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Abigail Bassett

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How Trump’s Economic Policies Could Reshape the Electric Vehicle Industry

Trump's proposed EV policies could mean bad news for carmakers and EV consumers.

07.12.2024 7

Observer

Abigail Bassett

The Iconic Scout SUV Is Making an Electric Comeback Under Volkswagen

The Scout recently re-entered the public eye after a YouTube video of Tim Walz working on his 1979 Scout went viral.

07.11.2024 4

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Honda Executives Dish Out on Measured Electric Vehicle Plans at Rare Meeting

"We are going back to the starting point to create a completely new platform, from zero," said Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe.

10.10.2024 7

Observer

Abigail Bassett

BWM Plans to Make Its First Hydrogen-Powered Electric Vehicle by 2028

BWM recently announced a partnership with Toyota to introduce the first BMW hydrogen fuel cell vehicle by 2028.

02.10.2024 4

Observer

Abigail Bassett

The International Space Station is Retiring, Opening Up a Unique Opportunity for Space Startups

It’s been a busy month in space. Between the return of Boeing’s problematic Starliner (sans the two astronauts currently stranded on the...

18.09.2024 20

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Why Luxury Sports Car Makers Like Aston Martin Are Pushing SUVs

When most people think of Aston Martin, they think of James Bond in a sleek silver sports car zipping through the tight and winding streets of an...

16.08.2024 6

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Inside General Motors’ New Pasadena Design Studio Where Concept Cars Are Built

Concept vehicles are an integral part of an automaker’s portfolio that helps it gauge everything from the public acceptance of cutting-edge design...

29.07.2024 3

Observer

Abigail Bassett

‘Greedflation’ May Be Why Low-Income Americans Are Feeling the Economic Pinch the Most

There’s a growing split between the “have” and the “have-less” classes in America. This split is affecting how middle—and lower-income...

18.07.2024 8

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Can Paris Really Clean Up the Seine Before the 2024 Olympics?

The Seine, which runs through the heart of Paris and has long been the city’s lifeblood—and its dump, leaving the body of water severely polluted...

12.07.2024 3

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Why More and More Companies Post Fake Jobs and Actually Interview Candidates For Them

When Ashley Burns left his media job helping build a prominent platform covering the latest trends and topics in music and pop culture, he was ready...

10.07.2024 8

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Rivian’s $1B Cash Infusion From Volkswagen Is More Than a Lifeline

Amazon-backed electric truck and SUV startup Rivian yesterday (June 25) announced a $1 billion investment from Volkswagen Group  as part of a larger...

27.06.2024 4

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Inside a Vertical Warehouse Farm Hiding in Plain Sight

Nestled between massive nondescript warehouses housing a concrete factory and a roofing plant in Compton, Calif. sits a massive 100,000-square-foot...

18.06.2024 5

Observer

Abigail Bassett

How Europe’s Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars Could Impact Tesla

This week, on the heels of the more extreme moves by the U.S., the E.U. imposed tariffs on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles that are likely...

14.06.2024 9

Observer

Abigail Bassett

‘Ghost Jobs’ Are on the Rise—And They Are Hurting More Than Just Job Hunters

Justin Marcus is a professional recruiter and the CEO and co-founder of the accounting and financial recruitment platform Big 4 Talent . When it...

06.06.2024 8

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Toyota’s Unusual Path to Zero Emission Centers on Gas Cars—For Now

This week, Toyota announced that it will develop smaller, “carbon-neutral” internal combustion engines that can take biofuels, e-fuels and...

30.05.2024 30

Observer

Abigail Bassett

The Digital Afterlife Industry Is Burgeoning—And It’s Worrying A.I. Ethicists

When Devan Leos’ uncle, Darren Harris, a commander and spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Police Department, took his own life in late 2023, it was...

28.05.2024 10

Observer

Abigail Bassett

Will Zeekr’s IPO Bounce Get Americans Excited About Chinese EVs?

The combination of increasing tariffs, softening EV sales, and a lack of awareness of Chinese EVs mean it is unlikely that Zeekr's blockbuster IPO...

17.05.2024 50

Observer

Abigail Bassett

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