Today: July 03, 2024
Today: July 03, 2024

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US awards nearly $150 million to repair, replace EV charging stations

The U.S.

US awards nearly $150 million to repair, replace EV charging stations
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US airline group urges government action to address air traffic challenges

The group representing major U.S. airlines on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to take swift action to address a long-standing air traffic controller

US airline group urges government action to address air traffic challenges
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US FAA says first 40 inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes complete

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday that inspections of an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes have been completed, a key

US FAA says first 40 inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes complete
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US EPA plans to hold meetings with AT&T, Verizon on lead telecom cables

The U.S.

US EPA plans to hold meetings with AT&T, Verizon on lead telecom cables
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US FAA plans closer monitoring of 737 MAX 9 when it returns to flights

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration told Reuters on Friday that the agency plans "closer monitoring" of the 737 MAX 9 after the plane returns to

US FAA plans closer monitoring of 737 MAX 9 when it returns to flights
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Alaska Airlines cancels Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights through Saturday

Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday it will cancel all flights on Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets through Saturday as it conducts inspections after a cabin panel blowout on Friday,

Alaska Airlines cancels Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights through Saturday
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FAA requiring inspections before some Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights can resume

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Saturday it will order the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes after an Alaska Airlines

FAA requiring inspections before some Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights can resume
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Chrysler-parent Stellantis will not advertise in 2024 Super Bowl

Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Friday it will not advertise in next month's NFL Super Bowl, citing the challenging U.S. automotive market.

Chrysler-parent Stellantis will not advertise in 2024 Super Bowl
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US plans $162 million award to Microchip Technology to boost production

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US plans $162 million award to Microchip Technology to boost production
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GM offers $7,500 incentive for EVs losing tax credit

General Motors said Wednesday it is offering $7,500 incentives on its electric vehicles that lost a U.S. government tax credit this week.

GM offers $7,500 incentive for EVs losing tax credit
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More EVs lose US tax credits including Tesla Cybertruck, Nissan Leaf

Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500 after new battery sourcing rules took effect on Monday, including the Nissan Leaf,

More EVs lose US tax credits including Tesla Cybertruck, Nissan Leaf
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Airlines urge Biden administration to do more to address flight delays

A group representing major passenger airlines on Friday urged U.S. transportation officials to do more to address the impact of private planes and air

Airlines urge Biden administration to do more to address flight delays
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Exclusive-US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs

The U.S.

Exclusive-US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs
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China import concerns spur US to launch semiconductor supply chain review

The U.S.

China import concerns spur US to launch semiconductor supply chain review
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Southwest Airlines agrees to $140 million penalty over 2022 holiday meltdown

Southwest Airlines agreed to a record-setting $140 million civil penalty over the December 2022 holiday meltdown that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and

Southwest Airlines agrees to $140 million penalty over 2022 holiday meltdown
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GM's struggling Cruise business to cut one-quarter of its workforce

General Motors' self-driving business Cruise will slash 24% of its workforce, affecting about 900 of its 3,800 employees, the company said Thursday.

GM's struggling Cruise business to cut one-quarter of its workforce
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GM still planning to end gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 -- CEO

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Wednesday the Detroit automaker still plans on moving to all electric vehicle sales by 2035 even as it has recently

GM still planning to end gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 -- CEO
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Microsoft, AFL-CIO reach deal on AI, labor neutrality

Microsoft and the AFL-CIO union federation said Monday they had struck a deal whereby the U.S. software giant will remain neutral in efforts by unions to

Microsoft, AFL-CIO reach deal on AI, labor neutrality
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US plans $35 million award to BAE to boost chip supply for F-35

The U.S.

US plans $35 million award to BAE to boost chip supply for F-35
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US FCC approves Dish, EchoStar merger deal, shares rise

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday it approved a merger between Dish Network and satellite operator EchoStar, reuniting billionaire

US FCC approves Dish, EchoStar merger deal, shares rise
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More than 1,000 VW workers in Tennessee sign union representation cards - UAW

The United Auto Workers union said on Thursday that more than 1,000 factory workers at Volkswagen AG's Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant have signed

More than 1,000 VW workers in Tennessee sign union representation cards - UAW
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New Mexico sues Meta, CEO Zuckerberg over child protection failures

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez on Wednesday said the state sued Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, saying the

New Mexico sues Meta, CEO Zuckerberg over child protection failures
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GM sees EV cost cuts as it looks to profit from green vehicles -CFO

General Motors said on Thursday it expects significant reductions in electric vehicle production costs in 2024 as it boosts output of higher-profit models.

GM sees EV cost cuts as it looks to profit from green vehicles -CFO
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UAW launches bid to organize Tesla and 'entire non-union auto sector'

The United Auto Workers union said on Wednesday it is launching a first-of-its-kind push to publicly organize the entire nonunion auto sector after winning

UAW launches bid to organize Tesla and 'entire non-union auto sector'
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GM to buy back $10 billion in shares, cut Cruise spending

General Motors said on Wednesday it will buy back $10 billion in shares and boost its dividend by 33%, even as it cuts spending at its troubled robotaxi unit Cruise and

GM to buy back $10 billion in shares, cut Cruise spending

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