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Turbulence Ahead: Palantir Stocks Reel from Pentagon Budget Cuts and CEO’s Bold Moves

Palantir Technologies’ stock dropped over 5% following unsettling news from the Pentagon and internal company moves. The U.S. Defense Department plans to reduce its budget by 8% annually for the next five years, posing challenges for Palantir’s defense contracts. CEO Alex Karp

20 February 2025

Bikes·e-Bikes·Legislation·News·Scooters

California Cracks Down on E-Bikes! New Laws Coming in 2025

Major Changes for Electric Bikes in California In a landmark move, California is set to implement stricter regulations for electric bicycles starting January 1, 2025. This new legislation aims to clearly distinguish these bicycles from lightweight scooters and high-powered electric bikes, which

3 January 2025

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New Law Alert: E-Bikes for Kids Under 12 Are Banned in San Diego

Important Changes Coming for Young E-Bike Riders In a significant move set to impact San Diego families, California has introduced a new law, AB 2234, that will prevent children under the age of 12 from riding electric bicycles. This legislation will take

2 January 2025

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Big Moves in Government Affairs! New Leader Takes Charge

Conor Fennessy Joins Rocket Companies In a significant shift for government relations, Conor Fennessy has been appointed as the director of state government and external affairs for the Eastern U.S. at Rocket Companies, the powerhouse behind Rocket Mortgage. Starting January 6, Fennessy

2 January 2025

Charging·Electric Vehicle·EV·Infrastructure·Legislation·News

New Tax Hike for Electric Vehicle Owners! What’s Coming in 2025?

Exciting updates for electric vehicle (EV) owners in Wisconsin! Starting January 1, 2025, a new excise tax will take effect, impacting charging stations throughout the state. According to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, this tax will impose a fee of 3 cents

1 January 2025

Cars·EV·Flying Cars·Infrastructure·Legislation·News

Revolution in the Sky! Urban Commutes Take an Aerial Turn

The Skyward Leap in Urban Transport Changan Auto has teamed up with EHang Intelligent Equipment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., embarking on a transformative journey into the realm of flying vehicles. This bold collaboration, officially launched on December 21, doesn’t just aim at constructing

1 January 2025

Bikes·e-Bikes·Legislation·News

New Electric Bike Laws: What You Need to Know! Changes that Could Impact Your Ride

California’s electric bicycle regulations are undergoing a significant transformation following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent signing of SB-1271. The new law clarifies the state’s three-class e-bike system, directly affecting models available on the streets. In this updated framework, Class 1 e-bikes, which assist

1 January 2025

Bikes·e-Bikes·Legislation·News·Scooters

Teen on Electric Motorcycle Sparks Wild Police Chase

This past weekend, Folsom witnessed an astonishing police pursuit involving a 14-year-old boy on an electric motorcycle. The incident unfolded when local authorities received multiple reports about the teenager recklessly riding while making derogatory remarks and vandalizing property. The Folsom police dash-cam

1 January 2025

Charging·Electric Vehicle·EV·Infrastructure·Legislation·News

New Electric Car Tax Hits Wisconsin! What You Need to Know

Electric Vehicle Charging Tax Unveiled Starting tomorrow, Wisconsin will implement a new excise tax on electric vehicle (EV) charging that could impact users across the state. This initiative introduces a 3-cent tax for every kilowatt-hour consumed at public charging stations. In addition

1 January 2025

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Juveniles’ Wild Ride Ends in Crash: Will They Face Consequences?

Investigation Underway After Electric Motorcycle Accident A shocking incident unfolds in Temecula where four juveniles reportedly collided with a sedan while riding electric motorcycles. This alarming event took place just before 7 p.m. on Monday in the vicinity of La Serena Way

31 December 2024

Bikes·e-Bikes·Legislation·News

Worried About E-Bike Safety? New California Law Just Might Surprise You

A Critical Change in E-Bike Regulations In a bid to enhance safety, California’s new law, AB 2234, will come into effect in 2025, allowing local authorities to ban electric bicycles for children under the age of 12. The move follows alarming statistics

31 December 2024