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Should Right-to-Repair Laws Extend to Bionic Body Parts?

Cars That Think

When one user’s Argus II system broke, he had to crowdsource spare parts to get it working again; other users have defunct technology in their eyes or are simply mourning the vision upgrades they were promised. The paper explains that in the early days of commercial pacemakers, different company's brands didn’t have compatible parts.

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Six Mainstream Profit Models in the EV Charging Station Industry

Setec Powerr

Operators charge fees for the electricity provided, often regulated by state or federal guidelines. Users pay extra for these conveniences, ensuring a more personalized and efficient charging experience. Display screens at stations provide instructions, safety guidelines, and promotional content.

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Elon Musk’s “doppelgänger” from China banned from local social media

Teslarati

” He also stated that he would love to meet with his “doppelgänger” from China, provided that he is a real person. Yi Long Ma, for his part, also expressed his wish to meet with Elon Musk. Unfortunately for Musk and his “doppelgänger,” it would now be more difficult for them to meet personally.

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BMW Group Production leveraging virtual reality and augmented reality applications

Green Car Congress

Three people can go through the AR training at the same time, after receiving quick guidelines from a trainer who supervises their progress. Previously, a trainer had to work with one person at a time, while with the new system this number has increased to three. Target/actual comparisons in operations.

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81% of EVs Sold in 2023 Still Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit

EV Life

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) introduced new guidelines for a federal EV tax credit aimed at helping qualified drivers purchase an electric vehicle. The tax credit is part of a broader plan to make 50% of new vehicles sold in the United States hybrids or plug-ins by 2030.

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California Senate passes bill to accelerate adoption of EVs; support for low- and moderate-income motorists

Green Car Congress

Adopt revisions to CVRP criteria and guidelines by 30 June 2015 to ensure rebate levels are phased down in multiyear increments and to expand access and eligibility to low- and moderate-income persons, as specified. Update the funding plan at least every three years through 1 January 2023.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

Green Car Congress

The new UK strategy, now out for consultation, is a key part of a 25-Year Plan; stated goals for the strategy include: By 2025, to halve the number of people living in locations where concentrations of particulate matter are above the WHO guideline limit of 10 ug/m 3. However, transport emissions are only one part of the problem.

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