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Saturday, April 6, 2024

ACURA GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH 2024

ACURA GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH 2024

From Samdra Bartley Motorsports Editor California Bureau In a few weeks Long Beach, California will be hosting the 200 mph beach party which is the 49th Long Beach Grand Prix featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 12:35 P.M. PT. In addition there are numerous other races including IMSA Weath ... Continue reading

The E In EV Now Stands For Electrified, Forget BEV's It's Now PHEV And Hybrids, Yeah Yeah Hybrids (Originally Published 5/2022 Before The Fall Of EV's)

The E In EV Now Stands For Electrified, Forget BEV's It's Now PHEV And Hybrids, Yeah Yeah Hybrids (Originally Published 5/2022 Before The Fall Of EV's)

So the problem is what will become of the billions of dollars of charging points being planned and installed without BEV's to charge. What will happen to the Billions of dollars of Wall Street Crap Shoots, what will happen to the cleaning of our air by reducing vehicle emissions bull shit...as The Auto Channel editor's ... Continue reading

Cyclists Take On America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride In Support Of Blood Cancer Patients

Cyclists Take On America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride In Support Of Blood Cancer Patients

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Annual Cycling Event in Lake Tahoe, a Winner in 2024 USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Road Cycling Event, Offers a Unique Experience to Help Drive Its Lifesaving Mission RYE BROOK, N.Y., April 3, 2024 -- Cyclists from across the country will help change the lives ... Continue reading

EVgo Welcomes Scott Griffith to Board of Directors

EVgo Welcomes Scott Griffith to Board of Directors

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Graphic: Business Wire) (Graphic: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LOS ANGELES--EVgo Inc. (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), tod ... Continue reading

Lunar Dawn Team Awarded NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle Contract

Lunar Dawn Team Awarded NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle Contract

Lunar Outpost teams with Lockheed Martin and Industry to develop a human-rated Moon rover as part of the agency's Artemis campaign DENVER, April 3, 2024 -- NASA has awarded a Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) contract to the Lunar Dawn team, led by Lunar Outpost as the prime contractor along with its principal par ... Continue reading

National Safety Council Observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month

National Safety Council Observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving is a critical safety issue NSC and its partners will address at the U.S. Department of Labor and Capitol Hill in the coming weeks WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 -- Safety issues such as speeding, distracted and impaired driving are all contributing factors to the tens of thousands of people lost in preve ... Continue reading

Angeion Group (Kia Theft Settlement Administrator) Announces Proposed Settlement in In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation

Angeion Group (Kia Theft Settlement Administrator) Announces Proposed Settlement in In re: Kia Hyundai Vehicle Theft Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation

If you purchased or leased a certain 2011-2022 model year Kia vehicle that was not equipped with an engine immobilizer, you might benefit from this class action settlement. PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2024 -- A settlement has been reached in a product liability class action lawsuit, in California federal court titled, In re ... Continue reading

DARPA Awards Phase Four $14.9M Contract to Develop Air Breathing Electric Propulsion for Very Low Earth Orbit Operations

DARPA Awards Phase Four $14.9M Contract to Develop Air Breathing Electric Propulsion for Very Low Earth Orbit Operations

HAWTHORNE, Calif., April 4, 2024 -- Phase Four, a leading provider of next generation electric propulsion (EP) solutions for satellites, was awarded a $14.9M contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to deliver an "air-breathing" EP system to enable extended satellite operations in Very Low Ear ... Continue reading

Ford's Garage Partners with First Responders Children's Foundation to Support Families of Community Heroes

Ford's Garage Partners with First Responders Children's Foundation to Support Families of Community Heroes

The collaboration will kick off with a special scholarship to help the children of first responders pursue higher education TAMPA, Fla., April 4, 2024 -- Ford's Garage, the home of burgers and classic comfort food served in an atmosphere that pays tribute to the heritage of Ford Motor Company, is partnering with First ... Continue reading

SolarEdge Acquires Wevo Energy, EV Charging Optimization and Management Software Startup

SolarEdge Acquires Wevo Energy, EV Charging Optimization and Management Software Startup

Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Illustration of EV Charging Interface (Photo: Business Wire) Illustration of EV Charging Interface (Photo: Business Wire) Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Image Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail MILPITAS, Calif.--SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) , a global le ... Continue reading

Texas Consumers Deserve Reliable Grid at Affordable Cost

Texas Consumers Deserve Reliable Grid at Affordable Cost

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2024 -- An analysis of key energy legislation passed by lawmakers in 2023 finds that the current operating procedure does not meet widely accepted standards for grid reliability, but the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has several options available for improving reliability. As expected ... Continue reading

99 Cents Only Stores Announces Going-Out-of-Business Sale Across All Locations and the Sale of 44 Owned Properties and 333 Leased Locations

99 Cents Only Stores Announces Going-Out-of-Business Sale Across All Locations and the Sale of 44 Owned Properties and 333 Leased Locations

NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 5, 2024 -- 99 Cents Only Stores LLC (the "Company" or "99 Cents Only Stores") has commenced going-out-of-business sales at all of its locations.  Hilco Global is managing the liquidation event, and Jefferies LLC and Hilco Global are managing the sale of the Company's real estate assets, both ow ... Continue reading

Automotive Aftermarket Shock Absorbers Market size is set to grow by USD 1.12 bn from 2024-2028,aging vehicle fleet with high number of in-use vehicle boost the market- Technavio

Automotive Aftermarket Shock Absorbers Market size is set to grow by USD 1.12 bn from 2024-2028,aging vehicle fleet with high number of in-use vehicle boost the market- Technavio

NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 -- The global automotive aftermarket shock absorbers market  size is estimated to grow by USD 1.12 bn from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  4.15%  during the forecast period.  The automotive aftermarket shock absorber market in North America ... Continue reading

CarParts.com, Inc. Adopts Tax Benefits Preservation Plan

CarParts.com, Inc. Adopts Tax Benefits Preservation Plan

TORRANCE, Calif., April 5, 2024 -- CarParts.com, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Tax Benefits Preservation Plan (the "Plan") intended to preserve the value of certain of the Company's tax attributes (the "Tax Attributes"). Continue Reading Logo new - April 2024 starting (P ... Continue reading

EVB Boosts EV Industry in the Nordic Region with Latest Solutions at Nordic EV Summit

EVB Boosts EV Industry in the Nordic Region with Latest Solutions at Nordic EV Summit

OSLO, Norway, April 5, 2024 -- EVB, a sub-brand of Beny dedicated to smart EV charging solutions, showcased its latest products and technologies at the Nordic EV Summit held in Oslo, Norway. At this summit, EVB emphasized its integrated solutions for both AC and DC charging, along with solar and energy storage, aimed a ... Continue reading

I-CAR KICKS OFF CELEBRATION OF 45 YEARS SUPPORTING COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY

I-CAR KICKS OFF CELEBRATION OF 45 YEARS SUPPORTING COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY

 Founded in response to a dynamically changing industry over four decades ago, I-CAR continues to keep pace with emerging technology, driving the future of the industry HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., April 5, 2024 -- This year, I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is kicking off a year-long celebrat ... Continue reading

Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs

Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs

Kia drives forward transformation into 'Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider' Roadmap enables Kia to proactively respond to uncertainties in mobility industry landscape, including changes in EV market Company to expand EV line-up with more models; enhance HEV line-up to manage fluctuation in EV demand Goal to sell ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz and BYD Join Forces, Develop a New DENZA Central for BYD's Global Expansion

Mercedes-Benz and BYD Join Forces, Develop a New DENZA Central for BYD's Global Expansion

Could the new luxury sedan by Mercedes-Benz and BYD be the pioneer of world-class new energy sedans? With a striking design and innovative electrification, it just might be. STUTTGART, Germany, April 5, 2024 -- Mercedes-Benz and BYD, China's leading new energy vehicle maker, recently tested their newest co-branded DENZ ... Continue reading

MONSTER ENERGY BACK AS THE OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK OF THE BIG3

MONSTER ENERGY BACK AS THE OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK OF THE BIG3

MONSTER ENERGY BACK AS THE OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK OF THE BIG3 Beverage Company to Sponsor League for Fourth Consecutive Season LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2024 -- Today, the BIG3 announced the return of longtime partner Monster Energy for the 2024 season. In addition to being named the Official Energy Drink of the BIG3, Monst ... Continue reading

Monster Energy Roars into 2024 NHRA Top Fuel Series Supporting Champion Brittany Force

Monster Energy Roars into 2024 NHRA Top Fuel Series Supporting Champion Brittany Force

Force rejoins Monster for another year of thrilling competition CORONA, Calif., April 5, 2024 -- Monster Energy is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with NHRA champion Brittany Force ahead of the upcoming 2024 NHRA Arizona Nationals, set to take place at Firebird Motorsports Park from April 5 – 7. This m ... Continue reading

Motorcycle Footwear Market to Reach $4.1 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 6.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Motorcycle Footwear Market to Reach $4.1 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 6.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

The expansion of the global motorcycle market and increase in focus on rider safety act as the key driving forces of the global motorcycle footwear market. WILMINGTON, Del., April 5, 2024 -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Motorcycle Footwear Market by Product Type (Casual Boots, Adventure & Tourin ... Continue reading

NASA Leadership Spotlights Space Sustainability at Space Symposium

NASA Leadership Spotlights Space Sustainability at Space Symposium

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2024 -- NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Associate Administrator Jim Free are scheduled to speak at the Space Foundation's 39th Space Symposium from Tuesday, April 9 through Thursday, April 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During her keynote, "Responsible Exploration: Preserving the Cosmos ... Continue reading

Manheim Index: Wholesale Used Vehicle Values Lower than Expected in March, as Prices Cool in Final Week of Q1

Manheim Index: Wholesale Used Vehicle Values Lower than Expected in March, as Prices Cool in Final Week of Q1

Seasonal adjustments push wholesale used-vehicle values down in March compared to February. Overall, the first quarter outlook ended a little shy of normal compared to historical trends, particularly when compared to the highs of the first quarters of 2023 and 2022. ... Continue reading

NASA Astronaut Loral O'Hara, Crewmates Return from Space Station

NASA Astronaut Loral O'Hara, Crewmates Return from Space Station

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2024 -- NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara returned to Earth after a six-month research mission aboard the International Space Station on Saturday, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya. The trio departed the space station aboard the Soyuz ... Continue reading

How and Why Big Oil Conquered The World +VIDEO

How and Why Big Oil Conquered The World +VIDEO

The Most Grotesque of All Conspiracies ... Continue reading

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