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Democrats continue to drive less than Republicans in response to the pandemic

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The present analysis examined whether the pattern was still present in July 2020—the month with the most current available data. This was the case in both March 2020 (the first month with the pandemic) and June 2020. According to the Federal Highway Administration , in July 2020, VMT decreased by 11.2% compared with July 2019.

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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

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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. The NTSB’s full report will be available on the website in several weeks.

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Another cut at US electric vehicle range requirements and usage patterns; fully-charged LEAF could handle 83-95% of all driving days

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In an effort to calculate what percentage of daily trips in the US could be covered with a fully charged electric vehicle, two Columbia doctoral candidates recently conducted a statistical analysis using the National Household Travel Survey of 2009 on distances driven by the US population. Solar Journey USA project. miles per day).

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TRB releases new report identifying deficiencies impacting e-scooter rider safety

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The report also calls on State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO) to monitor all available data and determine how best to incorporate e-scooters into their behavioral safety plans. Personal ownership of e-scooters is also growing and projected to increase throughout this decade.

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

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billion in NEVI funding is allocated at the state level, with all 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participating, usually through an RFP process. Additional public funding available for EV charging infrastructure projects The NEVI Program is not your only option for government funding.

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Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act

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Inflation Reduction Act federal rebates On July 27, 2023, the US Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out guidelines for states, territories, and the District of Columbia to apply for their share of $8.5 The IRA rebates are still not yet available. It displays your personalized incentives and splits out tax credits from rebates.

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Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act

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Inflation Reduction Act rebates On July 27, 2023, the US Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out guidelines for states, territories, and the District of Columbia to apply for their share of $8.5 It then displays your personalized incentives and splits out tax credits from upfront discounts (i.e., Get started here.