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IIHS studies find most e-scooter rider injuries happen on sidewalk

Green Car Congress

Neighborhood associations and advocacy groups like the National Disability Rights Network have also pushed for more stringent regulations. —Jessica Cicchino, IIHS vice president for research and the lead author of the studies. Moreover, riding alongside pedestrians may not be sustainable as usage continues to expand.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises. Some small players were gobbled up by bigger companies. The success of one-way car sharing services is prompting more companies to consider offering this service model. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

Green Car Congress

The fleets include two utility fleets, five cities and towns, three counties, ten private companies, two state fleets, ten school districts, and two universities. New vehicles to be deployed include 55 CNG vehicles, 363 propane vehicles, 89 hybrid electric vehicles, and 56 neighborhood electric vehicles. Total DOE award: $12,975,388.

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Proud of its roots

Electric Auto Association

The Denver EAA chapter is still dedicated to its core mission nearly 50 years after its founding. Members of the Denver Electric Vehicle Council tour the Xcel Energy Cherokee power plant. I ordered a controller from a company in California, which used a single power Darlington transistor, and 4 deep cycle 12-volt batteries.”

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Cupcake A.T.M.s and Fire Pits: What You Love at the Airport

Baua Electric

as Sprinkles calls them, are restocked with fresh baked goods twice daily, a company spokeswoman said. The dispenser was created by a French company, Short Édition, that specializes in brief works and is trying to encourage reading for fun ( located after security on the departures level by Gate 60). The cupcake A.T.M.s,