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AAA Foundation study: red light running deaths hit 10-year high

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More than two people are killed every day on US roads by drivers running through red lights, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were killed in red light running crashes in 2017—a 10-year high and a 28% increase since 2012.

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US new light-duty diesel sales dropped slightly in 2016 to 280,000 units from 300,000 in 2015

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The 2016 increase in diesel registrations was due to the expanding popularity and increasing number of choices in the light-duty pickup market, DTF said. Three Northeastern states had the highest percentage of new diesel car and SUV registrations in 2016: Vermont (+35%), Maine (+29%) and New Hampshire (+12%).

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Connecticut Light & Power in NU EV research study; Plug My Ride

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Four municipalities and a global financial services leader are joining with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) to install charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a research project with CL&P parent Northeast Utilities (NU). —Jeff Butler, CL&P’s president and COO.

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Tesla Tequila limited edition bottle, glass set sold out lightning fast

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Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, Tesla Tequila features a dry fruit and light vanilla nose with a balanced cinnamon pepper finish,” the Tesla shop described the limited edition set. “The exclusive, small-batch premium 100% de agave tequila añejo is made from sustainably sourced highland and lowland agaves.

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US auto dealers sue Mahindra & Mahindra over diesel pickup and SUVs

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The lawsuit alleges that Mahindra duped US auto dealers with promises of diesel light trucks and SUVS ( earlier post ) and then walked away with more than $60 million in cash and trade secrets. Mahindra told the dealers that its light trucks and SUVs were ready for delivery to the US market. The mass tort lawsuit was filed in U.S.

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EIA: E85 fueling station availability is increasing, but slowly; in 2% of all retail stations

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Currently, 2% of all retail stations (approximately 156,000 outlets) in the United States offer E85, serving the approximately 5% of the US light-duty vehicle fleet capable of running on E85. Only two states (New Hampshire and Alaska) currently have no E85 fueling stations, compared to nine that had none of these stations in 2007.

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Ford may extend its lead in commercial EV sales

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Forest Service with thousands of electric F150 Lightings. As initially reported by Outside , the Forest Service will be testing three F150 Lightnings in the most demanding conditions available to ensure the new trucks can handle the Forest Service’s rigorous workload.

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