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☆ As ports strike nears, union warns that companies like Walmart, Ikea and Home Depot will be left with few to no import options
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

These companies are among the leading importers at the 14 major ports that an ILA strike would impact, according to ImportGenius. Out of the 85,000 members, 50,000 would go on strike at the 14 ports that are subject to a master contract that has not been negotiated. Separately, the Port of Montreal union affiliated with the Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour notice that its own three-day strike starts on Monday, Sept. 30. Robinson, tells CNBC this strike could exacerbate the U.S. port strike disruption. "We'll shut them down," Daggett said in a recent video message to union members.

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Through Sept. 27, non-members can get a year-long Sam’s Club membership for just $15, that’s 70% off the typical $50 membership price (terms apply). There are two levels of Sam’s Club memberships: the classic Sam’s Club membership and a Sam’s Club Plus membership. Extra cash back: All Club members earn 1% Sam’s Cash when they use a Sam’s Club Mastercard, but Plus members get 3%. All Club members earn 1% Sam’s Cash when they use a Sam’s Club Mastercard, but Plus members get 3%. Up to $50 Sam’s Cash: Members get $10 Sam’s Cash for each friend that joins using the member’s referral link (limit of 5).

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☆ Prisoners are using VR to prepare them for life after release
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Jessup, Maryland CNN —In her first week of job training, Tiffany Joseph Busch learned how to do an oil change. Instead, she learned in a virtual garage, using a Meta Quest virtual reality headset. In addition to MCIW, the nonprofit is also piloting the VR auto technician training program in correctional facilities in Texas and Virginia. Mackenzie Happe/CNNBut is it really possible to learn how to fix a car in virtual reality without ever interacting with a real vehicle? Carpenter said she feels “100% confident in my abilities.”And Schwartz said he’s certain about the potential for VR training, too.

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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHere's why tire companies love EVsThe tire business is a business of low growth, low margins and extreme competition. Tire makers are at the mercy of of raw material prices. And about half of customers are largely indifferent to the brand of tires they buy. But industry analysts say EVs provide tire makers with the biggest growth opportunity they have seen in decades. AlixPartners estimates that tires on EVs require 20 percent more frequent replacement and can cost 50 percent more.

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☆ The best Cyber Monday tire deals: Save on tires from Michelin, Kumho, Continental, and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

If you own a car, Cyber Monday is usually the best time of year to buy tires, and the savings are only one part of it. In addition to keeping some green in your wallet, it's a great idea to buy tires on Cyber Monday because you'll go into the winter with a set of fresh tires. We rounded up the best Cyber Monday tire deals, below. For more of the best bargains online, check out our comprehensive list of the best Cyber Monday deals. Once you've determined your tire size and what type of tire you need, take note of manufacturer details on the mileage warranty and speed rating.

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☆ EVs need new and improved tires. These 7 companies are reinventing them for the electric era.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Andrew Moseman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Drivers must keep track of their condition because driving on old, bald tires is a disaster waiting to happen. And disposing of or recycling millions of old tires around the world is a dirty business in dire need of new solutions. For eco-minded users, Treads promises to recycle all your old tires and donate a percentage of profits to atmospheric carbon removal. SailunLocation: ChinaSailun is not a startup, but an established Chinese tire company. Sailun says the rubber compound in its ERange electric vehicle tires has a lower rolling resistance compared to ordinary tires.

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☆ US Commercial fishing groups sue tire manufacturers over fish-killing chemical
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Clark Mindock | Companies Need To Integrate Climate Reporting Across Functions To Comply With California S New Law | Henry Engler | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Nathan Frandino/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 8 (Reuters) - U.S. commercial fishing groups on Wednesday sued 13 tire manufacturers in California, saying a chemical used in their tires is poisoning West Coast watersheds and killing rare trout and salmon. The fishing groups said the chemical, which becomes toxic when it degrades, is released from tires as vehicles drive around and park. The tire manufacturers did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Wednesday. In July, California's Department of Toxic Substances Control adopted a rule requiring tire manufacturers to evaluate safer alternatives to 6PPD, noting the threat to coho salmon. Together, the 13 tire manufacturers sued on Wednesday account for 80% of the domestic U.S. tire market, according to the lawsuit.

Persons: Nathan Frandino, Elizabeth Forsyth, Forsyth, Clark Mindock, Alexia Garamfalvi, Sandra Maler Organizations: REUTERS, Wednesday, Institute for Fisheries Resources, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations, Bridgestone Corp, Goodyear Tire &, Michelin, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, California's Department, Toxic Substances, Thomson Locations: Lagunitas, Marin County , California, U.S, California, San Francisco federal, West

☆ Where the Rubber Reads the Road: Tire Makers Aim for Real-Time Data Streams for Autonomous Vehicles
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Isabelle Bousquette | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A Bridgestone warehouse. Some tires already contain sensors that monitor pressure and wear. Tire makers are trying to develop sensors that could gather data on friction and road conditions in real time to help guide the decisions of self-driving vehicles. Photo: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg NewsTire manufacturers hope to play a critical role in feeding real-time information to self-driving vehicles, though first the companies will have to beat technical limitations and difficulties around data integration. Companies like Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Bridgestone aim to equip the tires of autonomous vehicles with sensors that can gather and relay data on friction and road conditions, helping the vehicles decide, for instance, how fast to take a turn or how soon to start braking.

☆ Why 10,000 pounds of rubber are stripped from runways
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Melissa Estrada | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rubber builds up on airport runways and runway lights every time a plane's wheels touch down. Narrator: Every time a plane lands, each tire leaves around 1½ pounds of rubber on the runway. That temperature makes the tread rubber melt and bond to the runway and lights that guide pilots. That's over 30 pounds of rubber lost per landing – equivalent to the amount of rubber in two of your car's tires. And runway lights, used to guide takeoff, landing, and taxiing, especially at night and in low-visibility conditions, are dimmed by the melted rubber bonding to them.

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