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NTSB recommends nationwide ban on personal electronic devices while driving; also calls for modifications to the equipment and the completion of a NHTSA rulemaking on collision warning systems

Green Car Congress

Following a Board meeting on a 2010 multi-vehicle highway accident in Gray Summit, Missouri, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for the first-ever nationwide ban on driver use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) while operating a motor vehicle. Source: NTSB presentation. Click to enlarge. Background.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

Members of Mid-America Electric Auto Association (MAEAA) , straddling KansasCity and stretching into Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, have been active in challenging two pieces of legislation in the Kansas State Legislature, including a 2019 ordinance to level a demand charge on the state’s solar-powered homes.

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

Driivz

Powered by Driivz for rapid expansion, Francis Energy has successfully secured NEVI grants to build charging stations along highway corridors in Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Missouri, Arkansas, Ohio, and Alabama. Conclusion It’s exciting to see progress toward building a robust EV charging network along 79,000 miles of U.S.

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

My goal at the time was to drive it to work 10 miles away, at the Department of Physics at the University of Missouri. Today, the Beetle is Garver’s daily driver, giving him a range of approximately 90 miles. “It That gives me 30 miles on a sunny day.” Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I

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Junkyard Find: 1964 Mercury Montclair Four-Door Hardtop Marauder

The Truth About Cars

Built in Missouri, probably shipped to Colorado by train, then sold new in Greeley, located about 60 miles north of Denver and the site of a famous Utopian community during the late 19th century. The Marauder name got ditched in 1966, then revived on a massive personal luxury coupe for 1969 - 1970.

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

My goal at the time was to drive it to work 10 miles away, at the Department of Physics at the University of Missouri. Today, the Beetle is Garver’s daily driver, giving him a range of approximately 90 miles. “It That gives me 30 miles on a sunny day.” Wayne Garver with his 1971 VW conversion. “I

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

First, by describing the white-glove Valet Service, where owners get personalized attention at their appointments, including all cars being detailed after the service is completed, and the service technician leaving a handwritten note for the owner. Currently all GV60 models are all-wheel drive.

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