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Advocates Sue New Hampshire Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration Over Elimination of Derry Rail Trail Tunnel

Advocates Sue New Hampshire Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration Over Elimination of Derry Rail Trail Tunnel

Complaint Cites Violation of Federal Regulations as Reason to Halt Construction of Exit 4A I-93 Expansion That Will Dismantle Historic Rail Corridor, Creating Safety Hazards for Community  CONCORD, N.H., Aug. 26, 2024 -- The Committee to Save the Derry Rail Trail Tunnel and Rails to Trails Conservancy announced toda ... Continue reading

NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to New Glenn Launch of Mars Mission

NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to New Glenn Launch of Mars Mission

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2024 -- NASA and Blue Origin are preparing for the agency's ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission, which begins on the inaugural launch of the company's New Glenn rocket. ... Continue reading

NASA Invites Public Input on Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy

NASA Invites Public Input on Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2024 -- As NASA and its partners continue to conduct groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station, the agency announced Monday it is seeking U.S. industry, academia, international partners, and other stakeholders' feedback on newly developed goals and objectives that will help gu ... Continue reading

When Red-Light Runners Lie: Dealing with the Aftermath of a Car Wreck

When Red-Light Runners Lie: Dealing with the Aftermath of a Car Wreck

The Button Law Firm reveals how a woman's tragic experience could protect other drivers DALLAS, Aug. 26, 2024 -- It's no secret that Texas' ban on red-light cameras has emboldened many drivers to ignore basic traffic regulations and take risks on the road. ... Continue reading

OH Canada - Chinese EV Hit With 100% Import Tariff

OH Canada - Chinese EV Hit With 100% Import Tariff

TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the federal government decision to impose an additional 100% tariff on all new energy vehicles imported from China as well as a new 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum.<img alt= ... Continue reading

NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST HYDROGEN FUEL CELL-POWERED ELECTRIC REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK, BUILT BY HYZON AND NEW WAY TRUCKS

NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST HYDROGEN FUEL CELL-POWERED ELECTRIC REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK, BUILT BY HYZON AND NEW WAY TRUCKS

Recology, a 100-percent employee-owned company and industry leader in sustainable waste management, begins testing North America's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle – developed in partnership with New Way Trucks and Hyzon – in San Francisco this week, accelerating a U.S.-led, zero- ... Continue reading

Embraer sells A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force

Embraer sells A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force

Embraer today announced the sale of up to six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The contract, which is part of a fleet renew program to expand FAU's operational capacity, provides for the acquisition of one aircraft plus the commitment to acquire five additional units, with deliveries schedul ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Elevates Sean Gilpin to Chief Marketing Officer

Hyundai Motor America Elevates Sean Gilpin to Chief Marketing Officer

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 26, 2024 – Hyundai Motor America has promoted Sean Gilpin to chief marketing officer, effective today. ... Continue reading

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE NAMED #1 FRANCHISE TO OWN IN COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT CATEGORY STUDY BY FRANDATA

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE NAMED #1 FRANCHISE TO OWN IN COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT CATEGORY STUDY BY FRANDATA

People-First Automotive Repair Franchise Leads Industry in Growth, Value, and Franchisor Support HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2024 -- Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA), leading automotive repair franchise, has secured the top position among high initial investment brands, according to in-depth research conducted by FRANdata, ... Continue reading

Dana Incorporated Appoints Craig Price to Lead Off-Highway Business

Dana Incorporated Appoints Craig Price to Lead Off-Highway Business

Craig Price Dana Incorporated logo. (PRNewsFoto/Dana Incorporated) MAUMEE, Ohio, Aug. ... Continue reading

Governor Newsom Strongly Urged to VETO AB 3206 by Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance

Governor Newsom Strongly Urged to VETO AB 3206 by Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance

Dangerous 4 a.m. Bar Bill Experiment at Intuit Dome in Inglewood Places Profits Over Public Health & Safety  SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 26, 2024 -- Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) are calling upon California Governor Gavin Newsom to VETO AB 3206. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor Group Companies' Ratings Upgraded by Global Top Rating Agencies

Hyundai Motor Group Companies' Ratings Upgraded by Global Top Rating Agencies

Hyundai Motor and Kia receive series of rating raises in 2024 from major global credit ratings agencies Upgrade for Hyundai and Kia follows strong financial performance and improved competitiveness of diverse product lineup Latest ratings upgrade comes ahead of Hyundai Motor CEO Investor Day on Wednesday 28th August, s ... Continue reading

Illinois Auto Dealer Named the 2024 Ally Sees Her Award Winner for Her Leadership in the Auto Industry and Her Commitment to Community

Illinois Auto Dealer Named the 2024 Ally Sees Her Award Winner for Her Leadership in the Auto Industry and Her Commitment to Community

Karen Sutton-Ford, dealer principal at Sutton Ford in Matteson, Ill., was honored at National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers conference in Miami  MIAMI, Aug. 26, 2024 -- Karen Sutton-Ford, dealer principal of Sutton Ford in Matteson, Ill., has been named the winner of the prestigious Ally Sees Her Award. ... Continue reading

MedallionNet Max Enhanced Connectivity Elevates Princess Cruises' New Epic Voyages

MedallionNet Max Enhanced Connectivity Elevates Princess Cruises' New Epic Voyages

Powered by Starlink, the New Wi-Fi Tier Ensures Seamless Connectivity Across All Journeys FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Unveils HubPilot: A Revolutionary Autonomous Distribution Yard Logistics Platform

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Unveils HubPilot: A Revolutionary Autonomous Distribution Yard Logistics Platform

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA) has introduced the HubPilot™ autonomous distribution yard logistics platform as a service (PaaS). The first in the market to leverage a unique combination of software, on-vehicle sensing, and infrastructure-based perception with hig ... Continue reading

Next-Generation Battery Market to Reach $3.4 Billion, Globally, by 2033 at 7.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Next-Generation Battery Market to Reach $3.4 Billion, Globally, by 2033 at 7.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

The rise in adoption of sustainable energy solutions and the surge in demand for efficient and high-performance energy storage systems are synergistically driving the demand for next-generation batteries. As the global energy sector increasingly prioritizes environmental stewardship, there is a growing need for alterna ... Continue reading

Wildcat Supplies Coated Electrodes to a Leading Battery Cell Maker

Wildcat Supplies Coated Electrodes to a Leading Battery Cell Maker

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 26, 2024 -- Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a leading US cathode producer, announced today it supplied a prominent battery cell maker with coated electrode samples, demonstrating its capabilities in every facet of the battery cell-making process, from powder production to cell testing. ... Continue reading

Wireless Power Transmission Market to Hit USD 49.85 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 12.3 percent

Wireless Power Transmission Market to Hit USD 49.85 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 12.3 percent

Maximize Market Research has published a detailed analytical report on the Wireless Power Transmission Market. PUNE, India, Aug. ... Continue reading

1967 Patrol: Grandfather Of Decades of Tough Nissan SUVs

1967 Patrol: Grandfather Of Decades of Tough Nissan SUVs

Back in 1951, Nissan introduced a utility vehicle intended to deliver capable off-road performance. Called Patrol, it quickly demonstrated its prowess off the beaten track with an incredible feat: It was the first vehicle to climb Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Sonata Pricing, Including New SE Model

2025 Hyundai Sonata Pricing, Including New SE Model

New entry-level SE trim bows with $26,650 starting MSRP SEL Convenience package is now a stand-alone trim ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Kia Score Credit Ratings Boost, Strengthening Status as Global Automotive Players

Hyundai and Kia Score Credit Ratings Boost, Strengthening Status as Global Automotive Players

South Korean automotive brands follow up on credit ratings upgrades from earlier in 2024 with raise to 'A-' by ratings agency S&P Global Diverse product lineup and balance of hybrids and fully electric models responsible for three positive ratings upgrades since February Hyundai and Kia's electrification strategy to un ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 26, 2024

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - August 26, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

New Car Buyers Suffering From Digital Confusion, Automakers Do Not Have Acceptable Advanced Tech Strategy, J.D. Power Finds

New Car Buyers Suffering From Digital Confusion, Automakers Do Not Have Acceptable Advanced Tech Strategy, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.: 22 Aug. 2024 — Are vehicle owners becoming overwhelmed with technology features that don’t solve a problem, don’t work, are difficult to use or are just too limited in functionality? The results of the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study,SM released today, suggest that could be the ... Continue reading

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