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Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack MADISON, Wis.
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US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation

US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have backed away from seeking a giant recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators and will investigate further after the auto industry raised questions about whether all of the inflators are defective.
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China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?

China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?

Detroit (AP) — China will soon see a massive expansion of electric vehicle battery swapping, as global battery maker CATL said Wednesday it is investing heavily in stations there next year.
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US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation

US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have backed away from seeking a giant recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators and will investigate further after the auto industry raised questions about whether all of the inflators are defective.
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EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035.
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The Federal Reserve expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. Here's what that could mean for you

The Federal Reserve expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. Here's what that could mean for you

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses.
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What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry

What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry

BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger.
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China's CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles

China's CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles

XIAMEN, China (AP) — The world's largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles said Wednesday it will get into battery swapping in China in a big way starting next year.
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Lion Electric applies to Quebec court for protection from creditors under CCAA

Lion Electric applies to Quebec court for protection from creditors under CCAA

MONTREAL — The Lion Electric Co. has applied to the Superior Court of Quebec for protection from creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.
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Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars

Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Barcelona subway grinds to a halt, the doors slide open and commuters pour out to go about their daily business.
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