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Volvo Car Corp. demonstrates autonomous driving in traffic jams; traffic jam assistance system ready for production in 2014

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Drivers in major metropolitan areas such as New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles spend even longer times queuing to and from work every day. Autonomous driving has potential for improving road safety, traffic flow and fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution

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But the extra emissions released as a result can cause 50% higher costs to human health and the environment.). They then modeled the emissions from those power plants, the effects of emissions on air pollution in downwind counties, and the resulting implications for human health and the environment.

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Test drive the Fusion Hybrid and attend American Idol finale

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Ford’s new 2010 Fusion will deliver the best-in-class fuel economy of any midsize sedan in America. Local Ford dealers will loan new 2010 Ford Fusions to party hosts for the evening allowing guests to experience the vehicle among friends in a festive environment. Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia.

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