Former megadealer Bernie Moreno trying again for Senate seat
The former megadealer has filed paperwork to run for Senate in Ohio and is being encouraged by former President Donald Trump......»»
US Senate renews EV tax credit while many models likely not eligible
The US Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act on August 7, which contains the renewal and improvement of an electric vehicle (EV) tax credit for US buyers. However, whether the revised tax credit will boost the country's EV market remains unknown,.....»»
Bill with revamped EV tax credit passes Senate, heads to House
The Inflation Reduction Act ends per-manufacturer limits for the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, a boost for electric vehicle makers. But the vehicles will have to be built in North America and carmakers will have to quickly end a r.....»»
Can EV tax credit survive Senate, industry objections?
What appeared to be a path forward on EV tax credits at first glance evolved into a last-minute scramble, as automakers and some Senate Democrats seek changes to the provision's strict battery content and assembly rules, which they said could delay v.....»»
EV tax credit gets surgery, but there are complications
The EV tax credit provisions negotiated by Senate Democrats are an important step in a transforming industry. But the new rules introduce a new set of complications......»»
Best bidet toilet seat deals for August 2022
If you are out of toilet paper and open to trying new things, here are some cheap bidet toilet seats......»»
Automakers concerned over consumer access to EV tax credit in Senate proposal
The EV tax credit proposal unveiled last week by U.S. Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin as part of the Inflation Reduction Act lifts the cap on the current $7,500 tax credit but adds increasingly stringent critical mineral and battery so.....»»
Manchin rebuffs industry criticism of new EV tax credit
Price caps, income caps, and no Chinese batteries are the stumbling blocks. Enlarge / Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) speaking to reporters in the Hart Senate Office building on August 1, 2022, in Washington, DC. (credit: Anna Moneymaker/Ge.....»»
ESA names first "astronaut" to fly on the Artemis I lunar mission
A specially trained wooly astronaut, Shaun the Sheep, has been assigned a seat on the Artemis I mission to the Moon. Shaun's assignment was announced by ESA's Director for Human and Robotic Exploration Dr. David Parker......»»
Rivian says Senate climate bill is stacked in archrivals" favor
Illinois' biggest EV producer wants changes it says would even the competition with Tesla and GM......»»
Apple blasts Android malware in fierce pushback against iOS sideloading
Apple is continuing to pushback against looming antitrust legislation in the United States that could bring major changes to the App Store. A letter sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee by Apple and obtained by 9to5Mac specifically counters claims.....»»
Is Apple allowing crypto scam apps in the App Store? US lawmakers want to know
Apple is coming under scrutiny for how its App Store review process handles submissions of cryptocurrency trading and wallet apps. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook today, the chair of the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs q.....»»
US senator grills Apple & Google about fraudulent crypto apps
A U.S. lawmaker has sent a letter to Apple and Google asking for clarification on how they prevent fraudulent cryptocurrency apps on the App Store and Google Play Store.Bitcoin illustrationSen. Sherrod Brown — who chairs the Senate Committee on Ban.....»»
How the Senate Climate Bill Could Slash Emissions by 40 Percent
A surprise breakthrough on climate and energy legislation revives President Biden's environmental commitments by outlining large emissions reductions.....»»
CHIPS Act passes Senate vote, after $52B became $280B to fund scientific research too
The CHIPS Act, originally designed to provide $52B in incentives for chipmakers to open US plants, has now passed a Senate vote, with bipartisan support. It is expected to pass a House vote as early as next week, but has gained weight in its journey.....»»
Senate deal includes EV tax credits sought by Tesla, Toyota
The credit will be included in a broader legislative package that revives key portions of President Joe Biden’s domestic political agenda and contains about $369 billion on climate and energy spending......»»
US Senate passes CHIPS Act 2022, bans recipients from expanding advanced chip capacity in specific countries
The Senate on July 27 passed CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation in a vote of 64-33. A total of US$52.7 billion will be spent as a 5-year incentive for developing domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and other programs......»»
Tech antitrust legislation remains stalled as Schumer tells donors he won’t yet schedule votes
Democrats last week urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to schedule votes on two pieces of tech antitrust legislation, but he last night told donors that he won’t do it yet. At the heart of the impasse is a disagreement about whether enough.....»»
Apple default apps might be banned; here’s how Apple could respond
We’re not seeing much progress with US antitrust legislation just at present, but if the two bills do make it through the Senate, that raises the prospect of Apple default apps being banned. Which is to say, Apple could not pre-install its own sto.....»»
Senate passes semiconductor industry bill with $2 billion for auto-grade chips
The bipartisan bill — known as the CHIPS and Science Act, or "CHIPS-plus" — provides more than $50 billion in government subsidies for U.S. semiconductor research, design and production, including $2 billion for "legacy chips" used by automakers.....»»
Big tech antitrust bill in danger, Chuck Schumer says
The Senate Majority leader doesn't believe that there are enough votes to pass the American Choice and Innovation Act, which is aimed at reining in the power of tech giants.US Capitol. Credit: Alejandro BarbaSen. Chuck Schumer was recently asked the.....»»