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Monitoring shows plumes of carcinogenic formaldehyde in neighborhoods along Houston’s Ship Channel

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Air pollution monitoring by the Houston Health Department in 2019 and 2020 recorded levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, along the Houston Ship Channel that pose potential health risks to surrounding neighborhoods. parts per billion. parts per billion of formaldehyde—more than 13 times EPA’s health screening level.

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EVgo and Amazon launch in-car EV charger navigation with Alexa

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Leveraging PlugShare, a part of the EVgo family, the hassle-free experience allows drivers to access PlugShare’s comprehensive public EV charging repository to locate nearby stations. This announcement follows the company’s previous news of supporting Amazon’s voice-initiated EV driver experience during CES 2023.

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Electrify America to install 30 charging stations with battery energy storage at the Port of Long Beach for drayage trucks

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Electrify America plans to install 30 electric fleet-dedicated chargers paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the Port of Long Beach, California, as part of Electrify America’s $25-million “Green City” investment in the region at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

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Nissan LEAF available at Santa Monica Enterprise Rent-A-Car location

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We’re making the Nissan LEAF available to local customers who are simply curious about the EV driving experience, those who are considering buying an EV, and those who want a fuel-efficient car rental option. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to be a leader in the electrification of the car rental and transportation industries.

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Robomart launches in West Hollywood

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Using the proprietary Robomart app, consumers can hail an automated store on wheels and have it arrive at their location in less than 10 minutes, making it the fastest delivery service available today. In 2018, Robomart made its debut at CES, where the company unveiled the world’s first self-driving grocery store.

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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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We also will broaden our learning through daily exposure to many robotics activities, such as considering how our Digit robots not only technically can master delivering packages from autonomous vehicles but also become valued parts of our neighborhoods. —Ken Washington, chief technology officer, Ford Motor Company.

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Chevrolet introduce electrified AWD Corvette: 2024 E-Ray hybrid

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The new E-Ray—available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models—is the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires are available with an optional performance package.

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