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The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%

Baua Electric

Washington State’s energy board cut the size of what would have been the state’s largest wind farm in half yesterday – here’s why. Wind farm controversy in Washington State The $1.7 But Horse Heaven has been stuck at the permitting stage with the seven-person Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) for the last three years.

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car2go opening in Washington DC

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car2go North America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, launches its car-sharing service in Washington DC this weekend. Beginning 24 March, car2go will begin to deploy 200 smart fortwo cars in Washington DC, distributing them throughout the entire District. and Portland, Oregon.

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Tesla registers insurance company at Giga Berlin’s address

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In Q2 2020, Elon Musk and Zachary Kirkhorn stated that the company intended to expand Tesla Insurance. Last month, those plans seemed to be pushing forward with the company taking steps to introduce Tesla Insurance in other US states, including Texas, Illinois, and Washington.

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range delivery estimates pushed to March-April 2024

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You can see the recent footage from Tesla’s Fremont factory below, with just a few Model 3 units appearing in the company’s outbound lot around the 4-minute mark. The vehicle was also showcased at the Washington D.C. Auto Show this month, alongside the newly released Cybertruck.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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For the past few years, our company has actually been warning that that freedom of mobility is now actually being threatened particularly in light of four megatrends that are affecting the future of transportation. Linking us both as an automotive and a mobility company. Health risks due to poor air quality and congestion.

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Driving Dystopia: Judge Dismisses Automotive Privacy Lawsuit

The Truth About Cars

Last week, a federal judge refused to have the courts reexamine a gaggle of class action lawsuits claiming automotive manufacturers had violated Washington State's privacy laws after allegations that on-board infotainment systems were recording customers’ private text messages and mobile phone call logs.

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Regulatory & Legal Alerts – Dec. 2017

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Washington. In Spokane County, Washington, job applicants will no longer be asked to disclose criminal convictions from the past 10 years. Avis Budget Car Rental LLC, the car rental company Avis will resolve its $2.7 In addition, the county will not conduct background checks until after determining a candidates qualifications.

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