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ADOT app update lets Arizonans carry vehicle registration in their digital wallets
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (174+ words) KJZZ ADOT app update lets Arizonans carry vehicle registration in their digital wallets Arizona drivers can now add their vehicle registration and title to their Arizona digital wallet, along with their driver's license or ID. That's the latest digital update from…...
Waymo says 'no disruptions' to service in metro Phoenix during vehicle recall
1+ week, 1+ day ago (124+ words) A spokesperson for Waymo says its autonomous vehicle service in the Valley won't be impacted by a recall of its entire fleet. Last week, Waymo announced a recall of more than 3, 700 vehicles to address a software defect that caused some…...
Prototype of 1st fully Mexican electric vehicle will be unveiled in June
1+ week, 4+ day ago (135+ words) KJZZ Prototype of 1st fully Mexican electric vehicle will be unveiled in June A Mexican government-led project to design and build a fully electric car in Mexico is getting off the ground, officials say. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says a prototype…...
USS Arizona submarine could be commissioned by 2029. It aims to carry the legacy forward
1+ week, 6+ day ago (831+ words) A famous nautical name with an Arizona connection is a couple of years from getting a new life in the seas. A group from Arizona recently traveled to Connecticut and Rhode Island to see the future USS Arizona, which is…...
Why does Arizona have more than 100 specialty license plates?
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (700+ words) Arizona currently has more than 100 specialty license plates " ranging from those for Arizona's universities to its pro sports teams to causes like childhood cancer research, first responders and Alzheimer's research....
Arizona's extreme heat could mean higher costs for hybrid and EV owners, new study says
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (212+ words) Rising temperatures in Arizona during the summer months could mean higher costs and more frequent charging for electric and hybrid car owners. The city of Phoenix has set goals to build and expand infrastructure that could support over 280, 000 electric vehicles…...
Walmart rolls out new EV charging stations at stores across Arizona, U. S.
2+ week, 6+ day ago (307+ words) Walmart is adding electric vehicle charging stations at stores throughout the country, including several in the Phoenix metro area. The first Walmart EV chargers in Arizona became available in November. They can be found at seven locations across the East…...
Jessica Cox, the 1st licensed airplane pilot without arms, will join Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (192+ words) New people will soon be inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame at the Pima Air and Space Museum. Among them is Jessica Cox, the first licensed armless airplane pilot. The Hall of Fame recognizes those in Arizona "who…...
E-15 fuel blend means cheaper gas but could cause 'extreme problems' for older vehicles
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (137+ words) In an effort to bring down fuel prices, the Trump administration has approved a cheaper blend of gasoline known as E-15. Many Arizona stations began selling the fuel Friday, but experts are warning drivers to be cautious. AAA Mountain West spokesperson…...
As gas prices spike, a look at the state of electric vehicles in Arizona
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1545+ words) Gas prices in Arizona continue to sit above the national average. AAA Arizona says a gallon of regular, unleaded today goes for $4. 57 " that's compared to $4. 02 a gallon nationally. And while prices are down a bit over the past few days,…...