Jennifer Homendy

Norfolk Southern Interfered With East Palestine Derailment Investigation, NTSB Claims

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Norfolk Southern Interfered With East Palestine Derailment Investigation, NTSB Claims

During Tuesday’s National Transportation Safety Board hearing on the East Palestine derailment, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy made startling accusations against Norfolk Southern. She accused the freight railroad of withholding information and even threatening her on one occasion during the investigation into the February 2023 derailment. Hearing confirmed findings that the derailment was caused by a … Read more

‘They’re OK’ Crew Stuck Onboard Ship That Struck Baltimore’s Key Bridge

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‘They’re OK’ Crew Stuck Onboard Ship That Struck Baltimore’s Key Bridge

It’s been about a week since a cargo ship crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Despite the time that has passed and the disaster that ensued, all 22 members of the ship’s crew are still onboard the Dali. Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo Adventure Ride There isn’t a whole lot known about … Read more

‘Extremely Dumb’ Arson Attack Means Tesla’s German Plant Won’t Have Power For 10 More Days

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‘Extremely Dumb’ Arson Attack Means Tesla’s German Plant Won’t Have Power For 10 More Days

Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 7, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. 1st Gear: Arsonists Shut Down German Tesla Plant For Weeks Tesla’s Gigafactory in Germany isn’t expected to have … Read more

Congress Ordered Regulators To Update Car Seat Strength Requirements, And NHTSA Just Didn’t Do It

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Congress Ordered Regulators To Update Car Seat Strength Requirements, And NHTSA Just Didn’t Do It

When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill passed in late 2021, it got a lot of attention for funding electric vehicle charging, high-speed rail, bridge maintenance and a lot of other basic infrastructure needs. What didn’t get much attention was a provision requiring the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to update seat strength requirements in cars. NHTSA … Read more