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Challenges loom as New York schools slow to adopt electric buses, despite state support
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (427+ words) GATES, N.Y. " Gates-Chili is leading the charge in transitioning to electric school buses, becoming the only local district to make significant progress toward New York's state mandate for entirely electric fleets by 2035. The district has added 15 electric buses to its fleet,…...
Autonomous vehicles may soon roll into Rochester as part of Governor Hochul's state initiative
3+ hour ago (491+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Governor Kathy Hochul's state of the state address included a proposal to advance the autonomous vehicle pilot program, which could bring Waymo self-driving cars to Rochester by the end of the year. This development hinges on the proposal's inclusion…...
Spencerport outlines plans to buy 2 electric school buses; Vote set for Feb. 3
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (182+ words) SPENCERPORT, N.Y. " The Spencerport School District held an information session Tuesday to discuss the potential purchase of two electric school buses. The meeting took place at the district headquarters where parents gathered to learn more about the district's plans. The district…...
Experts explain why your car battery struggles in freezing temperatures
1+ week, 5+ day ago (469+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " As temperatures drop, car batteries have a tougher time getting started. Cold weather thickens engine oil, making it harder for the engine to start. Additionally, the cold slows down the chemical reactions inside the battery, resulting in less power....
China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute
3+ week, 1+ day ago (586+ words) A "guidance document" released by the EU on Monday gives instructions for Chinese EV manufacturers on making price offers for battery EVs, including minimum import prices and other details. The EU had imposed tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EV…...
Wall Street rises to records after the unemployment rate improves
3+ week, 4+ day ago (800+ words) The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% and topped its prior all-time high set earlier in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 237 points, or 0.5%, and likewise set a record, while the Nasdaq composite led the market with a 0.8% gain. The moves…...
GameStop details CEO’s compensation package which doesn’t include any guaranteed pay
3+ week, 6+ day ago (288+ words) GameStop is providing details on a new compensation package for CEO Ryan Cohen that is dependent on him meeting certain "significant" performance targets. The video game retailer said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday that Cohen would have to grow…...
Consumer Alert: Car Advisor has tactics to get the best price on deals as the year ends
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " If you're in the market for a new car, now is the time to visit dealerships. From Friday through New Year's Eve, it's considered the best time to buy a car, as dealers aim to clear out old inventory…...
Push for tax credits, rebates to help landscapers switch to battery-powered equipment in NY
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (371+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Monroe County leads all of upstate New York when it comes to air pollution caused by gas-powered lawn equipment, that's according to EPA air monitoring data. "In the Finger Lakes and Rochester region, Monroe County far and away is…...
New battery-powered car aims to give patients cheer at Golisano Children's Hospital
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) Patients at Golisano Children's Hospital have a new way to get. Rochester-area Honda dealers created a ride just for them, aiming to make them feel a little brighter. New battery-powered car aims to give patients cheer at Golisano Children's Hospital…...