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Survey seeks public input on EV charging station locations
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (213+ words) The Harrisburg Area Transportation Study is asking residents to weigh in on where federally funded electric vehicle charging stations should be located in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties. The feedback will help guide decisions tied to federal infrastructure dollars. The…...
Elon Musk’s Grok can no longer undress images of real people on X
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (205+ words) Elon Musk's Grok artificial intelligence chatbot will no longer edit "images of real people in revealing clothing" on the X platform, the company confirmed Wednesday evening, following global outrage after Grok was found to be complying with user requests to…...
First federally funded EV charging stations put in place along PA Turnpike, 80 more expected by 2027
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (347+ words) The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Shapiro Administration bolstered the state's electric vehicle capability by adding two new charging units along the Turnpike. Applegreen Electric built the chargers, and they are among the first federally funded EV chargers…...
Pa. schools converting to solar power to save money
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (237+ words) A new study by PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center, in collaboration with the McClure Company, reveals that installing solar panels on school buildings across Pennsylvania could save taxpayers millions and generate electricity for thousands of homes. The "Solar Schools for…...
Elon Musk awarded $29 billion pay package from Tesla
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (502+ words) Tesla's board is giving CEO Elon Musk another huge payday. The company's latest CEO pay package, worth about $29 billion, comes several months after a Delaware court rejected for a second time Musk's 2018 performance award following a shareholder lawsuit. Musk is…...
State senator plans to introduce legislation to end emissions testing
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (133+ words) A Pennsylvania lawmaker plans to introduce legislation to end vehicle emissions testing. In a recent memo, Republican state Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr. said 99% of vehicles pass emissions tests in Pennsylvania. The State Senate has already passed two bills related to…...
Pennsylvania officials reveal installation of 2 gigawatts of solar energy technology
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (191+ words) TODAY, STATE OFFICIALS CONVERGED ON GIFFORD PINCHOT STATE PARK IN YORK COUNTY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH, THEY'VE BEEN ABLE TO INSTALL TWO GIGAWATTS OF SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY. IF ... Pennsylvania officials gathered at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York…...
Harrisburg School District unveils region’s largest electric school bus fleet
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (203+ words) Harrisburg School District has launched the region's largest electric school bus fleet, replacing 10 diesel buses with zero-emission alternatives thanks to an EPA grant. The Harrisburg School District has unveiled the largest electric school bus fleet in the region, taking a…...
What to know about buying electric vehicles after federal tax incentives end
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (415+ words) The massive tax and spending cut bill that Congress passed Thursday ends federal tax incentives for electric vehicles. Related video above: President Donald Trump expected to sign his 'big beautiful bill' after House passage Buyers have until Sept. 30 to qualify…...
New fee goes into effect for some vehicle owners; How much you're expected to pay
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (319+ words) In 2024, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new law into effect, creating a fee for electric and hybrid vehicle owners to contribute to road maintenance. Gas-powered vehicle owners help fund the roads through the gas tax. If you're a Pennsylvania driver…...