Cruise disputes claim that its autonomous vehicle delayed first responders
Economy

Cruise disputes claim that its autonomous vehicle delayed first responders

A Cruise self-driving car, which is owned by General Motors Corp, is seen outside the company’s headquarters in San Francisco.Heather Somerville | ReutersThe company Cruise is pushing back against an accusation from the San Francisco Fire Department, which claims that one of the company’s autonomous vehicles delayed an ambulance after a deadly accident. According to SF… […]

Trump’s win may put this popular student loan forgiveness program at risk
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Trump’s win may put this popular student loan forgiveness program at risk

10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images Current borrowers should remain entitled to relief While the program remains in effect, borrowers are entitled to the relief, said Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, a nonprofit. “Don’t panic,” Mayotte said. “PSLF is written into federal law, by a Republican president, and it would […]

This climate startup is challenging Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs
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This climate startup is challenging Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs

On the road to electrifying vehicles, cars and small trucks are getting there. Big rigs, however, pose bigger hurdles. The trouble with electrifying tractor-trailer trucks is that the tractor component needs more power than the current charging infrastructure can handle and the necessary charging time is long. Major truck manufacturers such as VolvoFreightliner and Tesla […]

Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury secretary pick
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Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury secretary pick

John Paulson visits “Mornings With Maria” at Fox Business Network Studios on October 23, 2024 in New York City. John Lamparski | Getty Images The investor John Paulson removed himself Tuesday from consideration as a potential nominee for Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. Paulson said, “My complex financial obligations would prevent me from holding […]