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IIHS: Speed limit increases in US caused 33,000 deaths over 20 years

Green Car Congress

Taking into account other factors that affected the fatality rate—including changes in unemployment, the number of potential young drivers (ages 16-24) and per capita alcohol consumption—he found that each 5 mph increase in the maximum speed limit resulted in a 4% increase in fatalities. Maximum speed limits January 1993.

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AYRO launches low-speed Electric Vaccine Vehicle

Green Car Congress

When configured as a street-legal vehicle it can serve populations unable to get to vaccination sites because they don’t have access to transportation—including millions of high-risk older adults and low-income households. Club Car will provide sales and service support for the vehicles to Element and its Clients.

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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products

Clean Fleet Report

With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined. If driving fast (legally) is your thing, checkout the all-new Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup that uses high-performance versions of the street GR86. GR Cup Series.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph). There was no NEV legislation on the books that made it legal,” White said. “I It went up to 50 mph.”. I like to think our club is doing a great job in spreading the word about EVs,” White said. An islander was importing them from Puerto Rico, and I bought one.”.

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Golia electric passenger transfer vehicle available in UK

Green Car Congress

The Golia multi-passenger electric vehicle (EV) has full N1 type approval, a 30 mph (48 km/h) top speed and a quick-swap battery pack for extended hours operations. The electric road-legal bus has a range of up to 50 miles (80 km) on a single charge and is fitted with a two-speed manual gearbox, to help traverse steeper gradients.

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