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5 Things to Watch as the Trump Administration Weakens Car Rules

With the Trump administration set to weaken Obama-era fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks, a chasm is opening between red and blue states. EPA is expected to propose a rule in the coming days to prevent the standards from rising past the …

Overnight Energy: Watchdog opens investigation into Interior chief | Judge halts Pruitt truck pollution rule decision | ...

NEW INVESTIGATION INTO INTERIOR CHIEF: The Interior Department's Inspector General (IG) is investigating a real estate deal involving Interior Secretary Ryan ZinkeRyan Keith ZinkeOvernight Energy: Fewer than half of school districts test for lead | …

Commissioners approve engineer “smart” corridor hopes

GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County may soon be looking at a future where stone and dirt roads become part of an information highway. Gallia Commissioners approved grant application proposals from Gallia Engineer Brett Boothe Thursday in the Gallia Courthouse …

Fire damages three classic vehicles

AUSTINTOWN — A fire at a garage at 5385 W. Viola Drive caused $155,000 in damage to the building and three classic vehicles stored inside. Township firefighters were called just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday to the detached garage that held an Oldsmobile 442, …

State patrol officer dragged by car

YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused of driving the car that dragged a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for more than a mile late Thursday night is in police custody. Jamel Robert Patton, 22, could be arraigned in Youngstown Municipal Court as soon as …

Tariff War Casualty? America’s Largest Car Exporter Shifts Some Production to China

President Trump’s plan to save American jobs by putting tariffs on foreign imports may do the opposite. Retaliatory tariffs imposed by China have BMW hiking prices in China. Also, BMW, in conjunction with China’s Brilliance, will build X3 SUVs in China. …

Ohio Communities Join the Call for Cleaner Cars

Climate action groups believe automakers need to set an end date for the sale of combustion-engine vehicles. (Guy Frankland/Flickr) July 11, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Michigan businesses and cities are being invited to become part of a global vision for a …

New Utility Settlement Highlights How Ohio Utilities Are Leaving FirstEnergy Behind On Clean Energy

A new utility settlement in Ohio is loaded with promising clean-energy components. Meanwhile, Ohio-based utility giant FirstEnergy continues to cling to the energy sources of the past. Encouraging settlement Along with FirstEnergy, Duke, and AEP, Dayton …

Ohio to spend Volkswagen settlement funds on clean vehicles

Ohio will spend the millions it receives from a national settlement over Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal on technology aimed at reducing air pollution. The Columbus Dispatch reports the state will spend more than half of its $75 million share …

BUSINESS DIGEST || Auto sales down

Auto sales down YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley auto sales were down 12.2 percent year-over-year in June. Auto dealers in the Valley sold 4,611 new and used vehicles, down 139 from 5,250 sold last June. Through June, there have been 27,988 auto sales, down 1, …

From spark plugs to software: The brains behind smart cars

LIMA — They need to talk. No, not him and her. It’s your car. Your car and the road. The ability for that to happen is what’s driving the change from standard cars to autonomous vehicles. Research into autonomous vehicles is already unleashing a change in …

$400 million from the VW Mitigation Trust available for new all-electric buses

PORTERVILLE, Calif., June 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (TSXV:GPV) (OTCQX:GPVRF) (“GreenPower”) announces that 10 States have recently released their proposed mitigation plans with $400 million available to purchase new …

Cleveland May Have New Air Quality Champion in Ward 2's Kevin Bishop, Who is Super Into Electric Cars

Cleveland Ward 2 Councilman Kevin Bishop likened air pollution to cigarette smoke Wednesday morning, at a Willard Park press event announcing the release of a new report by the Environment Ohio Research & Policy Center. "I don't know about …

Refreshed 2019 Pilot and HR-V to Further Strengthen Award-Winning Honda SUV Lineup

Pilot gets more aggressive exterior styling and new technologies HR-V gains two new trims, updated styling and all-new technology Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technologies now available or standard equipment on all Honda nameplates, with …

New Conference Center Hosts Innovative Blue Bird School Bus Event

Last week, Blue Bird school buses rolled out for the 2018 Blue Bird Experience tour at James A. Rhodes Conference Center at the Transportation Research Center (TRC), where school districts participated in educational sessions, ride-and-drives and more. …

America's Next Postal Truck By Karsan Spied Testing Again

The battle for the new U.S. Postal Service vehicle continues, as a new prototype of Karsan’s proposal has been spied out testing again. The vehicle is unlike anything you’ve seen on this site before, but it’s still quite an important vehicle – after all, …

Jim Krumel: Changing auto industry touches all our lives

After more than a century, General Motors and Ford plan to end their relationship with gasoline and diesel. Not 25 years from now. Not 10 years from now. We’re talking about it beginning within the next five years. GM starts with two new, fully electric …

Plug-In Hybrid Chevrolet Camaro Wins EcoCAR 3 Competition

In the meantime, the peeps at Ohio State University decided to put effort into transforming the pre-facelift Gen 6 Camaro into a plug-in hybrid. The team earned 895 out of 1,000 possible points, and to this effect, Ohio State University won the fourth ( …

Innovations by BASF will help to make electric vehicles a practical reality for everyone

Battery materials by BASF shape the future of electromobility BASF’s cathode active materials make batteries more powerful, reliable and affordable Innovations by BASF will help to extend the real driving range and drastically reduce charging time of …

Rosemary Barclay Discusses the Initial Steps a Driver Takes After a Collision

Collision repair specialist explains the steps that should be taken immediately following an accident. SARASOTA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A collision can happen at any moment. Regardless of the situation, …

Gentex Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

ZEELAND, Mich., July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automotive automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, dimmable aircraft windows, and fire protection products, …

SALEEN UNVEILS LIVE ON THE SALEEN FACEBOOK SITE TONIGHT 7 pm

                                                              SALEEN OFF-ROAD SPORTRUCK XR ADDED TO PERFORMANCE LINE CORONA, CA, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saleen Automotive introduces its latest innovative performance vehicle to their truck line— …

Behind the Wheel: Precision Solutions and Telematics in Latin America

20180720_Behind_the_Wheel_Precision_Farming_Image Luciano Mottim Gomes stands in the middle of a soybean field on his farm in Paraná State Brazil.  Other than a large, red combine harvester, there is nothing and no one to see for miles around.  And yet …

Swissbit announces product launches for Flash Memory Summit 2018

Swissbit will launch its latest 3D-NAND-based memory solutions for industrial temperature grades at FMS 2018 BRONSCHHOFEN, ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND, July 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swissbit AG, a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade …

Konijnenburg Wheels acquires large Slovenian wheel manufacturer and strengthens position in European market

Konijnenburg Wheels becomes the fifth largest transport wheel manufacturer in Europe AMSTERDAM, NOORD HOLAND, NEDERLAND, July 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Konijnenburg Wheels acquires large Slovenian wheel manufacturer and strengthens …

AutoWeb to Hold Second Quarter 2018 Conference Call on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. ET

IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoWeb, Inc. (Nasdaq:AUTO), a robust digital marketing platform providing advertising solutions for automotive dealers and OEMs, will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. …

Avis Budget Group Introduces New Benefits for Amazon Customers

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) today introduced plans to reward Amazon customers with special perks when they rent a car through Avis. Beginning today, Amazon customers who book an Avis vehicle can …

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Second Quarter of 2018

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. Three months ended June 30, 2018: Net Income of $17.8 million, Basic Earnings …

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TRAVOD Recognised Among Largest Translation Companies in the World

Market research firm CSA recognises TRAVOD as a leader in the $46.52 billion global translation, localisation, and interpreting services industry. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRAVOD International announced today …

Tesla Announces Date for Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Webcast

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tesla will post its financial results for the second quarter of 2018 after market close on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  At that time, Tesla will issue a brief advisory containing a link to the Q2 2018 …

Second Quarter 2018 Results Conference Call

AURORA, Ontario, July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) (NYSE:MGA)                                              SECOND QUARTER 2018 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 8th, 2018 7:30 AM ET       DIAL IN NUMBERSNorth …

Bridgestone Launches Development Project focused on Using Automated Driving for Tire Tests

Bridgestone Launches Development Project focused on Using Automated Driving for Tire Tests Tokyo (July 18, 2018)--Bridgestone Corporation today announced that it, together with ZMP Inc., has launched a development project aimed at utilizing automated …

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Fox Factory Holding Corp. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Earnings Conference Call

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fox Factory Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:FOXF) ("FOX" or the “Company”) will announce results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2018, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, after the market close. The …

Motorcar Parts of America Appoints CEO of Diagnostic and Testing Business

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:MPAA) today announced the appointment of William J. Hardy to the position of chief executive officer of D&V Electronics, a wholly owned subsidiary based in Toronto, …

Jason Industries Announces Second Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Date and Teleconference Details

MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jason Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:JASN) (NASDAQ:JASNW) (the "Company" or "Jason Industries") today announced the Company will release its second quarter 2018 results before the market opens on …

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS RENTAL SCAM PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE PUBLISHED

Car rental fraud victim exposes crucial photographic proof to show humanity the shocking subsequent vehicle damage used as part of highly-refined theft scam FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Mobile Tyre Shop launches in Adelaide to become Australia's largest mobile tyre network

First launching in Melbourne and featured on Shark Tank, Mobile Tyre Shop now operates in 4 states servicing Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and now Adelaide. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobile Tyre Shop …