A device called Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS), placed inside a vehicle's steering column, can passively measure a driver's blood alcohol level through a person's breath. If an impaired person is detected in the driver’s seat, the vehicle won't start.
Connecticut’s DOT will test the system for 12 months. The program is being paid for by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety.
State Department of Transportation spokesperson Josh Morgan said the devices will be placed in six state vehicles to test the reliability of the system.
Brian Morrison was in for a surprise when his daily commute turned into a nightmare. His MG ZS electric vehicle (EV) malfunctioned, locking him in his car while it raced down the road. His brakes would not respond to his touch, and the car refused to slow down.
His quick wit led him to call the police, who cleared the road as his car continued on. The only solution left to try was a controlled collision. They used the back of a moving van to gradually halt the runaway EV, telling Morrison to crash into the back of the van. They were successful. Technology failed this time, but good physics finally stopped the EV.
The IRS has just released new guidelines to enable dealers to take the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit from the buyers and apply it directly to the purchase of new and used electric vehicles.
When the EV tax credit reform was announced last year, it included a provision to introduce a new “point of sale” option after a year into the program – starting January 1, 2024. What the IRS calls a “transfer” is the ability of a new EV buyer to give the tax credit to the dealer that is selling the electric vehicle to them. In exchange, the dealer can give the equivalent “in cash or in the form of a partial payment or down payment.”
You can think of a branded title as one that has been “stamped” with a notification that something has happened to the car. Reading the Carfax report doesn’t always reveal the story behind the used car branded title, nor does it explain what each brand actually means.
Branded titles often come from insurance companies’ willingness to pay for repairs after a serious crash. If the damage is severe enough, the insurer will declare a total loss. You might also see vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles, which are also considered brands. Flood damage, hail damage, and other scenarios could lead to title brands.
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