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FTC Launches “Combating Auto Retail Scams” Rule

The Truth About Cars

What’s more, now they can point to specific legal provisions that will help protect them in the process. The CARS Rule also is a big win for honest industry members who already implement the Rule’s principles of truth and transparency at their dealerships. However, don’t expect it to automatically save you from dealer shenanigans.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Relying on a higher share of efficient, low-emission combined cycle power plants and wind energy could save €150 billion (US$200 billion) by 2030 while attaining the same CO 2 targets, Siemens says. Electricity prices in comparison. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge. Euro cents/kWh. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge.

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Finding The Wisest Ways To Global AI Regulation

Cars That Think

What do you make of these calls for regulations coming from inside the industry? It’s really interesting that the inside industry calls for it. And the reality is we need to ensure that when we’re shaping regulations, of course, industry should be heard and have a seat at the table, but others need to have a seat at the table as well.

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Electric Tractors and Their Potential in Indian Fields

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In the agricultural industry, the most extensively used fuel is diesel, and diesel is used to power the farms and farm equipment, and the most important of them is the farm tractor. Farm mechanization helps the  Indian agriculture industry to increase production by roughly about 40%. Electric Tractors In India.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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Although not a solid comparison due to drivecycle differences, the new Chevy Spark EV is EPA-rated for electricity consumption of 0.28 The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this.

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How Much Privacy Do You Really Have In Modern Vehicles?

The Truth About Cars

For the sake of comparison, streaming a 2-hour video at 1080p HD and 60 frames per second is only about 6 gigabytes. Even though the car brands we researched each had several long-winded privacy policies (Toyota wins with 12), we couldn’t find confirmation that any of the brands meet our Minimum Security Standards.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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We welcome the National Resources Defense Councils endorsement of the SetAmericaFree agenda, and the Union of Concerned Scientists Hybrid Centers inclusion of PHEVs in their comparison chart and their blog Readers of this FAQ can encourage local chapters and national organizations to begin public activities educating and promoting PHEVs.

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