WASHINGTON (AP) — New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers. They could raise prices on certain specific items, experts say, though a broad inflationary impact is unlikely in the short term. The tariffs will be phased in over the […]
New federal certification rules finalized Monday for train dispatchers and signal repairmen will set minimum standards to counteract the investor pressure on railroads to continually cut costs while making sure those employees have the skills they need to operate all the high-tech systems on today’s trains. The new Federal Railroad Administration rules are the latest steps in the agency’s broad efforts to improve rail safety since the disastrous East Palestine derailment in Ohio last year...
New federal certification rules have been finalized for train dispatchers and signal repairmen will set minimum standards for those jobs to counteract the investor pressure on railroads to continually cut costs while making sure those employees have the skills they need to operate all the high-tech systems on today's trains
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — New federal certification rules have been finalized for train dispatchers and signal repairmen will set minimum standards for those jobs to counteract the investor pressure on railroads to continually cut costs while making sure those employees have the skills they need to operate all the
HONG KONG (AP) — European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries later this year. Sales will begin in September for Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Netherlands Romania, Spain and Portugal, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavres […]
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Investigators have released new details about a train that derailed near the New Mexico-Arizona state line last month. About 35 railcars derailed from the tracks near Manuelito, New Mexico. Six of those railcars contained 30,000 gallons of propane. Upon impact, the flammable railcars caught fire causing the local fire department to issue a []
HONG KONG (AP) — European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries
Edinburgh rail passengers are facing more travel disruption as train drivers strike over a long-running pay dispute. Following similar action over the past two days at other operators, members of Aslef at LNER, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains will walk out for the day on Thursday (May 9). Aslef has been embroiled in a dispute over pay and conditions for nearly two years now – the longest in the history of the UK railway industry. Disruption is highly likely during the strike action and...
Disney has shared new details and a first look inside the new Island Tower
Have you ever been trapped in a bad relationship? I’m stuck in one right now with Google Chrome. The browser's good looks can no longer hide the ugliness that lurks inside. Chrome devours my laptop’s memory, sucks away its battery, and harvests my data. All the while, the software expands Google’s almighty empire. Chrome, you treat me terribly. Why can't I quit you? One reason for my undeserved loyalty is that rival browsers have rarely caught my eye. But that’s started to change. ...
Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. on Tuesday announced plans to launch a battery electric powertrain for Isuzu’s Fseries in North America. Continue reading at The Republic News.
Officials with the Port of New Orleans have announced that its president and CEO, Brandy Christian, is stepping down.