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EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles

Baua Electric

Most of the vehicles eligible for replacement are powered by internal combustion engines that pre-date recent EPA emission standards. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. Get started here. –

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same. Identifying ideal routes is key to success,” says the LIGHTS group’s final report , and the learnings were underscored by the fleet operators taking part. Large commercial trucks and other heavy equipment have run on diesel fuel for many decades now.

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Cruise in hot seat amid Fire Department’s claims that robotaxis delayed responders in fatal incident

Teslarati

The incident, which happened on August 14, involved a pedestrian who was hit by a car in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco. The pedestrian’s injuries were so severe that there was heavy bleeding, and the person was no longer responding to verbal commands.

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Air Quality: Easy to Measure, Tough to Fix

Cars That Think

All outdoor activity in my neighborhood ceased for weeks, yet staying indoors didn't guarantee relief. LG led its presentation with personal air purifiers instead of televisions. There's no common standard for efficiency, however, so shoppers must cross their fingers and hope for the best. Harry Campbell. Portland, Ore.,

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

Government agencies draft guidelines and standards central to responsible vehicle disposal and recycling. Individual Perks Scrap car recycling extends personal gains beyond the horizon. Individuals become agents of transformation within their neighborhoods, collectively advancing the cause.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo comes standard with a Skyhook performance suspension that has electronic damping and a limited-slip differential. The electronically-assisted steering was direct, but light to the feel. A Skyhook suspension utilizes electronic sensors to control the body and wheel reactions to bumps and other road nuisances.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

The Levante Trofeo comes standard with a Skyhook performance suspension with electronic damping and a limited-slip differential, a stiff suspension that was not harsh. The Maserati Levante Trofeo is unique, even in Southern California, where every luxury car sold runs free on the highways and can be found in the most exclusive neighborhoods.