Southwest Airlines Delays and Cancels Flights for a Third Day
Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights were delayed or canceled again on Wednesday as the company sought to resolve disruptions from earlier in the week amid a pickup in summer travel. From a report: The headaches for Southwest, which is widely credi.....»»
The 2024 Fiat 500e is a $34K EV that appeals to emotion, not logic
It fits a niche, but it won't suit everyone's needs. Enlarge / For now, Fiat's sole US offering is the (RED) 500e, but future versions will arrive in "drops." (credit: Stephen Edelstein) Fiat provided flights from New Yo.....»»
TSMC will build third Arizona fab after winning $6.6B in CHIPS funding
Funding comes after significant delays at Arizona's other fabs. Enlarge / The TSMC facility in Phoenix, Arizona. (credit: The Washington Post / Contributor | The Washington Post) The US Department of Commerce has propos.....»»
Rocket Report: Blue Origin to resume human flights; progress for Polaris Dawn
"The pacing item in our supply chain is the BE-4." Enlarge / Ed Dwight stands in front of an F-104 jet fighter in 1963. (credit: Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) Welcome to Edition 6.38 of the Rocket Report! Ed Dwight was.....»»
Hagerty cancels Detroit Concours d"Elegance for 2024
The decision to nix the end-of-summer event in 2024 comes just two years after the Traverse City, Mich.-based specialty auto insurance company moved it to the city of Detroit in a bid to revive it......»»
Ford delays EV pickup, utilities as it expands hybrid options
The automaker said it is delaying the start of production at its under-construction Blue Oval City plant in Tennessee from late 2025 to 2026. It is also postponing production of three-row EV utilities at a facility in Canada from 2025 to 2027......»»
"Humbling, and a bit worrying": Researcher claims that models fail to fully explain record global heat
Deadly heat in the Southwest. Hot-tub temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. Sweltering conditions in Europe, Asia and South America......»»
Mexico delays ban on controversial herbicide
The Mexican government has postponed a ban on the use of glyphosate, saying it has not found an alternative for the controversial weed killer......»»
Automakers, Tier 1 companies ask suppliers for parts payment delays as investment costs mount
Some automakers and Tier 1 parts companies, on the hook for billions of dollars in EV and software-related investments, are asking their supply chains for longer payment terms or to defer payments entirely......»»
The Mars science helicopter could be an airborne geologist on Mars
After more than 70 successful flights, a broken rotor ended the remarkable and groundbreaking Ingenuity helicopter mission on Mars. Now, NASA is considering how a larger, more capable helicopter could be an airborne geologist on the Red Planet. For t.....»»
Here’s BMW’s electric replacement for the X3—production starts in 2025
BMW has developed an all new EV platform with better efficiency and more tech. Enlarge BMW provided flights from Washington to Lisbon and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the Vision Neue Klasse X. Ars does not a.....»»
SpaceX already has a date in mind for next Starship launch
SpaceX is keen to cut the waiting time between Starship flights and says it should be ready to fly the rocket again soon. But the FAA will have the final say......»»
Ford delays 3-row EVs as focus shifts to smaller, affordable products, sources say
The automaker is expected to launch a small EV crossover by late 2026, according to a person with knowledge of the automaker's plans. Bloomberg reported it would start at around $25,000 and be the first of three affordable EVs......»»
Sources: Ford delays 3-row EVs as focus shifts to smaller, affordable products
The automaker is expected to launch a small EV crossover by late 2026, according to a person with knowledge of the automaker's plans. Bloomberg reported it would start at around $25,000 and be the first of three affordable EVs......»»
Bentley delays first BEV, shifts focus to PHEVs
Bentley and Aston Martin have delayed introductions of their first full-electric cars amid strong demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles......»»
Bentley delays first BEV, shifts focus to plug-in hybrids
Bentley and Aston Martin have delayed the introductions of their first full-electric cars amid strong demand for plug-in hybrid cars......»»
NASA and Boeing start fueling Starliner spacecraft for first crewed flight
After numerous delays, NASA and Boeing look more certain than ever to launch the first crewed flight of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft soon......»»
Here’s what we know about the Audi Q6 e-tron and its all-new EV platform
Audi has bet big on its next flexible EV architecture, starting with this SUV. Enlarge / This is Audi's next electric vehicle, the Q6 e-tron SUV. (credit: Audi) Audi provided flights from Washington to Munich and accommo.....»»
Leveling up is not working as promised—our research shows why
The UK parliament has heard findings that leveling up—arguably the Conservatives' flagship policy agenda—is beset by critical delays. In a report published on March 15, the public accounts committee, parliament's expenditure watchdog, has said th.....»»
2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore review: A stylish SUV, but a hard EV sell
It's not really as good as the internal combustion version, sadly. Enlarge / Maserati's first electric SUV looks good, but the weight ruins the handling. (credit: Michael Teo Van Runkle) Maserati provided flights from L.....»»
Satellite data unlocks drought impact on southwest China"s carbon cycle
Over the past four decades, Southwest China has been a major carbon sink, significantly mitigating anthropogenic CO2 emissions. However, recent severe droughts, especially from 2009 to 2013 and in 2022, have drastically reduced its carbon absorption.....»»