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Houston Chapter Tackles Tesla's Full Self Driving

Electric Auto Association

Tesla Vision Park Assist is part of the Tesla’s Full Self Driving suite and provides visual and audio alerts of surrounding objects. Image: Tesla) The car-buying public is in love with electric vehicle technology. If in FSD, you come to a street level and approach a stop sign, it will honor that sign.

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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

Green Car Congress

The city of Houston is set to receive the first Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Buy America-compliant mid-size autonomous bus in the US. Jointly developed by Phoenix Motorcars and EasyMile , the EZ Zeus self-driving bus will be deployed in real-life traffic conditions.

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Can You Plug an Electric Car into a Regular Outlet? & Other Charging Questions Answered

CleanTechnica EVs

By Samantha Houston If you’re in the market for an electric car, then you are probably also in the market for an electric car charger. A major part of your electric car-buying research is figuring out what your refueling (which is to say charging) routine will be. […].

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Auto lenders worry worsening economic system may manage to extra fraud

Baua Electric

Fraud is part of that.” An early fee default happens when a mortgage defaults inside of six months later the borrower buys and budget the automobile, McKenna mentioned. Greater than part of lenders surveyed this while mentioned dealer-perpetrated fraud is a significant worry. of survey respondents. Closing while, 10 p.c

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New Flyer to start development of first 60' fuel cell hybrid bus in North America; introduces 40' battery-electric bus

Green Car Congress

The electric propulsion system being integrated into New Flyer’s Buy America-compliant Xcelsior X60 heavy-duty transit bus platform includes a combination of batteries, a fuel cell, and hydrogen storage. The bus, which is expected to be completed in the middle of next year, will meet the FTA’s Buy-America requirements.

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NASA’s Artemis I Revives the Moonshot

Cars That Think

Much of Artemis’ hardware is refurbished: Its four main engines, and parts of its two strap-on boosters, all flew before on shuttle missions. There are certain fundamental aspects of deep space exploration that are really independent of money,” says Jim Geffre , Orion Vehicle Integration Manager at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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The First Things You Must Do After Purchasing a New EV

Clean Fleet Report

Take the right steps to keep it new Ensure You have Full Coverage Insurance for your New Car An exciting part of purchasing a new car comes with certain responsibilities. Get a car accident lawyer in Houston, TX , to protect yourself and your finances on the road!