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Pilot program to provide e-bikes to low-income workers in Durango, CO; NREL/CEO study on use patterns, efficiency benefits

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Supported by a $50,000-grant from the Colorado Energy Office, 16 low-income workers in Durango, Colorado will receive e-bikes through a pilot program of the 4 Corners Office of Resource Efficiency ( 4CORE ). The e-bikes have a top speed of 20 mph. The bikes are Class II e-bikes—i.e., pedal-assist with a throttle.

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Tesla Model X Plaid is still dominating drag races nearly 2 years after launch

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Mercedes has long made the G-Class with its incredible Bi-Turbo V8, Dodge has been making its Durango SUV with supercharged V8s for years, and BMW has prided itself on the performance characteristics found in the X5M. sec 0-60 mph launch, 9.7-sec There is nothing new about the concept of the super-high-performance SUV. seconds.

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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When driving at 25 mph, a driver can travel the length of four football fields during the time it could take to enter a destination in navigation—all while distracted from the important task of driving. Dodge Durango GT. —David Strayer. Hyundai Sonata Base. Infiniti Q50 Premium. Jeep Compass Sport. Kia Sorento LX.

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