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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

The EV’s homes are as might be expected, in the more populous and wealthier pockets of the San Francisco Bay Area and sprawling Los Angeles region stretching down to San Diego. Buyers could still receive federal tax credits and local incentives if available. The cars Californians choose set the tone for EV sales for 2021.

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GM’s Maven and Uber to pilot flexible car-sharing offer

Green Car Congress

Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, and Uber Technologies, Inc., Insurance coverage is included in the cost of every lease for a weekly price of $179 plus taxes and fees. There are no additional fees if a driver utilizes the vehicle for personal use. Maven recently expanded its Maven City car sharing to Los Angeles.

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Maven Gig begins expanding geographically; Bolt EV the most popular

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Maven Gig is expanding geographically, and provides vehicles for freelance drivers in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Having unlimited mileage and insurance to cover personal and commercial use are extremely important for drivers in the gig economy. Pricing starts at $189 plus taxes for a Chevrolet Cruze.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

EV Life

In this article, we’re going to show you how California residents can save over $15,000 on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y by taking advantage of available EV tax credits, rebates, and incentives. Any unused funds are not available as a refund or to be used on the following year’s taxes. Not anymore.

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Can We Identify a Person From Their Voice?

Cars That Think

Secret Service claims to be able to identify an unknown person in a voice-only lineup, comparing a recording of an unknown voice with a recording of a known speaker, as a reference. As such, there are many reasons to be concerned about its use in the criminal legal system. A 2020 U.S. Government Accountability Office report says that the U.S.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Rivian R1S

EV Life

American EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive initially unveiled a prototype of its futuristic all-electric SUV—the R1S—at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2018. The Launch Package comes with a selection of unique and exclusive paint colors or finishes, allowing every R1S owner to personalize their vehicle with a distinct look.

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A First: An AI System Has Been Named An Inventor

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He also is an adjunct assistant professor at the Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and he wrote The Reasonable Robot: Artificial Intelligence and the Law. Some patent applicants have been instructed by their attorney to use a person’s name on the patent even if a machine came up with the invention.