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White Plains
Business
Shell To Close 1,000 Gas Stations: Here's Why, Company Says
One of the nation's major oil companies says it will close 1,000 gas stations. Shell made the announcement in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report, saying the measure is “in response to customer needs” and aimed at reallocating those resources towards EV charging stations. Shell said it will close 500 stations in 2024 and the other 500 in 2025. "We believe growth in oil demand is set to slow in the second half of this decade and could start falling in the 2030s because of increasing vehicle efficiency and growth in electric vehicles," the company stated in the report. "Toda…
Hackensack
Police & Fire
Electric Car Fire At New Hackensack Apartment Complex Takes 7 Hours To Douse
A Hackensack firefighter was injured in an electric car blaze that took nearly seven hours to fully douse in the parking garage of a new apartment complex, authorities said. The firefighter was released after being treated at Hackensack University Medical Center for an undisclosed injury sustained at The Walcott, which opened a year ago on Main Street. The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, in the lower-level parking garage of the six-story building. Firefighters quickly located an Audi Q5 SUV and immediately knocked down the flames. "Additional precautions and measures were…
White Plains
News
Renovated Service Area Opens On Hutch In White Plains: Features Larger Store, More Restrooms
A newly renovated service area with upgraded facilities located along a busy parkway in Westchester is now open to travelers, officials announced. The opening of the upgraded Mamaroneck River service area, located along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) in White Plains, was announced by the New York State Department of Transportation on Friday, March 8. The renovated service area now has an expanded convenience store that still retains the original building's architectural features, which are meant to reflect the historic…
Nassau
Politics
'Simply Unrealistic': LI Republicans Want To 'Pump The Brakes' On Electric School Bus Mandate
A plan to mandate electric school buses on New York roadways in the next decade is meeting strong opposition from Republican state lawmakers. Several GOP state senators and assembly members were on hand at Long Island's Levittown Bus Depot on Sunday, Feb. 25 for a “Pump the Brakes” rally and press conference that was also attended by some fire safety and school officials. Attendees voiced their opposition to a state budget mandate that requires all new buses sold in New York to be zero-emission by 2027 and all buses on the road to be zero-emission by 2035. Opponents argued the impending ma…
Mercer
Schools
Princeton University Confiscates E-Scooters After Campus Ban On Electric Vehicles
Princeton University has confiscated at least 80 e-scooters following a ban on electric vehicles on campus, officials confirmed. Personal electric vehicles including hoverboards and electric and motorized skateboards, are prohibited to be used, stored, parked, or charged within the campus "restricted zone," according to Princeton's policy. The policy took effect on Thursday, Jan. 25. Electric bicycles in “assist” mode, provided that users follow all applicable traffic regulations and requirements are permitted on campus roadways but not pathways and sidewalks, the policy says. This policy…
Paramus
News
All New Cars Must Be Electric Come 2035 In New Jersey: Murphy
New cars in New Jersey will look a little different in 2035. Gov. Phil Murphy announced that by 2035 all new vehicle sales in New Jersey will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), with the transition beginning in 2027. Advanced Clean Cars II, which takes effect on Dec. 18, requires manufacturers of passenger cars and light-duty trucks to meet an annual ZEV requirement intended to increase the percentage of electric vehicles sold in the state. The filing also mandates traditional gasoline and diesel vehicles meet more stringent emission standards. With the new rule, vehicle manufacturers …
Warren Hunterdon
Business
Phillipsburg Bowling Alley Sets Final Closing Date As QuickChek Deal 'In The Works'
A beloved Phillipsburg bowling alley will soon be demolished and replaced with a 24-hour QuickChek. Warren Lanes at 671 Memorial Pkwy. will close its doors on Monday, July 31, its president Bill Reese posted on its Facebook page. Hi everyone, It appears the Quick Check deal is in the works. Our last day of business will be July 31. Thank you to all for your support. Bill Reese Posted by Warren Lanes on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Phillipsburg officials approved the plan to demolish the building and replace it with a 24-hour QuickChek complete with 16 gas pumps and a pair of charging port…
Paramus
Politics
NJ Reps Aim To Keep AM Radio In Vehicles
Many automakers are removing AM radios from their new electrical vehicles. Some New Jersey congressmen want to change that. Rep. Josh Gottenheimer (D-NJ), who represents most of Bergen County and parts of Passaic and Suffex County is the lead sponsor on a bill in the House of Represenatives that would require automakers to maintain AM radios in their new vehicles at no extra charge to the consumer. The bill, the AM for Every Vehicle Act, has support in the Senate from Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) and Sen. Ted Cruz. (D-TX) Gottenheimer's bill comes in the wake of reports that BMW, Volkswagen, M…
Lancaster
Police & Fire
Telsa Isolated After Multiple Electric Vehicles Catch Fire In Lancaster (
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Multiple electric vehicles on a car carrier caught fire in Lancaster County on Monday, Feb. 6, authorities say. The car was full of seven cars when a Tesla and a Chevy Volt caught fire on Route 222 north. "Three other vehicles were removed and transported along with the severely burnt trailer," according to Wayne's Towing and Recovery. Just before 7pm this evening, LCWC dispatched Manheim Township Fire Rescue and West Earl Fire to Route 222 north near... Posted by Spadaccia Photography on Monday, February 6, 2023 The road never shut down and the scene cleared in under two hours, but …
Adams
Lifestyle
Pennsylvania Ranks Among The Best States To Own Electric Vehicles, Website Says
The US government plans to ban the sale of gas-powered cars in 2035, which might have you wondering when you should make the switch to an electric vehicle. Bumper, an app for car owners, just released its second iteration of Best and Worst States to Own Electric Cars. The company's study ranks states on eleven metrics relating to both EV infrastructure and incentives—including the cost to recharge an EV, the number of public charging stations, and the current transaction sale price of new EVs to determine which states are the best to own an EV, you can read more about the method…
Armonk
News
Westchester County Executive Shares Details Of Proposed 2023 Budget
Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the details of his 2023 proposed capital budget, which requests $662.5 million in new appropriations. Latimer said in an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 13, that he submitted the 2023 Capital Budget to the Westchester County Board of Legislators for review. He said the budget includes investments in affordable housing, electric vehicles, recreational facilities, flood mitigation projects, and more. "Many of the projects in this budget focus on the environment and sustainability including the investment in electric vehicle infrastruc…
Baltimore
News
Maryland Is The Best State In Nation To Own An Electric Vehicle, Study Reveals
Maryland has ranked as the best state in the nation to drive an electric vehicle, according to a new study released by Bumper. With a recent push for more electric vehicles to be used in the United States and state bans for gas vehicles set in place, more drivers are considering investing in an electric vehicle. Maryland has taken the top spot ranking number one in the nation for the best state to own an electric vehicle, the Bumper study reveals. Multiple metrics are used to determine the rankings, from infrastructure, cost to charge a vehicle, public charging stations, and electric …
Hartford
News
Here's What New Sweeping CT Emissions-Reduction Law Means To You
Connecticut is joining many of its neighboring states in adopting new emissions standards for medium and heavy-duty vehicles to improve air quality across the state. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that state lawmakers approved legislation that would see the state adopt California’s emissions standards, similar to neighboring Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey. According to Lamont, the new standards “will ensure that manufacturers are producing cleaner vehicles and offering them for sale in Connecticut, giving prospective consumers more options while reducing a major source of in…
Capital District
News
On Earth Day, Albany County Unveils Host Of 'Green' Initiatives
Albany County is moving toward a greener future. Just in time for Earth Day, Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy unveiled a host of new policy initiatives Friday, April 22, aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Among his priorities is increasing the number of electric vehicles on county roadways. “The theme for Earth Day this year is ‘Invest in Our Planet,’ and these new policies and programs show that Albany County is putting our money where our mouth is,” McCoy said in a statement. “We’re making our first ever bulk purchase of electric vehicles, including four electric trucks and making a…
Greenwich
Business
Tesla Announces New Recall Of 578,000 Vehicles Due To 'Boombox' Function
Tesla is recalling nearly 600,000 more vehicles that pose a potential risk to pedestrians. The auto dealer announced that it is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the US because pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if warning risk sounds are obscured. Recalled vehicles include 2020 through 2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017 through 2022 Model 3 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the cars and SUVs subject to the recall have a “boombox” function that obscures audible warnings for pedestrians in violation of federal safety stand…
Rivertowns
Business
Chevy Will Spend $1B On Expanded Recall, Report Says
General Motors announced it is recalling more of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles in an expansion that is expected to cost the company another $1 billion, according to a report from CNBC The company made the announcement on Friday, Aug. 20, saying it is expanding the recall to include 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles due to the risk that the high-voltage battery packs could catch fire. This means the recall now covers all Bolt vehicles, including vehicles that received a repair from an earlier recall. Related - GM Recalls Vehicle For Second Time Due To Battery Defect That C…
North Salem
Business
GM Recalls Vehicle For Second Time Due To Battery Defect That Can Cause Fires
General Motors has issued a new recall of one of its vehicles due to battery defects that can lead to a risk of fires. The company is recalling 50,932 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles that were covered under a previous recall announced in November of 2020 and revised in May of 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA said its received reports of "one fire with the interim remedy and two fires with the final remedy." GM said it will replace the defective battery modules. In the meantime, the company is asking customers to take the following safe…
Mount Pleasant
Police & Fire
Department In Westchester County Gets First Electric Tesla Police Vehicle
Don't be surprised if you see a police officer tooling around town in a fancy new Tesla police car in the area. The department in Westchester County is the first in the area to receive delivery of its first fully electric police vehicle as the department looks to alternative fuel and green technology, said Hastings-on-Hudson Police Chief David Dosin. The 2020 Tesla Model Y was outfitted by Fleet Auto Supply in West Haven and is equipped with the state of the art Whelen CenCom Core Lighting Technology. The vehicle is also equipped with Tesla’s long-range package and has a fiv…
Westport
Police & Fire
Westport Police Add Electric 2020 Telsa To Fleet
The future is coming for a Fairfield County Police Department, which is adding a brand new Tesla to its fleet of squad cars. The Westport Police Department purchased a fully electric 2020 Tesla Model 3, becoming the first in Connecticut. The vehicle has already been delivered and is currently being outfitted with police equipment. The Tesla is expected to hit the roads by the last week in January next year. Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas said he chose the Model 3 because of its “superior performance, 5-star crash ratings, and industry-leading collision avoidance technology available i…
Hudson
News
Company Wants To Try Out Flying Car In Jersey City: Report
Ferries, tunnels, a bridge, helicopters, kayaks, jet skis, swimming, walking (when it's been cold enough) -- all have been used to cross the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. And now a California startup wants to add a retro-futurist option to the commuter menu: flying cars. Jersey Digs reports that Kitty Hawk Corp. has sought permission to erect a test hangar and a dock somewhere along Hudson Street in Jersey City for its Flyer, a small fan-driven craft that zips along at a height of about 10 feet. The company submitted an application with the state Departmen…
White Plains
News
Con Ed Proposes Stiff Rate Hikes In Westchester, NYC
Just weeks after announcing a gas moratorium beginning in March, Con Edison has sought approval for new electricity and gas rates in 2020 that could see customers in Westchester and New York City paying nearly six percent more for services. Con Edison announced that they are seeking the rate increase “to fund infrastructure and other investments that would give customers more convenient access to clean, energy-saving products; enhance safety and reliability; and make it easier for customers to get information about their usage and service.” The proposal seeks an additional $485 million…
Fairfield
Business
Tesla Hits Back In Battle With Connecticut
Will 2019 be the year that Tesla finally makes inroads in setting up a retail location in Connecticut? For the fourth consecutive year, Tesla is attempting to convince lawmakers in Connecticut to alter laws that prohibit the direct sale of vehicles to buyers by manufacturers, rather than through a franchise dealership. Tesla’s business model only calls for direct sales to consumers. Elon Musk’s company has butted heads with the state before, having a vehicle gallery Tesla was running forced to “cease all functions,” claiming that the Greenwich Avenue dealership was acting as a dealership, …
Somers
Schools
State's First Electric School Buses Unveiled In Westchester
The first all-electric school buses have rolled out on the streets of Westchester. The White Plains School District is testing out five buses that will be operated through National Express, marking the state's first foray into an electric fleet of buses. The 100-percent electric buses will get an estimated 66 miles on a full battery charge, and drivers will be able to track battery life through their cell phones. There is also a dial inside and outside the vehicle. While regular school bus engine can be heard from a block away, the electric buses are nearly silent and emit a four-ton…
White Plains
Lifestyle
Surge In Americans Who Expect To Buy Electric Cars, AAA Says
American drivers are going green, are you? With gas prices on the rise, a new study released by AAA found that demand for electric vehicles is on the rise, with 20 percent of Americans proclaiming their next car will be electric. The latest survey is an increase of 5 percent from last year. According to AAA, improved safety features, decreased ownership costs and increased driving ranges are driving consumers to electric cars. There is also less fears that the battery of an electric vehicle may run out of power mid-trip, the report states, noting that the prevalence of charging stations acr…
Mahwah-Ramsey
Lifestyle
Electric, Luxury Cars Make Global Debuts In Mahwah
The opening of the new Jaguar Land Rover North American headquarters in Mahwah is coinciding with the rollout of Jaguar's first all-electric vehicle and other new vehicles. The state-of-the-art headquarters is located at 100 Jaguar Land Rover Way. In addition to Jaguar's I-PACE, the other new vehicles are the Range Rover SV Coupe, and the global debut of the all-new high performance Jaguar F-PACE SVR. “The opening of our all new headquarters in New Jersey ushers in a new era for Jaguar Land Rover in North America in which we will have growing sales, expanded model lineups, and breakthroug…
