Cars
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PublishedJuly 3, 2023
Tesla and China’s BYD post record sales on surge in electric-vehicle demand
In addition to slashing prices across its lineup, Tesla has offered perks such as 3 months of free fast-charging in the U.S. and insurance-related subsidies in China to stoke sales.
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PublishedMay 31, 2023
Biden administration seeks automatic emergency braking on all new cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is proposing the rule, estimates the technology could save more than 300 lives a year and help to avoid 24,000 injuries.
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PublishedMay 27, 2023
Commentary: Don’t touch that dial! Or why new cars need AM radio
This time-tested form of technology isn’t vulnerable to severe weather and reaches underserved and rural communities in Maine and across the U.S.
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PublishedApril 16, 2023
It’s easy to see what’s wrong with car culture. Fixing it is harder
In 'Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It,' Daniel Knowles says a lot about how cars make life worse, and not enough about what to do about it.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
Commentary: Want to modernize Maine’s vehicle inspection program? Eliminate it.
Mainers know the system is imperfect, subject to human error and the wrong incentives. Digitization won’t help.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2022
Commentary: ‘Right to repair’ protects consumers’ freedom to choose
Access to vehicles’ data is good for competition. My business and many others hope the people of Maine will agree.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2022
Ford, GM report mixed Q3 results in China as auto market continues COVID recovery
In the U.S., both Ford and GM's sales were up in the third quarter – 16% and 24%, respectively.