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Elon Musk won’t make any more Tesla electrics: by Sarah I. 10/03/2024 in Mobility The Electric Vehicles (EV) pioneer and founder of the multi-billion dollar enterprise Tesla, Elon Musk has announced in June earlier this year a shocking transition of the company. Tesla is a leader in innovative EVs. It is therefore a shock to say the least that Musk has stated that the company will be shifting their focus to hydrogen power. Once the “dumbest fuel,” now a fuel of the future? Must has previously stated his criticisms towards hydrogen as an energy storage. In a TV interview, he stated that hydrogen fuel is the “dumbest thing”. However, increasing competition from China’s BYD EVs. The decision was most likely a strategic move to remain competitive as EVs become more prevalent on the road. Hydrogen fuel-cell technology is also being explored by Chin and Japan. By developing and exploring fuel cell technology, it is not only an evitable decision, but will diversify Tesla’s product offerings and keep them ahead as automobile leaders. The possibilities of fuel-cell technology are incredibly lucrative. Not only are there zero-emission from hydrogen energy with a by product of only water, but it would open up a world of possibility of harnessing pure hydrogen to keep in line with eco-friendly goals. The first fuel-cell powered car is expected to debut in 2026 Not only is the hydrogen exploration a surprise, but a reveal date for their first model is fast approaching. Tesla has set an ambitious date for the release of their first hydrogen powered car by 2026. The model has been dubbed “Model H” and will use advanced fuel-cell technology. Tesla plans on advancing and solving problems with storing hydrogen and its associated infrastructure. Currently, there are less than 17,000 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in the U.S. with all of them being in California. California is the only U.S. state with a network of retail hydrogen fueling stations. To make hydrogen powered cars more prevalent, new infrastructure will have to be developed to support the novel technology. Previously, Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota were the only companies with hydrogen powered commercial vehicles available. How does a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle actually work? The electric motor in hydrogen fuel-cell cars is the same technology which is used in EVs to turn the wheels of a car. The difference is, instead of being powered by a battery, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are powered by fuel-cell stack where pure hydrogen passes through a membrane to combine with oxygen from the air. This produces electricity to turn the wheels. Water vapor is the only by product of the process. Drivers would need to refill their vehicles with carbon-fiber high-pressure tanks at “hydrogen fueling stations”. The trouble is, to create pure hydrogen to power the fuel-cell, we would need to use a considerable amount of energy to harness this hydrogen from a compound. Pure hydrogen by itself is very difficult to find in nature. We usually find it bonded to another element as it has a strong propensity to bind with anything. This makes it such a good energy carrier. This cracking process however would release carbon dioxide as a by-product. The possibilities of hydrogen technology are attractive, but there is still a long way to go with regards to a vehicle running on hydrogen only. Toyota’s current hydrogen vehicles incorporate a battery to help the car accelerate. Hydrogen power works best at constant speeds and not off of differing magnitudes of speeds which a commercial vehicle commands. Tesla has long dominated the EV market with their innovative and futuristic technology. Tesla is sure to contribute significantly to hydrogen fuel-cell technology. We may see a pure hydrogen powered vehicle on the road sooner than we think.

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USA TODAY Toilet paper not expected to see direct impacts from port strike: 'People need to calm down' Jonathan Limehouse, Eric Lagatta and Medora Lee, USA TODAY Updated Thu, October 3, 2024 at 3:16 PM CDT·4 min read Shoppers who have an urge to jolt out of their homes to buy dozens of rolls of toilet paper in response to the ongoing union dockworker's strike may want to hold off: they could be a part of the problem. When 45,000 union workers left their jobs on Tuesday due to negotiations for a new contract breaking down, it effectively shut down 36 East and Gulf Coast ports. These ports handled about half of all U.S. imports, and while an abrupt shutdown may trigger flashbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic, bath tissue is not one of the products expected to be directly affected by the strike. More than 99% of tissue products used by Americans are produced in the U.S., according to North Carolina State's College of Natural Resources. And nearly 90% of U.S. tissue manufacturers use recycled paper to make their products, per the American Forest & Paper Association, the trade group representing paper and wood manufacturers. “The American Forest & Paper Association is aware of reports of toilet paper shortages, which some have attributed to the current port strike," the group wrote in a statement obtained by USA TODAY. "While we continue to urge the ILA and USMX to quickly bring an end to this strike to restore our members’ access to export their products, we would like to stress we are not aware of any expected impact to tissue product delivery in the U.S." The toilet paper discussion has prompted at least one grocery chain to issue a statement to tamp down on panic buying. "Our suppliers’ paper products are made in the U.S. and not impacted by the current port strike," popular Southern store chain Publix said in a statement to local outlet WXIA in Atlanta. "However, our customers can help us and their neighbors by only purchasing the items they need. This will assist in preventing temporary shortages." Alcohol, bananas, seafood: Which products could be affected by a lengthy port strike? At Brown's ShopRite in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Oct. 2, 2024 there was still plenty of toilet paper available, though shelves were starting to empty. 'People need to calm down and stop buying' American manufacturers produce billions of rolls of consumer-grade toilet paper each year, which is more than enough for shoppers, Ronalds Gonzalez, an associate professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State, told a school publication. Tissue supply issues arise when consumers panic-buy and deplete the inventory of grocery stores and other retailers, which often only keep several weeks' worth of inventory in their warehouses. “People need to calm down and stop buying more than what they need to allow inventories to remain stable,” Gonzalez said. Some toilet paper manufacturers do use eucalyptus pulp, including U.S.-based Georgia-Pacific, Procter & Gamble and Kimberly Clark, according to the College of Natural Resources. Eucalyptus pulp, which is imported from Brazil, contains short fibers that make toilet paper soft and absorbent. Even if access to eucalyptus pulp is limited, shoppers should at least be able to buy commercial-grade toilet paper made out of recycled paper, according to Gonzalez, who added that even commercial-grade tissue is not immune to panic buying. “Rest assured, tissue products are being manufactured and shipped – just as they are 52 weeks each year," the American Forest & Paper Association's statement read. "AF&PA members will continue to manufacture these essential products in the U.S and utilize rail and truck to ensure they reach shelves across the U.S.” What products will be affected by the union strike? The walkout represents the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) first strike since 1977. While toilet paper, paper towels, gasoline, crude oil, natural gas, and other liquid fuels aren't immediately expected to be affected, a litany of products could see effects. Chris Tang, a professor specializing in supply chain management at the University of California, Los Angeles, previously told USA TODAY some items that may experience shortages or price hikes. Seafood: Perishable products like cod from Iceland or Canada and shrimp from Thailand and Ecuador aren't easily transported by train because they need to be refrigerated. Electronics: Cell phones and computers, which now come from Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand instead of China, are routed through East Coast ports. Pharmaceuticals: Although these are easier to ship via air, consumers may notice drug shortages if negotiations can’t be settled within about a month. Cars and auto parts: European cars shipped via container and auto parts often pass through East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. The Port of Baltimore, Maryland, leads the nation in car shipments, according to experts. Machinery parts: The East Coast ports surpass others in the U.S. in shipments of machinery, fabricated steel and precision instruments, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Alcohol: Wine, beer and spirits imported from Europe, South America or the Caribbean may run into a shortage. Bananas: About 75% of the nation’s bananas enter through East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, said Jason Miller, interim chair of Michigan State University's department of supply chain management. Moreover, because the fruit is perishable, it's not economical for them to be shipped on planes, Miller wrote in a LinkedIn post. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where is toilet paper made? Port strike likely won't have impacts

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U.S. News Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene A partially submerged vehicle sits in flood water from after Hurricane Helene passed the area, Friday, Sept 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen) By JOSH FUNK Updated 3:17 PM CDT, September 27, 2024 Share Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Helene should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they’ll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage. What can EV owners do? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged EV owners this week to get their vehicles to higher ground before Hurricane Helene arrived. Although the problem is rare, there have been a number of instances in recent years of electric vehicles igniting after hurricanes. Keeping electric vehicles out of standing water is the best way to avoid the possibility of a fire. Tesla offers similar advice about avoiding letting its vehicles become submerged if at all possible, but if that does happen the carmaker suggests towing the vehicle at least 50 feet away from structures or anything combustible until it can be inspected by a mechanic. The best way to get through a power outage is to follow the same kind of advice your dad may have given you about keeping your gas tank full to make sure you wouldn’t be stranded. Keeping your electric vehicle charged offers the most flexibility. Of course, electric vehicle owners won’t be able to charge their cars during a power outage, so they may need to watch how much they drive. But EVs aren’t any worse off than conventional vehicles because gas stations can’t pump fuel in a power outage either. How common are EV fires after flooding? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been researching this problem since it was first seen after Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast in 2012. But no one seems to have detailed statistics on just how often this happens. Two years ago, Hurricane Ian compromised the batteries of as may as 5,000 electric vehicles, and 36 of them caught fire. Several more electric vehicles caught fire in Florida last year after Hurricane Idalia, although that storm was weaker than Ian. Researchers at NHTSA speculated that it may have also helped that more people were aware of the problem and moved their vehicles to higher ground before that storm. But it happens often enough that Florida officials were worried about the possibility before Hurricane Helene arrived because they were expecting a potentially devastating storm surge up to 20 feet deep in the northwestern part of Florida. These fires do seem to be linked specifically to saltwater because salt can conduct electricity. Similar problems haven’t been reported after freshwater flooding in California that was driven by heavy rains early this year. What causes EVs to catch fire? Electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries can catch fire if the batteries short circuit and start to heat up. Tom Barth with the National Transportation Safety Board said that if the heat starts to spread between different cells in the battery back it can cause a chain reaction called thermal runaway. “If the saltwater is able to bridge the gap between the positive and negative terminals of battery, then it can cause a short circuit,” said Barth, who is chief of the special investigations branch of the NTSB’s office of highway safety. Carmakers do design their batteries to try to prevent this problem. There are often separations or insulation barriers between different cells in the battery pack, and manufacturers take steps to keep moisture out. But they do have to include ways for the batteries to vent heat. “Where it begins to be a problem is if you have the batteries submerged in standing water. That’s where it starts to overcome the moisture seals in the battery,” Barth said. Sometimes electric vehicles can catch fire long after the floodwaters have receded because even after the water evaporates salt that can conduct electricity may be left behind. So it’s important to have them checked out if they are submerged. “It’s not like every vehicle that gets flooded is therefore going to ignite and catch fire,” Barth said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is working to improve battery safety as officials learn more about the problems. The agency has proposed updating some of the safety requirements for electric vehicle batteries to reduce the risks. Follow AP’s coverage of tropical weather at https://apnews.com/hub/hurricanes

June 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge said Tesla (TSLA.O) vehicle owners can pursue a proposed class action accusing billionaire Elon Musk's electric car company of monopolizing markets for repairs and parts, breathing new life into a lawsuit she dismissed last November.

Trump campaign raised more than $160M in September — almost entirely with small-dollar donations Victor Nava October 2, 2024 at 8:06 PM Donald Trump Former President Donald Trump raised more than $160 million last month, a haul built almost entirely by small-dollar donations, his campaign announced Wednesday. The September fundraising totals leave Trump, 78, with $283 million in cash on hand just over a month out from Election Day. “President Trump continues to inspire millions of everyday Americans to join his America First movement and help fuel the campaign with their hard-earned money,” Trump campaign Senior Advisor Brian Hughes said in a statement. Trump has $283 million left in his war chest with less than a month to go before Election Day. AP Nearly 2.5 million donations under $200 were made to the former president in September, amounting to 96% of total contributions, according to the Trump campaign. The average donation amount was $60. Trump’s team said its September totals “exceeded internal benchmarks.” “These supporters have allowed us to bank the funds we need as we move into the campaign’s final weeks,” Hughes added. “Our momentum continues to grow from supporters and donors across the country as we enter the homestretch toward victory.” Trump’s September haul was an increase from the $130 million the campaign and its authorized committees raised in August. The Republican nominee’s war chest is slightly less than the $295 million reported at the end of August, as campaigning has intensified in the final weeks of the 2024 race.