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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% One possible explanation could be that there’s an effect on the other side, where somebody who was on the verge of being able to afford a vehicle now has an incentive to buy one and earn some money with it.

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QOTD: What Feature Do You Want the Most?

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Yes, I know a sample of 20-100 comments isn't as statistically significant as a professionally designed study that polls at least 2,000 people, but you all are car people and some of you are going to be buying a new car soon. So, I want to hear it straight from you, the B and B. Sound off below.

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Austin study teases out changes in behavior in wake of suspension of Uber and Lyft service

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In May 2016, Austin voters blocked a ballot measure that would have allowed the companies to keep using their own background-check systems. Rounding out the respondents, 3% switched to public transit and 42% switched to another, smaller transportation networking company. Many were short-lived, but some are still in business.

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Regulatory & Legal Alerts – Dec. 2017

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According to a litigation statistics report issued by WebRecon LLC, consumer lawsuits alleging a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act increased by nearly 60% in September from the prior month. Avis Budget Car Rental LLC, the car rental company Avis will resolve its $2.7 FCRA Suits Increase 60% from August to September .

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Purchase incentives Not every vehicle is one that the government will “pay” you to buy, but many EVs fall into this category. If you love superb performance in a vehicle, you have to love that statistic.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

The Truth About Cars

Car companies that exceed the new restrictions could face substantial penalties. It's also easy to scare the electorate by screaming that the government will take away your choice to buy whatever vehicle you want or need. Even the automaker's lobbying group seems to be onboard here, which is often not the case. Fear is effective.

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Choosing the best EV charger for your electric car

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You will find out that the companies who sell EVSE refer to them as just EV chargers on their websites. Below are the tips to consider to ensure you are buying the ideal electric vehicle charger that suits your demands. Well, if you find the reviews amazing, go ahead and buy it. Charging power required by the charger.