Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has taken on the unenviable task of restoring Britain’s credibility in international markets, said on Wednesday that he would delay the announcement of a major economic plan by two and a half weeks as he seeks more time to make the “right decisions.” Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak, New UK Prime Minister, Delays Economic Plan
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An F1 Driver Is Not Alone in the Cockpit During a Race
Bell Helmets, which supplies 12 of the 20 Formula 1 drivers, provides them with three helmets for each race weekend. Over a season, drivers may use as many as 25. Helmets can be reused, but “everything has to be as light as possible, so if there is a stone chip, we are not going to… Continue reading An F1 Driver Is Not Alone in the Cockpit During a Race
Max Verstappen Is the F1 Champion. So, What About Next Year?
Max Verstappen barely had time to enjoy winning a second Formula 1 title when he was asked about the possibility of adding a third in 2023. With new aerodynamic regulations this year, Verstappen has dominated, winning 12 of 18 Grands Prix to become the second-youngest driver in Formula 1 history to attain two championships at… Continue reading Max Verstappen Is the F1 Champion. So, What About Next Year?
Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world
SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, June 13, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world. He ceded that title to LVMH chairman… Continue reading Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world
Rivian pauses plans to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes-Benz
An Amazon Rivian electric delivery van at the company’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, US., on Monday, April 11, 2022. Jamie Kelter Davis | Bloomberg | Getty Images Rivian said Monday it was pausing plans to manufacture electric commercial vans in Europe and would “no longer pursue” the agreement it made with Mercedes-Benz just three… Continue reading Rivian pauses plans to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes-Benz
Detroit Three trail competitors on emissions, fuel economy, EPA reports
Washington — The Detroit Three automakers again produced vehicles with the most emissions and the lowest fuel economy of any major manufacturers in model year 2021, according to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Stellantis NV came in last in a field of 14 automakers for both measures, General Motors Co. was second-to-last… Continue reading Detroit Three trail competitors on emissions, fuel economy, EPA reports
Stellantis, DTE announce solar projects to power Michigan sites
Sterling Heights — The maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks is partnering with DTE Energy Co. to add 400 megawatts of solar energy generation to power dozens of sites in southeast Michigan and the production of all of its vehicles in the state. The plan is a part of Stellantis NV’s commitment to… Continue reading Stellantis, DTE announce solar projects to power Michigan sites
Granholm uses Michigan visit to kick off battery workforce initiative
Dearborn — Biden administration officials, including U.S. Energy Secretary and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, used a visit to Michigan on Monday to highlight the launch of an initiative aimed at bolstering the electric-vehicle and grid storage battery workforce in the U.S. The event at the Automotive Hall of Fame centered on the Battery Workforce… Continue reading Granholm uses Michigan visit to kick off battery workforce initiative
Rivian scraps plan to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes
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Park outdoors: Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk
Detroit — Subaru is telling the owners of nearly 272,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of a fire. The company is recalling the 2019 through 2022 Ascents after getting reports of two fires. There were no reports of injuries. The company says a bolt that holds the ground… Continue reading Park outdoors: Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk