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Quota Time: Connecticut Troopers May Have Faked 1000s of Citations

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According to local media , an audit stemming from an internal investigation has apparently uncovered a scheme in which troopers faked upwards of 26,000 tickets over a seven-year period. That sound you hear is lawmakers and the public alike clamoring for answers.

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Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Goal a Beacon for Other States

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But watching this tiny state go about its policy business, analysts say, might show other states how to light their own ways into a renewable future. I think that adds greatly to the likelihood of [Rhode Island’s] success,” says Morgan Higman , a clean energy researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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DOE Announces Up to $13M in Funding for Six Advanced Combustion and Emissions Controls RD Projects

Green Car Congress

The research projects will contribute to the development of high efficiency internal combustion engines with the goals of improving fuel economies by 20-40% in light-duty vehicles and attaining 55% brake thermal efficiency in heavy-duty engine systems. Funding beyond 2009 is subject to annual appropriations.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

Starting in 2025 they will have no new internal combustion engine models, then by 2030 will only sell battery-powered cars and SUVs. The rear continues the two-line LED tail light design that wraps the lift gate. Technology features include: A light show. Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models. Technology.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

Clean Fleet Report

By 2025 it will come out with no new internal combustion engine (ICE) models, then by 2030 will only sell electric cars and SUVs. The two-line LED lights are a signature Genesis design, front and rear. The G80 EV will be available sometime in fourth quarter 2022, initially in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

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BMW bringing 4-cylinder gasoline engines back to the US; more diesels to come

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We know there is still great potential for the continuing development of the internal combustion engine. Special emphasis is on light weight, compact size, and electric power. BMW will soon announce what vehicles will feature this new turbo 4-cylinder in the US; the vehicles will be introduced before year-end.

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