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Lewis H. Latimer: A Life of Lightbulb Moments

Cars That Think

Emblematic of the hope, faith, perseverance, and drive to overcome systemic legal and social barriers the song encapsulates is the life of self-taught technical genius Lewis H. So, he was a natural choice when Edison General Electric’s legal department was looking for someone to speak for the company in a spate of patent interference cases.

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IEA report finds “avoid, shift and improve” policies for urban transport could deliver up to $70T in savings through 2050

Green Car Congress

For example, increases in affordable, frequent and seamless public transport can alleviate local congestion while improving access and travel time to destinations and reducing household expenses on travel. Extra benefits include lower greenhouse-gas emissions and higher quality of life.

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My Tour Operator Is a B Corp. What Does That Mean? Should I Care?

Baua Electric

Much of this work we were already doing, but we have now committed to much more accountability and made a legal agreement to sustainability,” she said, adding that Aurora also amended the company’s constitution and formalized internal policies as part of the B Corp process. What’s the certification process?

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

Drivers want a safe, affordable and comfortable way to get from A to B. California led the way with the August 2022 law requiring all new cars, SUVs and pick up trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035. Several other states, including Massachusetts and New York, are expected to follow suit.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

Green Car Congress

The outcome could be a more affordable and effective way to share or park vehicles using a remote “valet.”. Dynamic Social Shuttle, New York and London. The approach helps consumers who can’t afford a car but want the benefits of owning one. The City Dash app tells users whether they are legally parked.

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NY Judge Pauses Ford’s EV Dealer Requirements

The Truth About Cars

A New York judge has halted Ford and Lincoln from instituting a specific set of requirements before allowing dealerships to sell the brands’ all-electric vehicles. for introducing a new certification process for EVs. However, the issue seems to be solving itself as an ailing economy means fewer people can afford new vehicles.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. …