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China EVs drive concerns about the auto industry
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (343+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The auto industry in America accounts for close to 11 million jobs. And for many powerful voices in the industry, there are concerns that those jobs could be put in jeopardy if China is allowed to sell their cars…...
Mass chaos: Residents say dozens of riderless Waymo cars circle their neighborhood daily
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (553+ words) ATLANTA (Atlanta News First/Gray News) " Residents in Atlanta's Buckhead community are raising concerns about Waymo's self-driving vehicles using their neighborhood as a holding location. Neighbors said they sometimes see several dozen Waymo cars driving down a small cul-de-sac each…...
Hidden Heat: Battery disposal gaps keep fueling fires as states consider who should foot the bill
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1786+ words) (Investigate TV) " In a matter of seconds, the battery powering any number of devices within arm's reach of the average consumer has the potential to transform from an efficient energy source into a fire ball the temperature of a volcanic…...
Elon Musk tours Intel's semiconductor fab plant in Hillsboro ahead of Tesla, Space X partnership
1+ week, 2+ day ago (159+ words) KPTV Elon Musk tours Intel's semiconductor fab plant in Hillsboro ahead of Tesla, Space X partnership Mother's Day fundraiser supports Portland homeless center for women, children, nonbinary people Dogs, owners take over Portland waterfront for annual Doggie Dash "He was…...
Waymo self-driving cars officially coming to Portland, rideshare union pushes back
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (96+ words) Self-driving taxi service'Waymo'is coming to Portland, but the company is already facing pushback over safety concerns and potential impacts on rideshare jobs. Waymo self-driving cars officially coming to Portland, rideshare union pushes back Ep. 183: Warmest temps of the year and…...
Davenport leaders updated on proposed solar farm ordinance
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (60+ words) KPTV Davenport leaders updated on solar farm ordinance after almost year-long pause Harry Reid now offering direct flights to Paris three times a week St. Jude's Ranch for Children will host the 10th annual National Siblings Day Festival on Saturday, Harrisonburg…...
Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (40+ words) KPTV Expensive gas spikes EV interest, but not sales Faith leaders call for immigration reform in Good Friday gathering at Portland ICE facility Oregon joins 22-state lawsuit challenging Trump voting executive order...
Behind the Wheel: Custom auto upholstery
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (49+ words) KPTV Behind the Wheel: Custom auto upholstery Behind the Wheel: New exhibit celebrates history of Highway 101 Behind the Wheel: Randy Attar 'The Wheels Dealer' Behind the Wheel: Understanding Oregon's 'Move Over' law Rose City Volksters car club donates to FOX…...
Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (722+ words) However, the special session got off to a rocky start: The state Senate met as scheduled at 9 a. m. , but the state House failed to reach the two-thirds quorum required to conduct business, leaving the session in limbo until late Friday evening....
Grassroots group collects double the signatures needed to challenge transportation tax hikes
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (520+ words) PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Lately, Lisa's Furniture and D'cor in Northeast Portland is more than just a consignment shop. "I'll have customers come in," Lisa Hill said, "and I'll ask them, "hey I have these petitions here, you're welcome to sign,…...