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UC Santa Cruz prof suggests self-driving cars will torpedo parking pricing as effective congestion management policy; “incentive to create havoc”

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In this paper, I identify and analyze a new channel through which AVs will have unambiguously negative environmental consequences—the removal of parking pricing, one of the most effective congestion management policies, from the urban transportation policy toolbox. His paper is published in the journal Transport Policy.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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When it comes to top speed, the customer can choose between two options: A maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) fulfills all requirements in city traffic and urban areas, while conserving energy and increasing range. If more speed is needed, the customer can choose a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).

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Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

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The system will enable the new advanced bus platform to achieve 45-70% increased fuel economy over average diesel powertrains and more than double the fuel economy improvement of hybrid-electrics, contributing to an overall lower cost of ownership for transit authorities and reduced emissions.

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Lectric XP 3.0 Review: Leveling up what ain’t broke

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Luckily, Lectric has listened to its customers and made several improvements to the latest model while keeping it at the same price. With this latest model, Lectric has also included a number of warning labels on the bike to help inform the rider about when, where, and how maintenance might be needed. While the XP 2.0 The XP 3.0

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SpaceX ship headed 1000 kilometers out to sea for expendable Falcon 9 launch

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Despite the booster’s disposal and record-smashing speed at main engine cut-off (MECO; 4 km/s or 8900 mph), SpaceX still managed to recover both of Falcon Heavy’s hypersonic fairing halves after they reentered Earth’s atmosphere and splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean almost 1500 kilometers (~930 mi) downrange. .*

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Zero-to-60 mph speeds are in the low-eight second range, which doesn’t quite put it in the performance or sporty category. Pricing and Warranties The 2023 Lexus UX 250h has a base price of $35,375, including the mandatory $1,150 destination fee. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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with 0-60 mph times of 5.9 of torque and gets to 60 mph in 4.1 Pricing These base prices for the 2024 Polestar 2 include the mandatory $1,400 Destination fee. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The Long Range puts-out 421 hp and 546 lb.-ft.

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