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Sep 25 2023
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Ford suddenly pauses massive EV battery project that Republicans are probing over CCP ties
U.S. automaker Ford Motor Company announced Monday that it would pause construction of a billion-dollar plant in Michigan involving a Chinese electric vehicle battery company.
Ford said in a statement to FOX Business that work on the factory had been paused and spending would be limited, but declined to pinpoint the exact considerations that factored into the decision. The Detroit-based
Fox BusinessSep 07 2023
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ERCOT expects tight grid conditions, issues conservation appeal for Thursday
AUSTIN, Texas – ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday as tight grid conditions are expected. Due to continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation, operating reserves are expected to be low into the afternoon and evening hours. The conservation appeal comes on the heels of ERCOT issuing an Energy Emergency Alert
KSATSep 15 2023
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Trump and Biden offer striking contrast on autoworkers strike
The United Auto Workers began to strike on Friday, after failed contract negotiations with Detroit’s big three automakers. Shortly before this, though, former President Donald Trump was interviewed on “Meet the Press.” New host Kristen Welker asked him which side he was on, and he responded in a truly cowardly way. “I’m on the side of making our country great,” he said before rambling about
Daily KosSep 07 2023
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BPU President Joe Fiordaliso has died
“Joe Fiordaliso was a consummate public servant, a trusted colleague, and a good friend,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. He added that, “Joe skillfully led our work to responsibly transition to a clean energy economy while always putting the needs of consumers first.” Fiordaliso was one of the longest-serving members of Murphy’s cabinet. The governor named him president of the Board of
PoliticoSep 06 2023
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ERCOT issues Energy Emergency Alert 2
ERCOT has entered the second level of emergency operations and issued an Energy Emergency Alert 2 (EEA 2) to maintain the reliability of the grid as operating reserves continue to decline. At this time, businesses and residents, including city and county offices are urged to safely reduce electric use as it is critical. This is due to extreme temperatures, expected low wind power, and
Dallas-Fort Worth NewsSep 12 2023
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Equipment failure believed to be culprit in dramatic underground fire in downtown Colorado Springs
Here's the latest update on the underground fire that continues to leave hundreds downtown without power Tuesday morning. As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, 130 customers remain out of electric service, with 150 out of 280 currently restored, according to Colorado Springs Utilities' spokesperson, Steve Berry. "We’re currently focused on restoring customers north of Kiowa and City Hall to the east," Berry
Colorado Springs GazetteSep 05 2023
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Father of woman killed in Maui wildfires sues government for negligence
The father of a woman killed in the deadly wildfires last month in Hawaii has sued the state, local government of Maui, his local utility company and large landowners in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit alleging that they are responsible for the disaster. Harold Wells filed suit on Monday against the group, alleging the government and Hawaiian Electric were negligent and responsible for the death
The HillSep 05 2023
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Seattle-Bainbridge ferry route closed to vehicles, bikes, scooters Sept. 7-13
The Seattle-Bainbridge ferry route will be shut down for nearly a week to vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and electric scooters for overhead passenger walkway replacement construction. The closure will be from Thursday, Sept. 7 at 1 a.m. to Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 3 a.m. Washington State Ferries said crews will replace the 50-year-old wooden walkway on Bainbridge Island with a new seismically
Fox 13 SeattleSep 10 2023
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Egypt angry as Ethiopia fills Nile dam reservoir amid water row
The giant dam project, not yet completed, is already generating electricity (pictured last year) Egypt has voiced anger after Ethiopia announced it had filled the reservoir at a highly controversial hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile river. Ethiopia has been in dispute with Egypt and Sudan over the megaproject since its launch in 2011. Egypt relies on the Nile for nearly all its water needs.
Yahoo NewsOct 17 2023
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Democrats Want Biden to Reverse Course on Iran
President Joe Biden is facing new pressure from Democratic lawmakers to strengthen his stance on dealing with Iran following Hamas' attack on Israel earlier in October.
Biden's approach to Iranian relations faced new scrutiny following reports that Hamas allegedly coordinated with Tehran before the militant group's October 7 attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets against the
Newsweek