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King County Metro to begin testing electric buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge

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King County Metro, the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, will soon begin testing long-range battery-powered buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge, the latest milestone toward a zero-emission fleet. The latest models can travel nearly six times farther than the fast-charge buses Metro currently has in its fleet.

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The King Will See You Now

Creative Greenius

For the 173nd installment of Cafe Plays at the Ruskin Group Theatre on Sunday, November 18, 2018 the theme was “Thanks for Nothing!” Joe Galliani’s “The King Will See You Now” was the 2nd of the five plays. It starred Sasha Venn & Jarad Kings. Directed by Paul Denk it was performed at 7:30pm and 9:00 pm. This is a recording of the 9 pm performance.

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VSAdmin/Philip - Please Acknowledge Technical Issues

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Quote: Originally Posted by dstevenslv. Most of the ad revenue is generated via 3rd party networks. I'm afraid the only response that will satisfy many of the users to to branch out and start another. That's a tall order. The tech is easy but building the content and getting people to participate is the lynch pin. Vertical Scope isn't interested in any particular niche.

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2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: At 39 mpg, the highest-mileage SUV without a charge port

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Yesterday, when we brought you our 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid first drive review, we missed one very important point. At 39 mpg, the RAV4 Hybrid is now the highest-mileage sport-utility vehicle (as the EPA lists them) without a charge port. All the more impressive is that it’s not a low, teardrop-shaped vehicle with utility compromised in the.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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EPIC index finds air pollution reduces global life expectancy by 1.8 years; single greatest threat to human health

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Fossil fuel-driven particulate air pollution cuts global average life expectancy by 1.8 years per person, according to a new pollution index and accompanying report produced by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC). The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) establishes particulate pollution as the single greatest threat to human health globally, with its effect on life expectancy exceeding that of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, behavioral killers such

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@LATimes I’ve Cut To The Chase To Save Busy Readers Valuable Time #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Before Volkswagen’s $50 billion push, and the e-Golf, there were these VW electric cars

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With the formal nod of Volkswagen’s board on Friday, Volkswagen is embarking upon a five-year, $50 billion all-in push to develop a new generation of electric cars, plus complementary autonomous-drive technologies and mobility services. As Volkswagen works toward a viable, global, mass-market business, and millions of vehicles built around.

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IIHS study finds GM front crash prevention systems cut police-reported crashes

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An IIHS study of General Motors vehicles with optional front crash prevention systems found that GM vehicles with autobrake and forward collision warning had 43% fewer police-reported front-to-rear crashes of all severities and 64% fewer front-to-rear crashes with injuries than the same vehicles without any front crash prevention technology. For vehicles equipped with forward collision warning only, the crash rate reductions were 17% for all front-to-rear crashes and 30% for front-to-rear crashe

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@LATimes How Bad Does The Climate Crisis Have To Get Before @DrPatSoonShiong Hires A Climate Change Editor?

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Top five EVs and hybrids for under £350 per month

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Yes government grants are no longer available for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and the one available for pure EVs has been reduced from £4,500 to £3,500, but the fact remains that these vehicles offer a glimpse into the future of motoring.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: First drive of 17-mile, 35-mpg plug-in crossover

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To understand the complicated path for Subaru’s first plug-in hybrid, first we needed to hike a mile in the automaker’s shoes. OK, more like 10 miles, actually—driving the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid gingerly up a dusty, bouldered, steep trail, past signage cautioning: “off-road vehicles only,” most of it without the.

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MIT proof-of-concept demo of ionic wind propulsion for aircraft

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MIT researchers have demonstrated that an aircraft with a 5-meter wingspan can sustain steady-level flight using ionic-wind propulsion. The aircraft has no moving parts, does not depend on fossil fuels to fly, and is completely silent. The researchers describe their proof of concept for electroaerodynamic (EAD) airplane propulsion in a paper in the journal Nature.

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An Airplane With No Moving Parts

Cars That Think

MIT researchers have used ion drive—until now a purely space-based system—to fly a model plane a short distance indoors.

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Video review: Ford Mustang 5.0 V8

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Delivering sleek new styling, sophisticated engine and suspension upgrades, as well as advanced driver assistance technologies and more customisation options, the new Ford Mustang offers exhilarating performance and a fun-to-drive experience like no other.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Colorado sides with California standards, doesn’t yet mandate electric vehicles

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Colorado last week formally joined the ranks of states that are in some way choosing to adopt California’s rules for emissions, rather than those of the federal government. With a unanimous vote by the state’s Air Quality Control Commission, Colorado is joining Pennsylvania and Washington in agreeing to adopt California low emission.

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Subaru introducing its first plug-in hybrid in US; Crosstrek Hybrid

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Subaru Corporation is introducing its first plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, in the US. Offering real all-wheel capability in a hybrid package, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid features the new Subaru StarDrive Technology that uniquely integrates electric motors, a 2.0-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a new Lineartronic (Continuously Variable Transmission).

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Milton Keynes, the Model Town Building Itself Around Self-Driving Cars

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The Milton Keynes Council envisions self-driving vehicles easing traffic congestion and eliminating parking spaces.

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2019 Suzuki Jimny: price and specs revealed

Green Cars News

Say hello to the new Suzuki Jimny, described as a “one-and-only, small, lightweight” off-roader

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Gas stations OK, electric-car chargers too ugly?

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Delays in rolling out new electric-car charging infrastructure may not just be about economics. Aesthetics may be holding back installations in some places too, according to the manager of electric-car sharing company Zipcar in Britain Jonathan Hampson, general manager for Zipcar in the United Kingdom told the Sunday Times that local political.

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Lithium Australia produces LFP cathode material and Li-ion batteries from mine waste

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Lithium Australia NL reported that its wholly owned subsidiary VSPC Ltd has successfully produced Li-ion battery cathode material, and Li-ion batteries (LIBs), from tri-lithium phosphate produced directly from mine waste using the SiLeach process. SiLeach background. During conventional processing, lithium is recovered only from spodumene concentrates, not lithium micas, which until now have been something of a forgotten resource.

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Now He’s A War Time President! #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Don’t rely on daytime running lights, plus other lighting tips for the winter commute

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With the clocks going back and the nights drawing in, there’s been a worrying trend on the road of drivers overly-relying on the use of daytime running lights.

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Commentary: Plug-in hybrids shouldn't just be California compliance cars

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With 17 miles of all-electric range, all-wheel drive, and a rugged-hatchback body style, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid could be the perfect entry point for a lot of buyers who'd like to get started driving on electric power. Electric-car advocates, who've already moved on to one of several longer-range fully electric vehicles, and see EVs with large.

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Volkswagen to spend ~€44B on e-mobility, autonomous driving, new mobility services and digitalization through 2023

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Over the coming five years to the end of 2023, the Volkswagen Group will be spending almost €44 billion alone on the e-mobility, autonomous driving, new mobility services and digitalization in its vehicles and at its plants. This represents approximately one-third of total expenditure for the 2019-2023 planning period and is the outcome of the Group’s planning round, which has now been completed and was discussed and endorsed by the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft at its meeti

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@LATimes Why Are You Covering Up This Story? #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Weekly Wheelspin: Mustang movie, Focus gets Active and all-new Evoque uncovered

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Been getting the de-icer out this week? A winter blast has been chilling most of the UK this week, and Theresa May’s Brexit plan has received its own frosty reception in parliament too.

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Musk announces more and faster Tesla Superchargers on the way

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is tweeting again, this time about expanding and potentially upgrading the company's Supercharger network. On Monday, Musk tweeted that the company will start deploying "much faster" Version 3 Superchargers early next year. The news comes on the heels of Tesla's announcement that it will ship Model 3s to Europe and Australia.

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FedEx acquiring 1,000 Chanje electric delivery vehicles

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FedEx Corp. will add 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet. ( Earlier post.) FedEx is purchasing 100 of the vehicles from Chanje Energy Inc and leasing 900 from Ryder System, Inc. The purpose-built electric vehicles will be operated by FedEx Express for commercial and residential pick-up and delivery services in the United States.

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@LATimes You Buried The Lead Again So I Added The Scoop To Your Half Written Headline #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Would you go on a cycling awareness course to get cheaper car insurance?

Green Cars News

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced 50 new measures to protect vulnerable road users, combat road rage and ultimately encourage greater mutual respect.

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2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid first drive review: all the bits and pieces in place

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The 2019 RAV4 Hybrid is Toyota’s way of flexing its corporate might. It’s as if the automaker called on each of its departments to create the new hybrid crossover SUV. The folks from design coughed up some 4Runner and Tacoma cues to give it a butch look. The Lexus team chiseled the cohesive, angular interior design. And the Prius.

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CSIRO to partner with Fortescue on hydrogen technologies; focus on metal membrane technology

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CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will partner with Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) on hydrogen technologies to support the development of new industries, create jobs and pave the way for low emissions export opportunities. The centerpiece of the $20-million partnership is an investment in CSIRO’s metal membrane technology, which enables ammonia to be used as a carrier material for hydrogen storage and transport. ( Earlier post.).

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Thanksgiving Appreciation For Low Gas Prices And Expert Wetwork #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Top five driving hacks, you’ll be amazed at the simple things you’re doing WRONG

Green Cars News

For all of the fun and frustration driving brings with it, it is still one of the most dangerous things you do on a day-to-day basis

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