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Oh Crap: Sewage Leak Causes Chaos on Connecticut Interstate

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A tractor-trailer leaking sewage onto a portion of I-95 in Connecticut resulted in numerous crashes and some impromptu off-roading this week. Reports from the Connecticut State Police specify that the incident took place in Fairfield County around 11 P.M. & [Images: Connecticut State Police] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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2024 Mustang Mach-E, Toyota diesel hybrids, states delay EV mandate: Today’s Car News

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Toyota may be mulling a bigger role for diesel. Despite long-held plans to align with California emissions standards, Connecticut and Maine have delayed adopting California’s EV sales mandate with recent decisions. Toyota had previously suggested that it would stop selling diesels in passenger vehicles. Privacy Policy.

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Connecticut providing up to $3K cash rebate for buyers of BEVs, FCEVs, and PHEVs while funding lasts

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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR). Under this new initiative, a cash rebate of up to $3,000 is now available for Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities who purchase or lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV).

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Solar Toyota Prius, Tesla court case, the cost of clean energy: Today's Car News

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Toyota tests a solar-powered Prius in Japan. The Connecticut Supreme Court will decide the future of Tesla stores. In Japan, Toyota. Cost estimates get real for renewable power plans. And General Motors cleans up not just its cars, but its factories and tires. Hybrids aren't just for cars and trains anymore.

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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

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From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population. Power explores the most popular vehicles sold be state.

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SunHydro to Receive 10 Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicles

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SunHydro announced an agreement with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. TMS) to place 10 Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles (FCHV-adv) in the Connecticut area this fall. The ten fuel cell vehicles will be kept in Connecticut and will be used by SunHydro/Proton Energy Systems staff, in addition to other community members.

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Toyota inviting royalty-free use of ~5,680 hydrogen fuel cell patents

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At CES, Toyota announced that it will invite royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel cell related patents held globally, including critical technologies developed for the new Toyota Mirai. The announcement covers only fuel cell-related patents wholly owned by Toyota. In May 2014, Toyota announced a $7.3-million

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