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IKEA US and Electrify America to install ultra-fast public and fleet charging at more than 25 IKEA retail locations

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This is the first time Electrify America and Electrify Commercial are installing both public and fleet chargers at the same time for a project. Since opening its first charging station in May 2018, Electrify America has set a rapid pace for its network expansion, opening an average of nearly four stations per week.

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NTSB investigation of Model 3 fatal crash in March finds Autopilot was active

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The 2018 Tesla Model 3 EV was southbound in the right through lane of the 14000 block of State Highway 441 (US 441) in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, when it struck an eastbound 2019 International truck-tractor in combination with a semitrailer. Yet Tesla claims that it’s leading the way toward lifesaving, self-driving cars.

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SpaceX’s latest Falcon Heavy launch captured from a rare perspective

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NASA cameras installed on the International Space Station happened to be in the right place and at the right time to capture SpaceX’s latest Falcon Heavy launch from orbit. 15, 2023, from @NASAKennedy in Florida. Thanks to its timing, January 15th launch was already one of SpaceX’s most spectacular yet.

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Wärtsilä to equip first US ocean-going LNG fueling barge

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The vessel will be used to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel to cruise ships along the east coast of Florida, USA. Deliveries will continue throughout 2018 and 2019, and the vessel is scheduled to commence operations in 2020.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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2018 Lincoln Navigator unveiled at New York Auto Show in 2017. The 2018 Navigator is powered by a 3.5-liter The 2018 Navigator 4x2 delivers combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg (12.37 In January 2018, overall Ford Motor Company U.S. Click to enlarge. It features a high-strength aluminum-alloy body. year-on-year.

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Study: Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Slowly Declining

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According to data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), there were just 1,298 reported instances of catalytic converter theft in 2018. The rest of the top ten include Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Florida, and Washington — all of which ranged between 300 and 600 claims.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket passes static fire test three years in the making

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USSF-44 will be Falcon Heavy’s fourth launch since February 2018. Static fire of Falcon Heavy complete; targeting Tuesday, November 1 for launch of the USSF-44 mission from Launch Complex 39A in Florida — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 28, 2022. million lbf) of thrust. Falcon Heavy Flight 3.

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