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US-China trade tensions escalate over surging production of electric vehicles

China’s burgeoning production of electric cars and other green technologies has become a flashpoint in a new U.S.-China trade fight, highlighted by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during her five-day visit to China and seized on by former President Donald Trump in incendiary remarks on the campaign trail. China has sharply ramped up its production of cheap electric vehicles, solar panels, …

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5 things you should not do during a traffic stop

When you’re driving and see emergency lights behind you on the road, the most important thing to remember is to stay calm. It’s normal to feel instant stress when you’re getting pulled over — but staying calm can make for a smoother interaction between you and law enforcement. There are a variety of reasons that you may get pulled over, …

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For solar eclipse safety, here's what drivers should not do on the road during the rare event

The sun, the moon and the Earth will all align in a North American solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Millions of Americans from Texas to Maine, who are in the path of totality, will be able to experience the atmospheric moment at its peak. The eclipse could last up to four minutes. Another eclipse will not occur again until …

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Baltimore bridge collapse: What to do in case your car is submerged in water

It’s one of the scariest scenarios imaginable when you’re on the road: You suddenly find your car is submerged in water. What should you do, other than not panic? Fox News Digital spoke with Tina Paff, a certified driver rehabilitation specialist for Bick’s Driving School of Southwest Ohio, about how to stay safe in the event of a submersion. THESE …

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What pawn shops know about the economy that Biden doesn't 

Monkey See. Monkey Do. It’s an old saying that implies the act of imitation, usually with limited knowledge and concern for the consequences. And Americans are following the government’s lead closely by spending far beyond their means, racking up more than $1 trillion of credit card debt with an average of $5,733 per credit card holder. The only problem is …

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Biden is still trying to take your gas-powered car

TheEPA recently finalizedits tailpipe rule, which aims for a fleetwideemissions standardtarget of roughly 57 miles per gallon. The proposal estimates that electric vehicles (EV) would account for 67% of all new light-duty vehicle sales and 46% of new medium-duty vehicle sales by 2032. It is as if the Biden administration has failed to read between the lines or is completely …

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The dirty truth about Biden's electric future

Last year, President Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 56 percent reduction in new vehicle emissions by 2032. The goal of course was to force automakers, and by extension the American public, to adopt electric cars at a breakneck pace: President Biden wanted 60% of new vehicles produced to be electric by 2030. But then reality set in. Ford, General …

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Historic Vermont covered bridge at risk from truck drivers led by GPS

One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges has fallen under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers relying on GPS continually crash through Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run bridge despite signs, including a flashing one, to deter vehicles that are too tall or too heavy from crossing. Drivers can face a fine of $5,000 from the town, plus state penalties. Still, the …

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Throwing these items in the trash could get you into trouble

There are several items that cannot simply be tossed in your trash. Each state has different laws regarding the disposal of certain products. If you come across an item that you’re not sure how to get rid of, make sure to check local guidelines to ensure that you are disposing of the object properly. OZEMPIC AND WEGOVY NEEDLES REQUIRE PROPER …

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