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NHTSA proposes cyan lights for robotaxis, following Mercedes/China

The NHTSA has proposed using cyan-colored lights to identify vehicles operating autonomously, along with other additions to get ready for autonomous vehicles. As the autonomous vehicles start to spread on US roads, questions have come up about how to deal with these new driverless vehicles. One question involves emergency response – not only do the vehicles need to be prepared to respond to…
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Tesla's $10B solar factory could get 35 years of tax breaks in Texas

Tesla’s proposed $10 billion “Project Crystal Sun” solar factory in Texas could get up to 35 years of local tax breaks on its equipment, according to the four agreements Fort Bend County commissioners approved on Thursday. The vote was 4-0. And Tesla still hasn’t committed to building the plant in Texas. From a tax filing to four agreements As we first reported in August, Tesla applied…
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New Jersey may finally reverse its draconian e-bike law after massive backlash

New Jersey lawmakers are already looking to walk back one of the country’s most controversial e-bike laws, just months after the sweeping new regulations took effect and sparked widespread backlash from riders, bicycle shops, and advocacy groups. A newly introduced bill, S4830, sponsored by State Senator Raj Mukherji, would remove licensing, registration, and insurance requirements for…
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Lexus announces prices for its first 3-row electric SUV in Europe and the US

Lexus announced prices for its first fully electric three-row SUV, the 2027 TZ, with sales set to begin in the US later this year and in Europe in early 2027. 2027 Lexus TZ prices and range The new TZ is the largest, most luxurious Lexus electric SUV to date. It will go on sale by the end of 2026 in the US, and early 2027 in Europe. In the US, the 2027 Lexus TZ will be available in three trims…
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