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Secaucus NJ, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today that it has awarded a $99.5 million grant to NJ TRANSIT to modernize the 31-year-old Meadowlands Bus Garage in Secaucus to accommodate electric buses, consistent with the agency’s Zero-Emission Bus Transition Plan. Highlights include installing charging equipment and constructing shelter and maintenance facilities.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a surprising and rare joint appearance, the leaders of Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru gathered in Tokyo today to unveil significant new investments in gas-powered engines. This bold move comes as the automotive industry grapples with fluctuating consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs).
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Ridgewood NJ, exciting news is on the horizon for residents of Ridgewood as the village proudly unveils its first all-electric vehicle – a sleek 2023 Ford F150 Lightning! This groundbreaking addition marks a significant step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility within the community.
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Ridgewood NJ, that’s the ticket, if all Americans were compelled to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) according to the schedule outlined in Biden’s EPA mandates, instead of the Earth’s temperature reaching 60 degrees, the average temperature would be marginally lower, at approximately 59.99 degrees.
Continue reading Data Shows Transition to EV’s Will Have Minimal Impact
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Cities across the U.S., including high-profile ones like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, are grappling with significant air pollution due to traffic congestion. This issue, however, isn’t confined to these metropolitan giants; it’s a widespread challenge that impacts numerous cities nationwide. Internationally, some cities have pioneered the innovative approach of instituting car-free days, contributing to a marked improvement in air quality. While city authorities have yet to adopt such measures, there might be an untapped readiness among its citizens to embrace change.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized regulations aimed at curbing tailpipe emissions from passenger cars and light trucks as part of a broader strategy to shift the United States towards electric vehicles.
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Hackensack Nj, on March 8th at 01:30am the City of Hackensack Fire Department members of 4th platoon responded to 435 Main St on Box 5-6-2. An activation of the elevator pit smoke detector led Engine 5 to the lower level parking garage below the 6 story light weight occupied apartment building. It was there that Engine 5 was met with banked down smoke causing limited visibility while searching for the cause. A car fire was quickly located and 2 lines were stretched with one operating. The car fire was swiftly knocked down. Additional precautions and measures were required due to the fact that it was an electric vehicle (EV) which do not extinguish easily as regular vehicles do. Firefighters operated on scene for about 7hrs until the vehicle was fully extinguished and able to be safely removed from below the apartments. One firefighter was injured and was released from Hackensack Hospital overnight.
Continue reading City of Hackensack Fire Department Douses Electric Vehicle Fire in Parking Garage
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Ridgewood NJ, The electric vehicle (EV) industry is experiencing a sudden slowdown, and it’s hitting once-promising startups the hardest. Shares of companies like Rivian and Lucid have plummeted by more than 90% from their previous highs.
Continue reading Has The Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry Run Out of Juice ?
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Paramus NJ, Tesla has told suppliers it wants to start production of a new electric vehicle in mid-2025. Codenamed ‘Redwood’, the next-generation vehicle is expected to drive a new wave of growth. Tesla has forecasted a weekly production volume of 10,000 vehicles. The new vehicle may be the entry-level $25,000 car that Elon Musk first promised to build in 2020. Tesla plans to make an inexpensive robotaxi based on the same vehicle architecture as the $25,000 electric car.
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Ridgewood NJ, Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that the public and first responders use or interact with daily. While these batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged, or stored.
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River Vale NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39) released the following statement after news broke of Connecticut’s Governor withdrawing his plan to mandate future electric vehicle purchases by 2035 after bi-partisan pushback from Connecticut’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the filing of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule for adoption on December 18, setting the state on the road toward better air quality and cleaner choices for new car buyers while combatting the worsening climate crisis. New Jersey joins a growing number of states that are requiring vehicle manufacturers to make zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) an increasing percentage of their new light-duty vehicle sales beginning in model year 2027, ramping up to 100% ZEVs by 2035.
Continue reading Murphy Administration to require all new car sales to be electric by 2035
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Paramus NJ, according to Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza the hand made to order in Goodwood, England, the Rolls-Royce Spectre is now being sold right here in the heart of Bergen County in Paramus!
Continue reading Rolls-Royce New Electric Vehicle Goes On Sale in Paramus
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Ridgewood NJ, Toyota has released a new roadmap showing how it will regain competitiveness and sell 3.5 million EVs by 2030. It is working on four battery technology solutions. Three of the solutions use liquid electrolytes and the fourth is a solid-state battery. The company is also putting a lot of effort into shrinking the height of its battery packs. This article goes into detail about Toyota’s plans.
Continue reading Toyota reveals its plan for four EV battery technology solutions
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III along with the Board of County Commissioners and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella recently celebrated the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Bergen County Administrative Complex in Hackensack. With the installation of the new chargers, the County increases its total charging footprint by 40 percent with the capacity to accommodate 16 additional cars. In total, Bergen County has installed 37 electric vehicle charging stations at County facilities over the last four years.
Continue reading BERGEN COUNTY EXPANDS ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CAPACITY
