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BMW Group Launches car sharing service “ReachNow” in Seattle

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Following a successful pilot program, BMW Group has launched ReachNow, a free-floating premium car sharing service, in Seattle. The initial fleet of 370 vehicles, including the BMW i3, the BMW 3 Series and the MINI Cooper, will be located on the streets of Seattle for immediate use. Vehicles on-hand at the airport.

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When Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable for Truck Accidents

Clean Fleet Report

In places like Seattle, truck accidents are a serious problem. Victims often turn to a Seattle truck accident attorney to prove negligence and get compensation. Companies that cut corners or skip legal requirements put lives at risk. If an accident happens because a company ignored these rules, they can face legal consequences.

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Seattle-Area Hellcat Driver Banned from Driving His Car Over Idiotic and Dangerous Behavior

The Truth About Cars

There are so many well-documented accounts of people doing dumb things in high-powered cars that it’s become satisfying to see some of them suffering the legal consequences of their actions. Since the reckless driving charge, the 20-year-old has racked up even more violations, picking up citations for noise and speeding.

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NHTSA issues formal request for detailed information from Tesla on Model S battery pack

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a formal—and legally enforceable—request for detailed information from Tesla Motors for the agency’s preliminary investigation into the battery pack of the Model S in the wake of two vehicle fires caused by impact with road debris. Earlier post.).

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Kenworth T680 fuel cell tractor on display at CES

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The T680 has been running trials in the Seattle area and performing very well. With a dual-rotor traction motor output of 565 horsepower, the truck is capable of carrying the legal gross combination weight of a Class 8 vehicle. Kenworth’s hydrogen fuel-cell T680 is a reality.

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DOE Award Supports Largest Single Deployment of EVs and Infrastructure Yet; Up to 5,000 Nissan LEAF EVs in 5 Regions

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million, for installation of approximately 2,500 charging stations in each of five markets: Tennessee, Oregon, San Diego, Seattle and the Phoenix/Tucson region. Scott Becker vice president, Legal and General Counsel, Nissan North America. Nissan introduced the LEAF on 2 August.

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BMW’s ReachNow car sharing expands to Brooklyn, launches pilot programs for new mobility services

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The expansion to Brooklyn marks the company’s first expansion beyond the West Coast of the United States; the service currently operates in Seattle and Portland. ReachNow’s Ride on-demand service will launch as a pilot program in Seattle on 8 Dec. ReachNow Share service will begin in Seattle on 15 Dec.

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