Vancouver Island rats sending cars to the shop in record numbers this season

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The soy-covered automotive wiring is just too tempting for the rodents read more »

Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan

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Supporters of House Bill 1075 say it’s an important step, given the growth of such companies in recent years. Multiple studies have found that ride-hailing vehicles emit more greenhouse gases per passenger mile traveled than the average car, partly because of the time they spend driving between trips. read more »

NHTSA Reveals Its Many Accomplishments, 2017–2021

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Sometimes, when you're leaving a job, you get an exit interview. What went right? What went wrong? Why did you ever think it was okay to microwave your leftover fish tacos in the office kitchenette? Well, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in wrapping up its four-year tenure under the prior presidential regime, decided to give itself an exit interview of sorts, releasing a document titled "NHTSA Chief Accomplishments, 2017-21." With 22 bullet points and about 1200 words, it's a bit much to go through line by line, but let's take a look at the highlights. read more »