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Sanders says no to gas taxes, electric vehicle fees to fund infrastructure deal
The progressive senator signals that dispute over funding for a bipartisan compromise remains major obstacle. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/sanders-says-no-gas-taxes-electric-vehicle-fees-fund-infrastructure-n1271490 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Dodge plans to build an electric vehicle that can beat the Hellcat
Anyone who follows electric vehicles knows that they can be incredibly fast. An excellent example is the Tesla Model S Plaid which is one of…
Watch a crane truck almost break the famous 11-foot-8 bridge
We love the 11-foot-8 bridge. If you were to ask us what the best bridge in the world is, we’d tell you it’s 11-foot-8. We…
Ford’s connected cars can now tell you if they’re being broken into
Ford’s connected security system is rolling out to all cars via the FordPass smartphone app. Source: https://www.engadget.com/ford-connected-cars-securialert-break-in-105706019.html?src=rss_b2c Proactive Computing found this story and shared it…
Study: Enactment of Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Encourage Drugged Driving Behavior
Researchers concluded, “[W]e found no predominant pattern suggesting that behaviors and attitudes were more tolerant in states with liberal marijuana policies.” The post Study: Enactment…
Ford brings back the Maverick name for a new compact truck
Rumors about Ford’s Maverick pickup have been floating around for a long time, and next week it will reveal the compact truck to the world….
Idiot driver ruins own car in a spectacular fashion
This driver was in too much of a hurry to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Arizona desert. They wove through traffic at a high…
California ridesharing services must use zero-emissions vehicles starting in 2023
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that in accordance with the implementation of SB 1014 of 2018, a regulation has been adopted that…
Android 12 is getting a digital car key feature
Last year, Apple announced CarKey, a way to unlock your car with your iPhone. Today, Google is following suit — the company just announced that…
Cracked bridge over Mississippi River highlights supply chain vulnerabilities
Every barge taken off the shipping route would add about 70 tractor-trailers to the roadways, an expert estimated. But trucks are in short supply. Source:…
UPS drivers strike in Maine over long hours, extra days during pandemic
United Parcel Service (UPS) drivers began picketing at a distribution hub in Maine this week in an effort to bring attention to the extended hours…
Subaru Solterra electric SUV confirmed as brand’s first AWD EV
Subaru has revealed details on its new, first all-electric model, and if you were worried there wouldn’t be enough EV SUVs around to choose between,…
Talladega to let people drive on track if they get vaccinated or tested
The Talladega Superspeedway will allow people a chance to drive on its famous track if they are willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine or be…
In Nevada, drivers can be arrested for unpaid tickets. Activists are fighting that.
Her $4,431 in traffic tickets ballooned to $20,000 in debt and the threat of arrest. The system is “money hungry,” she said. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nevada-drivers-can-be-arrested-unpaid-tickets-activists-are-fighting-n1266673 Droolin’…
Carper asks EPA to require half of new cars to be zero-emissions by 2030
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.) on Monday called for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop national tailpipe emissions standards…
Toyota built an internal combustion engine that sips hydrogen, and it sounds awesome
Japanese auto giant Toyota is working on a new-age hydrogen vehicle. When the words Toyota and Hydrogen are in the same sentence, the hydrogen-powered Toyota…
Elon Musk Shares Painfully Obvious Idea About the Difficulty of Self-Driving Cars
Elon Musk, one of the wealthiest people on the planet, sent a tweet Thursday night about the real problem with self-driving cars. And as you…
Subaru recalls nearly 900,000 vehicles for engine, suspension problems
The stalling recall covers more than 466,000 Crosstrek SUVs from 2018 and 2019 and Impreza cars from 2017 through 2019, and the suspension recall affects…
Segway Makes Futuristic Hydrogen-Powered Motorcycles Now, Because Why Not
Segway Check out Paul Blart’s new ride! Segway, the company that made ridiculous upright scooters in the 2000s, just announced its upcoming Apex H2 motorcycle,…
The U.S. Can Get to All Electric Vehicles by 2035
If all cars and trucks sold in the United States are electric by 2035, it could save consumers in the United States some $2.7 trillion…
2021 VW ID.4 completes 6,700-mile cross-country drive from New York to California
Volkswagen is on a mission to shatter people’s misconceptions of range anxiety by engaging on an 18-day, 6,700-mile cross-country drive in its 2021 ID.4 all-electric…
How to Ensure Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Is Accessible to Everyone
As the Biden administration puts the federal government’s muscle behind widespread electrification, one fact has becoming increasingly clear: The electric vehicle revolution is coming. But…
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