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Micromobility Reduces Car Emissions More Than Previously Thought

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According to recent research from Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy, a scooter ban may ease sidewalk congestion and keep potential riders and pedestrians safer, but it has a price. In a study looking at the effects of Atlanta’s 2019 ban on e-scooters and e-bikes in the city, travel times rose by around 10% on […].

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Honda starts construction of new CVT plant in Mexico

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The new transmission plant in Mexico will join existing Honda transmission manufacturing operations in Ohio and Georgia, increasing Honda’s annual transmission production capacity in North America from the current 1.375 million units to more than 1.7 Honda established its first Mexican manufacturing operations in September 1985.

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NHTSA: US traffic fatalities increased 3.3% in 2012

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Motorcycle rider fatalities increased for the third consecutive year (7.1% Thirteen states and Washington DC experienced reductions in overall traffic fatalities, led by Mississippi (48 fewer); New Jersey (38); Georgia (34); Alabama (30); and Utah (26). increase over 2011). increase over 2011).

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