DefenseNews

Key milestone for new Boeing trainer aircraft delayed to 2027

WASHINGTON — Boeing’s T-7A jet trainer aircraft is not expected to reach initial operational capability until spring 2027, three years later than originally planned, the Air Force said. The Air Force’s next jet trainer has struggled with problems such as a potentially dangerous escape system and ejection seat. Earlier in April, the Air Force acknowledged those troubles, and the time needed…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

The US House just voted to restore solar tariffs – here’s why that’s dumb

The House of Representatives voted to restore tariffs on solar panels made in four Southeast Asian countries – but that move would seriously hurt the US solar industry. The 221-202 bipartisan vote sends the measure to the Democratic-controlled Senate – 12 Democrats voted for it, and 8 Republicans voted against it. President Joe Biden has said he will veto the legislation. In 2022, President…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Ford CEO warns Tesla about ‘product freshness,’ believes their EVs are becoming commodities

Ford CEO Jim Farley is warning Tesla about “product freshness” as he believes Tesla’s electric cars are at risk of becoming commodities. Last summer, Farley accurately predicted that a price war in the EV market would be coming soon. Tesla started it in early January, and Ford followed with price cuts to its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV; but it didn’t end there, as Tesla kept slashing its…
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CryptoNews

US Senator Ted Cruz: 'I Like BTC for the Same Reason the Chinese Communist Govt Doesn’t Like BTC'

United States Senator Ted Cruz has said he remains “incredibly bullish on bitcoin” which he described as the “alpha in the crypto sphere.” According to Cruz, people are attracted to bitcoin because they see it as a hedge against inflation and also as an “important check” against government spending. Bitcoin Is Still the ‘Most Dominant’ United States Senator Ted Cruz has said he is…
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