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New Hurricane Outlook Sees Above-Average Number of Storms
After predicting a “near-normal” hurricane season in May, experts now expect an above-average number of storms, as record-high ocean temperatures create favorable hurricane conditions.
USPS Pressured to Provide Water for All Mail Carriers
WASHINGTON — Texas lawmakers prodded the U.S. Postal Service on Aug. 9 to provide bottled water to mail carriers in San Antonio, which workers say stopped last month despite extreme heat.
Cruise Tests Self-Driving Cars in Atlanta
San Francisco-based Cruise has begun testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta.
One in Four New Cars Sold in California in Q2 Were EVs
For the first time in California, one out of every four new cars sold in the last quarter were zero-emission vehicles, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week.
Cruise Sponsorship Patch Now Part of Giants’ Jerseys
Cruise, which offers a driverless ride-hailing service in San Francisco, now has a patch with the company logo on the shoulder of San Francisco Giants players' jerseys.
Ohio Turnpike to Launch More Complex Toll Structure
The Ohio Turnpike is preparing to overhaul the way it calculates tolls starting this fall, which will help the turnpike’s finances but have varying effects on motorists’ wallets.
Taylor Swift Reportedly Gives Tour Truckers $100,000 Bonuses
Taylor Swift has reportedly given $100,000 bonuses to the truck drivers who have been transporting her concert equipment across the country during her epic Eras tour.
Semi-Automated Trucks to Be Tested on Ohio-Indiana Route
Ohio and Indiana have agreed to test partially automated trucks on a 166-mile stretch of Interstate 70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis beginning as early as October.
Jet Engine Wind Powers EVs in Dallas Airport Test
The thrust of airplane jet engines is now powering Teslas and other electric vehicles at Dallas Love Field.
Stellantis, Samsung to Build Another EV Battery Plant in US
Stellantis NV’s third battery manufacturing plant in North America will be built with South Korean battery partner Samsung SDI in the United States, the companies said July 24.