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You probably haven’t heard of the new US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, but it will part of your life soon, even if you don’t buy one. Rivian’s success is all but guaranteed success thanks to a $500 million investment from Ford and another $700 million investment led by Amazon. Ford will be using the revolutionary
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$40 Billion and more than 300,000 jobs. If you’ve ever wondered what National Parks contribute to the US economy, that’s what. Simply, America’s national parks are some of our greatest resources, beloved both by Americans and foreign visitors. “National parks with their iconic natural, cultural and historic landscapes represent the heart and soul of America,”
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Spending vacation time in a US national park is a rewarding and memorable experience, and accommodations within parks are less expensive than you might think, especially in spring and fall. These tips will help you get the type of lodging you need, from cabin to luxury hotel room: Book directly The largest operator of national
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Niagara Falls is about to get it first all-electric, zero-emission sightseeing boats, offering visitors a new, green way to visit one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Plus, the new new boats are made in the USA. The catamaran-style vessels feature a wide stance, resulting in a smooth ride. And because they are EV, their
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No worries if you don’t have the patience to wait for a Tesla, or the bank account to afford a $1 Million-plus Pinnanfarina Battista supercar. Because there are plenty of affordable new EV models ready to be plugged into your lifestyle. Here are the best new affordable electric cars including some arriving at dealerships now,
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Cuba is a fabulous “bucket list” destination, with those memorable vintage cars, historic architecture, music and dancing everywhere, including in the streets, interesting art and history museums, including the home of Hemingway, and friendly people hungry for contact with Americans. I’ve been to Cuba twice in the last six years, and ready to return to
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It’s been a great snow season in Colorado, and skiers and snowboarders will be happy to know that several areas are extending their closing dates into May 2019, and some resorts are offering discounted lift tickets as low as $25 a day for the last days or weeks of the season. Spring is a great
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Visits to America’s national parks set another record in 2018, topping 300 million recreation visits for the fourth consecutive year. The 318.2 million recreation visits total is the third highest since record keeping began in 1904. It adds up to more than one Billion hours we spent in some of the most beautiful spots on
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The 2019 Cadillac XT4 compact crossover is good looking, fuel efficient, filled with safety and comfort features, and fun to drive. And it’s all wrapped up in a package starting at $35,790, which makes it affordable for the young families and active singles, especially women, Cadillac has designed it for. ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter test drove
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Help preserve and protect America’s national parks, which took a beating during the recent US government shutdown. Nissan is Calling All TITANs to join in helping the National Park Foundation restore America’s most treasured landscapes. Through Feb. 8, Nissan will match any donation to the National Park Foundation, 2-for-1, up to a total of $200,000.
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