WARNING: Someone is throwing rocks at moving cars on Colorado highway
Uh Oh! Drivers on Colorado's Highway 60 Report Getting Hit by Objects Yikes! Imagine cruising down the highway and suddenly getting smacked by something? That's exactly what happened to multiple drivers on Highway 60 near Johnstown, Colorado, on Thursday night. Itzel Gierach and her husband were heading home when a loud bang shattered their windshield. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, but their car definitely took a hit. "We didn't see what...
Street Sweeping Season Starts in Denver on Tuesday
Hey Denverites, Spring is here, and with it comes the return of street sweeping season! Mark your calendars for **Tuesday, April 2nd**, because that's when the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will be back out there keeping our streets clean. We all know what a pain it can be to move your car, but trust us, it's important. Street sweepers help remove dirt, debris, and leaves that can clog...
Fake Colorado Temporary Tags Everywhere
Colorado is seeing a surge in fake temporary license plates, with over 1,000 citations issued in 2023. These phony tags are easily acquired online or through social media, creating problems for law enforcement. Troopers warn that these fakes lack the security features of real temporary plates, which can only be obtained from dealerships or the DMV. Using a fake plate is a misdemeanor and can lead to fines, court fees,...
Imagine No Commercial Vehicles in Passing Lanes on I70
Trucker Lane Restrictions Coming to I-70? Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict where semi-trucks can drive on Interstate 70. Originally aiming for a full stretch, the amended Senate Bill 100 now targets specific areas known for congestion and safety concerns. These zones include Glenwood Canyon, Vail Pass, Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel, and Georgetown Hill. If the bill passes, semi-trucks found driving in the left lane on these sections of...
C470 and Santa Fe interchange will shut down Friday night. Here’s why.
Heads up, drivers! The C-470 and Santa Fe interchange will be completely shut down from 7 pm on Friday, March 8th until 5:30 am on Wednesday, March 13th. This closure is due to the Santa Fe bridge replacement project, which aims to improve traffic flow in the area. During the closure, eastbound and westbound C-470 traffic will be detoured using the off- and on-ramps at Santa Fe. Drivers will exit...
Greenwood Village Gas War Fuels Fierce Competition, Brings Relief to Motorists
The Denver area has been experiencing a welcome decline in gas prices over the past few months, but nothing quite like the price war that has erupted along Arapahoe Road in Greenwood Village. As of Monday morning, a QuikTrip station at Arapahoe and Syracuse Way was selling regular gas for a remarkably low $1.71 per gallon. Another station nearby followed suit, offering regular gas for $1.74. FOX31's Jim Hooley witnessed...
Toyota’s new electric car could make gas stations obsolete
Toyota, the world's largest automaker, has announced plans to develop a new electric vehicle (EV) with a range of 900 miles with a 10 minute charging time by 2028. The new EV will use solid-state batteries, which are still in their early stages of development but have the potential to offer a number of advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. Solid-state batteries are more energy-dense, meaning they can store more energy...
Nissan leaf batteries get a second life as portable power sources
Nissan is reusing the batteries from old Leaf electric vehicles to make portable power sources. The company has partnered with 4R Energy Corporation to develop a new technology that can extract and reuse up to 95% of the materials in Nissan Leaf batteries reports ABC. The recycled batteries will be used to create new portable power sources that can be used for a variety of purposes, including home backup power,...