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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

As the story goes , its origins go back all the way to the 1980s when graphic designer Ken Wallace was walking outside of his Nova Scotia home with his daughter and noticed idling vehicles. Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. appeared first on Blink Charging.

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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

Baua Electric

Pool temperature: 84 degrees Public access: Non-guests can purchase a resort pass online to use the pool and fitness facilities through Resort Pass , a platform that partners with hotels across the United States to offer day passes to access exclusive amenities. There is one designated lap lane. There are two designated lap lanes.

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EPA awards $5M to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for cleaner big rigs

Green Car Congress

These trucks will run substantially cleaner than other rigs of the same vintage, and the program is designed to make a difference in air quality along Southern roads. The Clean Trucks Make Cents program will finance up to 100% of the purchase or lease of a pre-2007 tractor-trailer. Rush Enterprises, Inc.

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QOTD: Is 2024 the Year All-Weather Tires Hit the Mainstream?

The Truth About Cars

As gearheads, we know the difference of course, and often dive into the purchase with zealous amounts of comparison and opinion. Boling also gave his own personal example of winter trekking from Nashville to Ottawa to visit family. If only we could transfer this enthusiasm to everyone.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

The Truth About Cars

Back in February, I purchased an old Z4, one of the prior decade’s smattering of folding hardtop convertibles. I got a good impression of how the BMW fared for comfort on the drive from Nashville to Cincinnati. The Z’s simple interior design helps it age well, as do the circular climate controls that are unique to the model.

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

Cars That Think

And in 2005, the Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group purchased IBM's PC business. Both machines were designed for consumers, not just hobbyists or the technically skilled. He turned to William “Bill" Lowe , who had given some thought to the design of such a machine. In August, Tandy launched its TRS-80 , which came with games.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

A big benefit that is included in the purchase of a 2023 ID4 is three years of unlimited 30-minute fast charging with Electrify America (another VW company) at any of its 1,800 charge stations in the United States or Canada. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the 2023 ID4 AWD Pro S from Nashville to Chattanooga, Tennessee.