High-tech features now available on Ford Super Duty trucks

High-tech features now available on Ford Super Duty trucks

Introducing the 2023 Ford Super Duty F-350 Limited By Ford DETROIT — Picture this: A pickup truck driver and their spouse, attempting to align the hitch ball on the truck with a trailer coupler. “A little left. No, YOUR left. Now a little right. Let’s try again.” These familiar frustrations are why Ford Motor is …

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The Potential Strain on Power Grid Caused by the EV Boom

The Potential Strain on Power Grid Caused by the EV Boom

Over 50% of new cars sold in the United States by 2030 are expected to be electric vehicles, which presents a significant challenge for the country’s electric grid. The current system was built for a world that relies on fossil fuels, so it may struggle to handle the increased demand from electric vehicles. According to …

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Polestar Adopts Tesla Charging Standard for Enhanced Compatibility

Polestar Adopts Tesla Charging Standard for Enhanced Compatibility

The Polestar 2, a battery-electric crossover SUV. Polestar owners in North America will have access to Tesla’s charging network starting next year. Source: Polestar Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar announced today that it has partnered with Tesla to provide charging access for its EV owners at approximately 12,000 Tesla charging stations across North America from …

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United Airlines battles ongoing disruptions over July Fourth holiday flights

United Airlines battles ongoing disruptions over July Fourth holiday flights

Travelers arrived at O’Hare International Airport on June 30, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. Travel forecasters are predicting a record number of travelers for the July 4th weekend, but this year’s celebration may also face challenges from the weather. Kamil Krzaczynski | AFP | Getty Images Flight delays and cancellations continued to affect thousands of Fourth …

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Strike at Boeing supplier Spirit Aerosystems ends, labor deal reached

Strike at Boeing supplier Spirit Aerosystems ends, labor deal reached

An unpainted Boeing 737 MAX airplane is seen parked in storage at King County International Airport-Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, in a captivating aerial view. (Image Credit: Lindsey Wasson | Reuters) Workers at Boeing aircraft parts supplier Spirit Aerosystems have recently ratified a new labor agreement. The approval of this deal paves the way for …

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Southwest Pilots’ Union Prepares for Possible Strike

Southwest Pilots’ Union Prepares for Possible Strike

A Southwest Airlines Co. plane takes off as representatives and pilots from the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA) demonstrate outside Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Daniel Acker / Bloomberg / Getty Images Southwest Airlines pilots’ union has expressed its desire to be released from federal mediation …

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Eastern U.S. Flights Disrupted Once More by Canada Wildfire Smoke

Eastern U.S. Flights Disrupted Once More by Canada Wildfire Smoke

As smoke from wildfires in Canada envelops the area, a Delta Airbus A320 airplane gracefully takes off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Flights in the Eastern U.S. experienced disruptions once again on Thursday due to the smoke from Canada wildfires, causing hundreds of delays …

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Lordstown Motors Files for Bankruptcy and Launches Lawsuit Against Foxconn

Lordstown Motors Files for Bankruptcy and Launches Lawsuit Against Foxconn

The Endurance electric pickup truck by Lordstown Motors Corp. was unveiled in Lordstown, Ohio on June 25, 2020. Image Source: Bloomberg Lordstown Motors, a struggling electric-truck manufacturer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The company also announced its intention to sell itself amidst an ongoing dispute with Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn over promised investments. …

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