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More Electric Cars to Hit the US Market

More Electric Cars to Hit the US Market

More Electric Cars to Hit the US Market. New electric cars will soon be flooding the U.S. market to meet federal regulatory demands and to compete with Tesla. Automakers are currently spending more than $250 billion to develop over 200 new electric cars that are expected to hit the market by 2022.

But similar to challenges that Tesla is currently facing, will these cars be profitable for auto manufacturers? According to a new report by business consulting firm, AlixPartners, transitioning from conventional cars to electric vehicles will come at a steep price for automakers. The report says it will cost auto manufacturers about $9000 more than standard cars to build new electric vehicles and another $5700 for plug-in hybrids. The report also says the supply of these cars is likely to exceed customer demand, which means that automakers may be forced to sell them at a lower price due to intense competition. Auto executives are comparing clean mobility to organic food, saying that it’s just more expensive.

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Auto Accident Femur Injuries

Auto Accident Femur Traumatic Injuries

Auto Accident Femur Injuries – While cars are an essential mode of transportation and can help people get from place to place, there are also severe injuries that can result from an auto accident. Because a car accident can happen at any time, it is important for everyone to be prepared. Some of the statistics that have been released by the Association for Safe International Road Travel(ASIRT) include:

  • Close to 8,000 of the people killed every year in auto accidents in the United States are young drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 years old.
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Protecting Your Vehicle from Sun and Heat Damage

Protecting Your Vehicle from Sun and Heat Damage

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Auto Accident Lawyer. Motor vehicles require protection from the scorching sun and heat during the summer as these harsh conditions can push them past their limits. Simple upkeep and preventative maintenance can go a long way in keeping your car on the road and out of the repair shop.

Parked Vehicles

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DUI Fatal Accidents Increase on Holidays

DUI Fatal Accidents Increase on Holidays

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento auto accident lawyer. Holidays are a time of celebration in Sacramento as they are across the country. However, fatal drunk driving accidents increase in frequency during holiday periods. Let’s take a look at the incidence of DUI accidents on holidays, how different holidays rank and what can be done to stay safe when you are driving anytime of the year.

Easter Is One of the Deadliest Holidays

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Holiday Travel Auto Preparedness

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento auto accident lawyer. The holiday season is coming up fast, and many Californians will be on the road as they go visit family and friends. Others may use the time to take a winter vacation. A few tips on trip planning and safety on the road may help you and your family arrive at your destination and return home safely.

Checking Your Vehicle

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Enjoy Festivities at the Ice Rink

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento auto accident lawyer. The holidays are almost here. If you are looking for something to do Thanksgiving week, check out Sacramento’s ice rink. It is perfect for family members of all ages. Bring your skates or rent a pair at the rink.

Sacramento Ice Rink General Info

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Highway 99 Accident

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Highway 99 Accident

I’m Ed Smith, an accident attorney in Sacramento. It was a miserable drive along northbound Highway 99 through Sacramento this morning as commuters tried to inch their way towards Highway 50. It’s bad enough to be delayed by one traffic collision. It’s even more of a headache trying to manuever past two traffic accidents within a short distance of each other. Needless to say, many motorists were delayed due to Highway 99 accidents this morning.

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Personal Injury Attorney Discusses PCL Injuries

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Personal Injury Attorney Discusses PCL Injuries

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney. For people involved in car accidents, their cars are often subject to sudden stops. Perhaps the vehicle runs into the back of the car in front of them. This can compress the front of the car and cause substantial damage to the legs when the knees strike the dashboard. Depending on how hard the knees hit the dashboard, knees can get dislocated and sever important ligaments, such as the Posterior Cruciate Ligament, or PCL. The PCL plays an important role in proper knee function so people need to understand the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a PCL injury.

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Watt Avenue Single Car Crash

Watt Avenue Single Car Crash

Watt Avenue Single Car Crash

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento injury lawyer. A woman was severely injured in a violent crash on the morning of Tuesday, October 4, 2016. The single-car collision took place in the vicinity of Watt and Whitney avenues in Sacramento.

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Sacramento Halloween Events

Sacramento Halloween Events

Sacramento Halloween Events

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Injury Lawyer. Are you looking for a fun and frightful time this Halloween season in the Sacramento area? Then grab that special someone and come on out to these exciting and festive fall events.

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