Tag: Consumer products and services
Volkswagen plans six battery factories to ramp up electrics
FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen plans six large battery factories in Europe by 2030 to power sales of more electric cars while driving down battery...
Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?
DETROIT — The world’s major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate their industry in the years ahead.
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Push to prevent next meat shortage hits big obstacle
MAXWELL, Iowa — Sudden meat shortages last year because of the coronavirus led to millions of dollars in federal grants to help small meat...
Nebraska declares pro-meat day on Colorado meatless day
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts railed Monday against a proclamation by the governor of neighboring Colorado that encourages people to avoid meat...
Column: NCAA brackets NOT the best use of stimulus check
Forget what you’ve read elsewhere. And since it’s been a while, remember this one simple rule while filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket: Don’t...
Foxconn mulls making electric vehicles at Wisconsin plant
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, is considering making electric vehicles at its highly anticipated Wisconsin plant that has...
February retail sales fall 3% after soaring the month before
NEW YORK — Americans spent less last month, partly due to bad weather in parts of the country that kept shoppers away from stores....
Indiana pet food plant eyes system to reduce obnoxious odors
MISHAWAKA, Ind. — A northern Indiana pet food plant that’s long drawn complaints from neighbors about its obnoxious smells would be outfitted with a...
Average US price of gas up 25 cents a gallon to $2.89
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 25 cents a gallon over the past three weeks to $2.89.
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Auto industry urges emissions deal weaker than Obama’s
WASHINGTON — A coalition of automakers has told the Biden administration it would agree to raise mileage standards to reduce tailpipe emissions but with...
