Feds allow higher ethanol gas this summer; Third channel opens after Baltimore bridge collapse

The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row, citing global conflicts that it says are putting pressure on the world’s fuel supply. The agency announced Friday an emergency waiver that will exempt gasoline blended with 15% ethanol from an … Read more

USOs, Gold Heists And Airport Mishaps In This Week's Beyond Cars Roundup

Officially, the U.S. government has no proof that sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena are the result of alien activity. Apparently, though, the definitely-probably-not-aliens have been observed operating unidentified submerged objects in our oceans, Fox News reports. They fly, too, but when they want, they… Read more… Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more

Baltimore to pursue legal action following Key Bridge collapse – Boston Herald

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said Monday the city had hired attorneys to pursue legal action against the operators of the cargo vessel that struck and toppled the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, the same day the FBI confirmed it had opened a criminal probe. In a statement, Scott said the city had hired Philadelphia … Read more

Opinion | After Baltimore bridge collapse shocks the world, a look at China’s ancient Marco Polo Bridge, known for different reasons

Very early on in their history, the Chinese had mastered the technology of building bridges of considerable heft. Using wood, and then stone, they built bridges that spanned waterways and connected trunk roads. Cranes stand by as the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rests on the container ship MV Dali, on Saturday, March … Read more

Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Ted Cruz’s Feelings Require Police Detail And More In This Week’s Best New Posts

2015 Nissan XterraImage: Nissan The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone has … Read more

Autos firms say they expect limited impact from Baltimore port closure

The remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore.  Michael A. McCoy | The Washington Post | Getty Images The Baltimore bridge collapse has prompted carmakers to assess operations after the closure of the busiest U.S. auto port. Many do not expect major disruptions so far. In a dramatic scene, … Read more

Here’s A Timeline Of The Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse

Cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 27, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Two survivors were pulled from the Patapsco River and six missing people are presumed dead after the Coast Guard called off search and rescue efforts. A work crew was fixing potholes … Read more

What we know about the container ship

The Key Bridge was hit by a ship and collapsed on March 26, 2024.  The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Six construction workers were presumed dead on Wednesday after a massive cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to partially collapse into the Patapsco River. The … Read more

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Is Set To Disrupt Auto Supply Chain

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore Harbor is already posing a massive disruption to the automotive industry. The port handles imports, exports and parts shipments for major automakers like Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Jaguar-Land Rover, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Stellantis, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo — all … Read more

Chilling audio reveals panicked cops’ desperate rush to stop cars on Baltimore bridge as they watch ship plough into it

AUDIO has revealed the heart-stopping moment cops rush to stop cars crossing Baltimore Bridge seconds before it collapsed. Authorities had received a mayday call from the crew of a cargo ship after it lost power and smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday morning. 10 The heart-stopping moment one … Read more