Vehicle

Busy Weekend for Loveland Police Department: Vehicle Trespass, Fraud, and Accidents Fill the Blotter

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LOVELAND, Colorado – The Loveland Police Department has reported a series of incidents that occurred on Friday and Saturday. These incidents include vehicle trespass, fraud, assaults, and several vehicle accidents without injuries. On Friday, the police received reports of vehicle trespass in the 1400 block of North Denver Avenue and the 2500 block of Brittany Drive. Another report of fraud came from the 200 block of East 42nd Street. In the afternoon, a vehicle accident without injury occurred at the intersection of 37th Street and Butternut Drive. The police department itself was a scene of … Read more

Jury Awards $1.3 Million to Woman Injured in Motor Vehicle Accident

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Montclair, New Jersey – A woman has been awarded $1.3 million in damages by an Essex County jury in a motor vehicle accident case. Yvonne Terrell sustained injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder when her vehicle was struck by Penafranc Chitra, who ran a red light at Watchung Avenue and Grove Street on August 6, 2018. According to court documents, Terrell suffered disc herniations, a torn rotator cuff, and pinched nerves as a result of the accident. While she was advised to undergo surgery, Terrell chose alternative treatments such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and … Read more

Legal Challenge Dismissed: Ford’s $3.5 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Michigan Progresses

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ROMULUS, Mich. – A lawsuit challenging the construction of Ford Motor Co.’s BlueOval Battery Park near Marshall, Michigan has been dismissed by a judge, according to the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance. The lawsuit was filed by a group called the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite after the city of Marshall rezoned 700 acres for the battery plant. The group had petitioned for a vote on the rezoning, but the city clerk deemed the petition insufficient, leading to the lawsuit. In September, a judge ruled against the opponents of the project, denying their request for … Read more

New Jersey Takes a Green Leap: Enacts EPR Law for Electric Vehicle Batteries, A Major Step Towards Sustainable Future

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Trenton, New Jersey – New legislation has been signed into law in New Jersey that mandates the implementation of an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This move aims to address the increasing challenge of managing and recycling these batteries as the adoption of EVs continues to rise. Under the new law, EV manufacturers will be responsible for financing and managing the collection, transportation, and recycling of the batteries they produce. This shift in responsibility from consumers to manufacturers is expected to significantly improve the recycling rates of EV batteries and … Read more