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May 30 2022
News
While Electric Vehicles Proliferate, Charging Stations Lag Behind
U.S. efforts to build a national network of electric vehicle charging stations are moving slowly as states figure out how to fairly dole out public funding to kick-start a new service industry.
Wall Street Journal (News)
May 22 2023
News
Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle In Rocky Hill: Police
ROCKY HILL, CT — A bicyclist was badly hurt Saturday night after being hit by vehicle in town, according to the Rocky Hill Police Department.
The Hartford Courant reports the 70-year-old male bicyclist was critically injured in the incident, which was reported at about 9:49 p.m.
Rocky Hill police said the collision was in the area of 2301 Silas Deane Highway.
Patch.com
May 21 2023
News
4-year-old hit by MPD vehicle
A 4-year-old boy was struck by a MarshA 4-year-old boy was struck by a Marshalltown Police Department vehicle Saturday night. The vehicle was driven by Officer David Danielson. The accident occurred near the intersection of Woodbury Street and North 12th Avenue. Danielson was conducting a routine patrol through the area at the time. The officer immediately summoned medical treatment for the
Marshalltown Times Republican
Aug 22 2022
News
Study finds electric vehicle owners struggle to charge at public stations
The Biden administration’s push toward electric vehicles is hitting speed bumps as a new poll shows thousands of EV owners are struggling to charge their cars while away from home.
Consumer research firm J.D. Power released its second annual United States Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study last week, showing that 20% of EV owners reported “operability and maintenance a
Washington Examiner
May 29 2023
News
Nvidia, MediaTek to collaborate on power advanced vehicle infotainment systems
Nvidia Corp. and MediaTek Inc. will partner on technology to power advanced vehicle infotainment systems that can stream video or games or interact with drivers through artificial intelligence, the companies announced Monday.
The agreement, which will include MediaTek systems and Nvidia software, was made public at the Computex technology trade show in Taipei, Taiwan, according to
Fox Business
Jun 04 2021
Opinion
Biden Electric-Vehicle Subsidies: A ‘Green’ Giveaway to the Rich
Regardless of party affiliation, few Americans support taxpayer subsidies for the rich and well-off. But if you look closely at his plans for electric vehicles, that’s exactly what President Biden is currently promoting.
The president included a whopping $174 billion for electric-vehicle subsidies in his $2 trillion “infrastructure” proposal. And in a recent speech, Biden argued that “
National Review
May 17 2023
News
Firefighters called to Wichita Transit Center after electric bus catches fire
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita firefighters say it took thousands of gallons of water to extinguish a bus fire Wednesday at the Wichita Transit Center. Firefighters were called to the station on South Topeka around 1:30 a.m. Crews on scene found an electric bus had caught fire, and spread to the vehicle’s lithium ion batteries. Firefighters pumped water onto the bus for nearly an hour, using
KWCH
May 26 2023
News
City of Plymouth To Hold Memorial Day Ceremony And Vehicle Procession
A Memorial Day celebration will be held Monday, May 29th, from 9:00AM until Noon, in Plymouth. The celebration is hosted by the Plymouth American Legion Post 391, the Mayflower Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6695, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 528, and the Plymouth Lions Club. The event is being held in conjunction with the City of Plymouth. A tribute to veterans will begin at 9:15AM
Patch.com
Sep 20 2022
News
GM to sell up to 175,000 electric vehicles to Hertz through 2027
General Motors has agreed to sell up to 175,000 electric vehicles to Hertz Global over the next five years, the companies announced Tuesday.
The deal calls for GM to start supplying electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV to the rental car giant starting the first quarter of next year. Those vehicles are expected to be followed by newer EV models on the company’s
CNBC
May 21 2023
Analysis
Pete Buttigieg Loves God, Beer, and His Electric Mustang
The curious mind of Pete Buttigieg holds much of its functionality in reserve. Even as he discusses railroads and airlines, down to the pointillist data that is his current stock-in-trade, the US secretary of transportation comes off like a Mensa black card holder who might have a secret Go habit or a three-second Rubik’s Cube solution or a knack for supplying, off the top of his head, the day
Wired