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86 Deaths and Counting: N.Y.C. Fire Fatalities Have Nearly Doubled This Year

The Brooklyn blaze that killed six people this week renewed focus on the soaring death toll and raised questions about whether e-bike batteries have played a role.

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GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years

General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.

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Why Some Schools Are Hitting the Brakes on Electric Buses

The new models can prove expensive and unreliable and lack the range to fully replace older buses, stalling a transition from fossil fuels.

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