of the Shanghai-based company’s 2014-2017 fleet visits to the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach and the Port of Oakland. COSCO cooperated with the investigation and met its commitment for exceeding 80% power reductions in 2018.

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BMW expands 530e sedan inductive charging pilot program to US

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The pilot program began in Germany in 2018. The next step involves a 530e Readiness Survey about the garage and local electric grid. BMW Wireless Charging helps the driver maneuver the 530e into the correct parking position with the help of a WiFi connection between the charging station and vehicle.

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ION ENergy exits stealth mode with launch of UDYR 48V Li-ion battery for two- and three-wheelers

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The company formally launches at The Battery Show Europe 2018 with growing list of key customers. In combination, UDYR’s features give a preview into the future of smart charging, Vehicle-to-Grid technologies, and EV fleet management. The company expects to raise additional funding in 2018.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation. AVTA is committed to having an all electric fleet by 2018. Connect Transit will receive funding to replace diesel buses used in fixed route service with zero-emission, 40-foot, battery electric buses. State of Colorado Department of Transportation. New Jersey Transit.

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How the FCC Settles Radio-Spectrum Turf Wars

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This radio tower, located near downtown Los Angeles, is bedecked with 6-GHz fixed-microwave antennas that serve area police and fire departments. These links connect people in almost all areas, including far offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, where drilling platforms are common. Strategies for accomplishing that task vary.

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