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Automating Road Maintenance With LiDAR Technology

Cars That Think

They noticed that the roads in their New England area were in poor condition, and wanted to see if there was a way to help solve the way road maintenance is performed. With this automated system, road maintenance can become a faster, more reliable, and more efficient process for towns and cities around the country.

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Your Questions Answered: How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV?

Blink Charging

EV drivers can enjoy tax credits and lower maintenance costs. But how much does it cost to charge an electric car? In a state like North Dakota, electricity can be under 10 cents/kWh while in Connecticut, it may cost over 33 cents/kWh. However, you can only store this electricity in the battery if it has room to store energy.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

Green Car Congress

Two tanks with a three-layer structure made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic and other materials are used to store hydrogen at 70 MPa (approximately 700 bars or 10,000 psi). That, in fact, is why we named this car Mirai. —Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation President/CEO. High-pressure Hydrogen Tanks. The Prius analogy.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

There were two Level 2 charging stations about six blocks away in a grocery store parking lot, but that was not a convenient or reliable option. Considering the costs associated with installation and maintenance and anticipating the resistance I’m likely to encounter, I decided to put my charger crusade on hold.” households.