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Profiles in clean energy: She founded a business to keep EV charging stations up and running

Sep. 15, 2024 09:40 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kameale Terry saw it coming before almost anyone else did. She realized the expanding network of electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. would need a workforce to maintain it. The realization came as she found herself back in South Central Los Angeles...

It took 50,000 gallons of water to put out Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency says

Sep. 12, 2024 18:38 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons (190,000 liters) of water to extinguish flames after a crash, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. In addition to the huge amount of water,...

Osaka gears up for the 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half-century ago

Sep. 12, 2024 17:15 PM EDT

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Visitors to Tokyo and Kyoto might not realize it, but Osaka — one of Japan’s biggest and oldest cities, known more as a business hub than a tourist destination -- is gearing up to host next year’s World Exposition. The city has been plastered with the...

US House clears a largely bipartisan package of bills to counter China

Sep. 12, 2024 16:04 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House this week approved a sweeping package of bills to counter China's influence, shoring up a largely bipartisan push to ensure America comes out ahead in the competition between the world's superpowers. The efforts would ban Chinese-made drones, limit...

USPS' long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers

Sep. 12, 2024 11:20 AM EDT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Postal Service’s new delivery vehicles aren’t going to win a beauty contest. They're tall and ungainly. The windshields are vast. Their hoods resemble a duck bill. Their bumpers are enormous. “You can tell that (the designers) didn’t have appearance...

What to know about fracking, false claims and other climate issues mentioned during the debate

Sep. 11, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

Amid a barrage of climate-infused weather disasters such as flooding and hurricanes, along with the shattering of heat records,wildfires and many Americans growing concerned about the planet's warming, climate change was barely discussed during the presidential debate. When asked the...

Stellantis to invest $406 million at 3 factories, a step toward meeting commitments in UAW contract

Sep. 11, 2024 10:07 AM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis will spend $406 million retooling three Michigan factories so they can build electric vehicles or battery parts to support a strategy of making vehicles powered by both gasoline and batteries. With its investment announcement Wednesday,...

Edmunds: 5 game-changing vehicles you'll want to know about

Sep. 11, 2024 08:28 AM EDT

If you’re thinking about buying a new car but don’t need one right away, now is a great time to show a little patience. Generally, waiting until the fall of winter can create an opportunity to purchase an all-new or significantly updated vehicle. The 2025 model year is jam-packed with big...

European business confidence in China is at an all-time low, report says

Sep. 11, 2024 00:28 AM EDT

HONG KONG (AP) — China must reprioritize economic growth and reforms and boost investor confidence by leveling the playing field for all companies in the country, a European business group said Wednesday. With “business confidence now at an all-time low” over lagging domestic...

Spanish prime minister discusses Ukraine and trade during meeting with Xi in China

Sep. 10, 2024 03:00 AM EDT

BEIJING (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and the need for “close, deep and balanced relations” between Spain and China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Spanish government said. The Spanish prime...