Camila Domonoske

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Volkswagen Will Not Change Its Name To 'Voltswagen' After All, Says It Was All A Joke

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Volkswagen of America will not, in fact, be renaming itself "Voltswagen of America." A statement to that effect was a joke "in the spirit of April Fool's Day," the company said.

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The Suez Canal Was Blocked For Under A Week — Here's How That Will Affect The World

Monday, March 29, 2021

The container ship Ever Given has finally been unstuck from the Suez Canal, but there will be lingering consequences to its nearly week-long blockade of the vital trade corridor.

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Ship Happens: Coffee, Livestock, Ikea Furniture Among The Objects Stuck At The Suez

Monday, March 29, 2021

Livestock and lumber. Oil and automobiles. Exercise equipment and instant coffee. These are just some of the products that were blocked by the ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal.

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Why Gas Prices Have Increased In The Last 3 Months

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Prices at the pump have climbed dramatically in the first three months of the year, increasing more than 50 cents per gallon. The rising prices are driven by global forces of supply and demand.

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Boom Or Bubble? Skeptics Take Aim At Buzzy Electric Vehicle Market

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

A ton of new vehicle start-ups are trying to follow in Tesla's footsteps but a battle between one electric pickup maker and a short seller shows how the heavily hyped industry is also a risky one.

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Roads Are Getting Deadlier For Pedestrians; Fatality Rates Are Worse For Minorities

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

A new report warns that pedestrian deaths per mile driven soared in the first half of the year, with the death rate likely to see the largest one-year increase in 2020.

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Pedestrians Are At A Higher Risk Of Being Hit By A Car During The Pandemic

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Pedestrian deaths per mile driven soared during the pandemic. Emptier roads meant more speeding, and the popularity of SUVs and pickup trucks make collisions with pedestrians more likely to be fatal.

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Lordstown Motors Faces Skepticism From Investors

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Lordstown Motors, the startup that bought an old GM factory to build an electric pickup, has been accused of deceiving investors. But the company says it's on track for production.

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From Amazon To FedEx, The Delivery Truck Is Going Electric

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

It's not just passenger cars: Delivery companies are updating their vans and trucks with electric models as they look to save on fuel and cut maintenance costs.

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It's Not Just Cars, Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric Too

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

There's been much buzz around electric vehicles lately. From Amazon to FedEx, delivery companies are updating their fleets, and going electric has an outsize impact on pollution and climate change.

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Hold That Drill: Why Wall Street Wants Energy Companies To Pump Less Oil, Not More

Saturday, March 06, 2021

After bankrolling oil companies for years and seeing poor returns, investors are now pressuring companies to keep their oil output lower, instead of higher.

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'Tragic': Driving Was Down In 2020, But Traffic Fatality Rates Surged

Friday, March 05, 2021

A report estimates that traffic deaths rose 8% last year compared to 2019. When measured by number of miles driven, fatalities surged by 24%, the highest in nearly a century.

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OPEC And Allies Keep Oil Production Steady As Saudi Arabia Urges 'Caution'

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Oil prices have risen remarkably over the last few months. Now the powerful oil cartel is keeping a lid on supply in an attempt to push crude prices even higher.

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The Power Is Back On In Texas. Now Comes The Recovery, And It Won't Be Cheap

Saturday, February 27, 2021

From potential long-term rate hikes to repairs of broken pipes, Texans could be paying for years after the state's devastating blackouts.

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Texas Begin To See Financial Fallout Of Winter Storm

Friday, February 26, 2021

Some people in Texas have been shocked by the high bills they received after last week's power outages. But even families who haven't seen high bills may wind up paying for this crisis over time.

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No, The Blackouts In Texas Weren't Caused By Renewables. Here's What Really Happened

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Some prominent Republicans have blamed wind and solar power for the blackouts in the storm-stricken state. But the truth is that every source of generation fell short.

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Jerry Jones' Company Hits 'Jackpot' As Harsh Storms Send Natural Gas Prices Surging

Thursday, February 18, 2021

A drilling company controlled by the Dallas Cowboys owner said it was benefitting after natural gas prices surged in the middle of powerful winter storms.

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What Really Caused The Texas Power Shortage?

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Why has Texas had such devastating power shortages during the current winter storm? Some people, including prominent Republicans, are blaming wind power — but every power source has struggled to cope.

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Deep Freeze In Texas Pushes Up Crude Oil, Gasoline Prices

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Crude oil prices have been rising for months. Now a deep freeze in Texas is wreaking even more havoc, pushing up oil prices and, as a result, gasoline prices.

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Shortage Of Computer Chips Forces Automakers To Curtail Production

Thursday, February 11, 2021

The auto industry is grappling with a shortage of computer chips that is forcing companies to cut back production of some vehicles. Some new cars, already in short supply, might get harder to find.

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