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Cybertruck owner video claiming stuck pedal gets attention of regulators: After a Cybertruck owner's video saying his accelerator pedal got stuck went viral ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-owners-video-stuck-pedal-accelerator-attention-safety-regulators-2024-4
Quick Glance: Tesla Halts Cybertruck Deliveries Due to Issues
- Tesla has reportedly halted Cybertruck deliveries, possibly due to issues with the accelerator pedal.
- Forums dedicated to the Tesla Cybertruck recently reported delays or cancellations in deliveries.
- Influencers confirm that Tesla has suspended all Cybertruck deliveries for 7 days to address an issue with the accelerator pedal.
- Tesla is facing challenges with production in Shanghai and struggling to ramp up production of the updated Model 3 in the Fremont plant.
New Boeing Whistleblower Claims 787 Fuselage Could Fall Apart Midflight: "That's not how you build a plane," the engineer told reporters Tuesday.
huffpost.com/entry/boeing-whistleblower-787-fuselage_n_6616a1a1e4b0c01a9ee426a6
US investigating GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over brake assist failures: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/us-investigating-gm-cadillac-lyriq-evs-over-brake-assist-failures
Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation's infrastructure against climate change
apnews.com/article/biden-climate-investment-resilience-transportation-election-c82199b763a69f582c564e6330192804
Boeing says testing of 787 proves aircraft is safe: NEW YORK: Boeing defended its safety practices on Monday (Apr 15), touting aircraft testing protocols as it ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/boeing-says-testing-787-proves-aircraft-safe-4267791
American Airlines pilots union warns of ‘significant spike’ in safety problems : A union representing pilots for American Airlines warned over the weekend that ...
thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4597091-american-airlines-pilots-union-warns-of-significant-spike-in-safety-problems/
Ford's recall of 43,000 SUVs is being probed by the feds: Gasoline can leak out of the SUVs' fuel injectors onto hot surfaces, increasing the risk of fires
qz.com/ford-bronco-sport-escape-suv-recall-probe-nhtsa-1851406297
NTSB conducting new interviews with Boeing on 737 MAX 9 door plug probe: The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with ...
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Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
Ford recall on Broncos, Escapes over fuel leak, engine fire risk prompt feds to open probe
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/12/ford-recall-bronco-escape-fuel-leak-probe/73299991007/
Maryland lawmakers introduce bill requiring feds to pay 100 percent of Baltimore bridge repair
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4589248-maryland-lawmakers-bill-feds-pay-100-percent-baltimore-bridge/
Ford to recall over 40,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says: Ford will recall 42,652 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles in the United States due to cracked fuel ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-recall-over-40000-vehicles-us-nhtsa-says-2024-04-10/
US Senate votes to reject rule to cut greenhouse gas emissions on highways: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution that would overturn a federal ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-senate-votes-reject-rule-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissions-highways-2024-04-10/
Ford, Daimler Truck, Chrysler, Jeep among 131k vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/15/car-recall-check-ford-daimler-truck-chrysler/73294129007/
US probes Ford recall of 42,000 Bronco, Escape SUVs for fuel leaks: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday it was opening an ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nhtsa-opens-investigation-into-certain-ford-suv-recall-over-fuel-leaks-2024-04-12/
Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash of Apple Engineer: On the eve of a trial over the death of an Apple engineer, who died in 2018 when his Model ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/tesla-settles-lawsuit-fatal-crash-autopilot-1235001030/
Quick Glance: Tesla resolves lawsuit following deadly Autopilot crash
- Tesla reached a resolution in a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2018 crash.
- Following the death of Apple engineer Walter Huang in Autopilot mode, his family filed a lawsuit.
- Specifics of the resolution, prior to the set trial date, remained undisclosed.
US FAA proposes airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-400F airplanes, notice shows
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-proposes-airworthiness-directive-certain-boeing-747-400f-airplanes-notice-2024-04-11/
Senate votes to overturn Biden highway emissions rule, with support from red-state Democrats
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4587888-senate-votes-overturn-biden-highway-emissions-rule-red-state-democrats/
US NTSB chair vows to be 'fierce advocate' for safety in new term: National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy will tell lawmakers she is ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-ntsb-chair-vows-be-fierce-advocate-safety-new-term-2024-04-10/
United Airlines delays flights on two new routes amid FAA safety probe: United Airlines said on Monday it has delayed the start of two new international routes ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-delays-flights-two-new-routes-amid-faa-probe-2024-04-08/
WATCH: Biden visits Baltimore to promise help, saying 'Your nation has your back'
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-biden-visits-baltimore-to-promise-help-in-recovery-of-key-bridge
Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse
- Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
- The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.
- Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.
- Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.
'Catastrophic': Biden Admin Approves Largest Offshore Oil Export Terminal: "Nothing about this project is in alignment with Biden's climate and ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-offshore-oil-terminal
Environmentalists protest Biden administration approval of huge oil export terminal off Texas coast
pbs.org/newshour/politics/environmentalists-protest-biden-administration-approval-of-huge-oil-export-terminal-off-texas-coast
US NTSB probes fatal Ford Mach-E crash in Philadelphia: The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-ntsb-probes-fatal-ford-mach-e-crash-philadelphia-2024-04-10/
Freight railroads must keep 2-person crews, according to new federal rule 2 years in the making
pbs.org/newshour/economy/freight-railroads-must-keep-2-person-crews-according-to-new-federal-rule-2-years-in-the-making
Bridge failures can cause major disruptions. How do agencies plan for disaster?: Transportation agencies plan for events like major bridge or highway collapses ...
pbs.org/newshour/science/how-bridge-collapses-other-disasters-test-transportation-agency-emergency-plans
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Baltimore bridge collapse could wipe out emergency federal highway fund: Maryland may jump ahead of states that have waited a decade for emergency highway ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/11/baltimore-bridge-collapse-highways/
An engine on a Southwest Airlines jet caught fire before taking off from Texas. FAA is investigating
apnews.com/article/southwest-airlines-plane-engine-fire-texas-c8ef3fdf15f431bfaa16f5aa6f061457
Major US railroads will be required to have at least two crew members for most trips, the Transportation Department's Federal Railroad Administration says
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Skip the traffic: Commuters turn to ferries to get around: Ferry ridership around the U.S. took a hit during the pandemic, but new terminals ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/business/ferry-real-estate-development.html
Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires: Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel ...
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ford-recalls-43000-suvs-due-gas-leaks-cause-109089050
Quick Glance: Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks
- Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires, without fixing the fuel leaks.
- The recall covers certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022 with 1.5-liter engines.
- Dealers will install a tube to let gasoline flow away from hot surfaces and update engine control software to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system.
- Ford will extend warranty coverage for cracked fuel injectors and provide replacements for owners who experience the issue.
Boeing 737 Output Drops on Quality Checks, More FAA Audits: The aircraft maker is building fewer of its troubled jetliners than even the 38 per month limit ...
inc.com/reuters/boeing-737-output-drops-on-quality-checks-more-faa-audits.html
Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT Recalled for Same Fire-Prone Battery: Audi and Porsche's flagship EVs share many things in common—unfortunately including ...
thedrive.com/news/porsche-taycan-and-audi-e-tron-gt-recalled-for-same-fire-prone-battery
US opens investigation into Fisker's Ocean vehicles: The U.S. auto regulator has opened a preliminary evaluation of Fisker's 2023 Ocean vehicles after complaints ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-investigation-into-fiskers-ocean-vehicles-2024-04-03/
United Airlines postpones investor day amid US FAA investigation following safety incidents
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-postpones-investor-day-amid-us-faa-investigation-following-2024-04-05/
Norfolk Southern reaches $600 million settlement in East Palestine lawsuit: The railroad said it had agreed to the payout to resolve a class-action case filed ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/04/09/east-palestine-norfolk-southern-settlement/
Quick Glance: Ohio Train Accident: Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600M Settlement
- Following a severe train derailment in February 2023 in Eastern Ohio, Norfolk Southern has agreed to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit totaling $600 million.
- The settlement will encompass all class action claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment and personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius.
- The agreement does not entail an acknowledgment of liability, misconduct, or fault.
- The settlement is anticipated to be submitted for preliminary approval to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in April 2024, with potential payments commencing by the year's end.
Which airports had the most delays and cancellations in 2023?: Data from the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) shows which ...
kxan.com/news/national-news/which-airports-had-the-most-delays-and-cancellations-in-2023/
Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring 2-person crews on trains
pbs.org/newshour/economy/freight-railroads-ask-courts-to-throw-out-new-rule-requiring-2-person-crews-on-trains
Biden administration announces requirement for 2-person crews on freight trains: The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule Tuesday increasing the ...
thehill.com/policy/4569876-biden-administration-announces-requirement-two-person-crews-freight-trains/
An expert panel appointed by the FAA said the agency should drop a requirement that airline pilots and air traffic controllers disclose talk therapy sessions
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Emissions model for aviation fuel will be ready 'in the very near future', says EPA administrator
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/emissions-model-aviation-fuel-will-be-ready-in-very-near-future-says-epa-2024-04-05/
Ford Bronco recall coincides with O.J. Simpson’s death: Federal regulators announced a Ford Bronco recall investigation coinciding with O.J. Simpson's death ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/12/ford-bronco-recall-oj-simpson-death/
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
22-year-old man killed in fatal crash – the fifth this year in Vancouver: The Vancouver Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/02/22-year-old-man-killed-in-fatal-crash-the-fifth-this-year-in-vancouver/
See the new spaceship-like plane that a startup wants to certify by 2030: Expected to carry 200+ people by 2030, the Pathfinder uses a unique "blended-wing body" ...
businessinsider.com/new-widebody-plane-blended-wing-body-jetzero-pathfinder-2024-4
Inside SpaceX’s tax-free ride in American airspace: Unlike airlines, which pay taxes for air traffic controllers’ work for each time their planes take off ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/us/politics/spacex-biden-musk-taxes.html
US traffic deaths fell 3.6% in 2023, the 2nd straight yearly drop. But nearly 41,000 people died
apnews.com/article/traffic-deaths-decrease-still-high-nhtsa-4cd22df2c02b39958c4431a413c35d67
US judge declares Biden climate rule unlawful but won't vacate it: A federal judge in Kentucky ruled that a Biden administration rule requiring states to set ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-judge-declares-biden-climate-rule-unlawful-wont-vacate-it-2024-04-02/
Motorists creep along 1 lane after part of California's iconic Highway 1 collapses
apnews.com/article/california-storm-highway-collapse-big-sur-7776ec0459e9ca2f8e99500004c31b81
Quick Glance: California's Highway 1 Section Collapses in Landslide
- A 40-mile section of California's Highway 1 remained closed after a landslide during a major storm caused chunks of the road to fall down a cliff, leaving approximately 1,600 people stranded.
- Engineers were still assessing the damage, and the highway was closed Monday in both directions near Palo Colorado, about 14 miles south of Monterey, and between Limekiln State Park and Lime Creek.
- All Big Sur state parks in the affected area were closed to visitors until further notice, according to Monterey County.
- About 1,600 people, including tourists and locals visiting Big Sur for Easter weekend, were initially stranded, but most were escorted out by emergency convoys on Sunday after it was deemed safe to travel on the highway's northbound lane.
US wants airlines to boost travel benefits for military personnel: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday urged the nation's largest passenger ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-wants-airlines-boost-travel-benefits-military-personnel-2024-04-04/
Explainer: What do you we know about the Southwest engine cover problem?: An engine cowling on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 fell off on Sunday during ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/what-do-you-we-know-about-southwest-engine-cover-problem-2024-04-08/
Buttigieg visits predominantly Black Alabama community following ABC News investigation about neighborhood flooding
abcnews.go.com/US/buttigieg-visits-predominantly-black-alabama-community-abc-news/story
U.S. issues rule requiring at least two people on longest freight trains: The rail industry immediately objected to the new mandate.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/02/freight-trains-rail-safety-rules/
US traffic deaths down 3.6% in 2023 but above pre-pandemic levels: U.S. traffic deaths fell by 3.6% in 2023, the second straight yearly decline ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-traffic-deaths-down-36-2023-above-pre-pandemic-levels-2024-04-01/
FAA Data Shows Student Pilot Numbers on the Rise: Does it seem like there are more student pilots in the air these days? According to FAA data, there are.
flyingmag.com/faa-data-shows-student-pilot-numbers-on-the-rise/
Engineers are testing out highway to charge your EV while you drive: The pilot program is unique because it's the first time a highway will be electrified ...
businessinsider.com/engineers-testing-out-highway-charge-electric-vehicle-2024-4
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Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles are still on the road: In September, Hyundai and Kia issued a recall of 3.4 million of its vehicles in the United ...
apnews.com/article/hyundai-kia-fire-recalls-vehicles-repairs-warning-ae2e71914fc229d70a4cceb089e465ce
Opening date set for light rail to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood: Thousands who now transfer from buses to trains at Northgate Station will soon take ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/when-will-light-rail-reach-lynnwood-sound-transit-sets-opening-date/
SEPTA’s Drexel Station reopens with major upgrades, including efforts to connect it to Amtrak’s 30th Street Station
inquirer.com/business/drexel-station-open-septa-30th-street-20240408.html
In 2018 crash, Tesla’s Autopilot just followed the lane lines: Depositions in a civil case over a fatal 2018 crash -- set for trial this week -- provide insights ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/07/tesla-autopilot-crash-trial/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Unveil Tesla 'Robotaxi' on August 8
- Elon Musk announced that Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on August 8, despite past promises and delays with self-driving cars.
- Musk plans to develop a car without controls for human use and gradually enhance Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving capability.
- Currently, buyers can add the Full Self-Driving feature for an additional cost, but experts note that the system is not fully autonomous yet.
- Other companies like Waymo and Cruise are also working on autonomous ride-sharing services, despite safety concerns and incidents.
Boeing pays out Alaska Airlines amid grounding of their planes: Aviation giant Boeing has paid Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for the grounding of ...
thehill.com/business/4575384-boeing-pays-out-alaska-airlines-grounding-planes/
Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
How an obscure energy calculation could dramatically speed up America’s EV future
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/04/07/dept-of-energy-electric-vehicle-petroleum-equivalency-regulation-2024/73195654007/
Expensive mistake: ODOT cameras capture man stranded in high water atop a Maserati
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/04/03/ohio-department-transportation-cameras-capture-man-stranded-atop-car-maserati-flood-columbus/73189200007/
US Senate to consider nomination of NTSB chair for new term: The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold an April 10 hearing on the nomination of Jennifer ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-consider-nomination-ntsb-chair-new-term-2024-04-03/
New whistleblower raises concerns about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner : A Boeing engineer says he was retaliated against after alleging sections of the fuselage on the ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/04/09/boeing-whistleblower-787-dreamliner-fuselages/
What other cities can learn from Washington, DC’s transit recovery: DC’s transit experiment shows that better service means more riders.
vox.com/cities-and-urbanism/24125535/dc-metro-transit-wmata-urbanism-cities-commuting
New whistleblower claims put Boeing's quality control under more scrutiny: The company has refuted Sam Salehpour's allegations.
abcnews.go.com/Business/new-whistleblower-claims-put-boeings-quality-control-scrutiny/story
Big Sur Urged to Evacuate as Another Storm Approaches: Officials are advising people to leave one of the nation’s most scenic coastal stretches before rain ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/03/us/big-sur-evacuation-storm.html
Earthquake halts some flights at New York area airports: The greater New York City area experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake Friday morning ...
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Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/boeing-whistleblower-says-dreamliner-787-break-apart-due-safety-flaws-rcna147137
Boeing whistleblower raises concerns over safety of 787 Dreamliner jets: Federal officials are investigating Boeing again after a whistleblower raised concerns ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/boeing-whistleblower-raises-concerns-over-safety-787-dreamliner-jets
Cat’s ‘flawless’ plan to escape coyotes worked — until he got stuck, photos show: A cat sought shelter away from some coyotes on top of an old salt dome ...
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287689070.html
Will flying cars change air travel? An expert shares what’s on the horizon: Personal flying vehicles, a rarity and still years away from being approved ...
seattletimes.com/life/travel/flying-cars-arent-yet-cleared-for-takeoff-but-change-is-on-the-horizon/
New Jersey Challenges NYC Congestion Pricing in Federal Court: A closely watched lawsuit could block or upend the city’s new tolling program ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/03/nyregion/nj-congestion-pricing-federal-court.html
Deer and coyote aren't the only ones using I-90 wildlife crossings now: Structures now help thousands of animals each year cross the state's busiest ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/cascade-critter-crossings-how-i-90-became-safer-for-wildlife-drivers/
Apparently, Oregon is in the top 10 across the country when it comes to quality roads.
This research was done by “experts at personal injury lawyers Munley ... Show more www.oregonlive.com/trending/2024/04/oregon-has-some-of-the-best-roads-in-the-country-allegedly.html
These plane crash survivors and victims’ loved ones are becoming scared to fly again after years of travel. They’re not alone
cnn.com/travel/plane-crash-survivors-fear-of-flying/
SLAPP This, MVP… If You Dare: The Mountain Valley Pipeline uses pipe with illegal and unsafe corrosion-proof coating that’s “no longer fit for purpose.”
commondreams.org/opinion/slap-back-at-dangerous-mvp
Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry’s wings | kuwaittimes: Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry’s wings - Business - NEW ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/12702/business/maintenance-staff-shortage-could-clip-aviation-industrys-wings/
From MHOMS to RIBBS, see 37 nods to Kansas City-area legends hidden in aviation codes
kansascity.com/news/local/article287554275.html
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