New illuminated sign welcomes visitors to downtown Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — A new City of Las Vegas sign was installed last week to welcome visitors to the downtown area. It is located at […]
Science & Technology News
EARTH TALK: Record Heat Waves The New Normal Under Grip of Global Warming
Dear EarthTalk: With all the crazy heat waves around the world this summer, how could anyone still claim that climate change isn’t anything to worry about? […]
Supplier: Obsolete Quality Tests Still In Use Throughout Auto Industry
DETROIT — Auto makers and their suppliers continue to use obsolete quality-control tests to check critical components and operating systems on their assembly lines. More than 80 […]
PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 Detroit Maker Faire @ The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
AmericaJR’s Pete Bublitz was LIVE at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation for the 2018 Maker Faire Detroit last weekend. Maker Faire is a gathering […]
EARTH TALK: Saving the Planet By Ridesharing With Uber and Lyft
Dear EarthTalk: Is ridesharing via companies like Uber and Lyft good or bad for the environment overall? —Jeff Timotheos, Akron, OH Between fuel, maintenance and […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Answer to Our Environmental Prayers? (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to fight climate change and otherwise protect the environment? —David James, Chico, CA […]
EARTH TALK: Help Our Honeybees, Help Ourselves
Dear EarthTalk: What can I do to help bees back from massive die-offs in recent years? —Bill Gorman, Albuquerque, NM Major declines in populations of […]
Greener Gadget Makers: Fairphone Barely Beats Out Apple as Greenest (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: How do the big gadget-making companies (Apple, Samsung, etc.) stack up these days regarding their environmental footprint? —Doug Greco, Newark, NJ While some […]
Preferred Proponent Selected for Gordie Howe International Bridge Project
WINDSOR, ONTARIO – Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) announced today that a significant milestone has been met in the public-private partnership (P3) procurement process with the […]
Reusable Water Bottles: Glass & Stainless Steel Take Over From Plastic (EARTHTALK)
Dear EarthTalk: It’s finally time for me to retire my trusty old Nalgene and upgrade my water bottle. Are any brands or models particularly greener […]
65% of Teens Wish They Could Curb Their Smartphone Use, New Screen Education Survey Finds
CINCINNATI — A new national survey conducted by Screen Education finds that teens are so troubled by their smartphone addiction that they want to reduce their […]
Ford buys former Michigan Central Train Depot in Detroit’s Corktown; will move 2,500 employees to site by 2022
DETROIT — It’s a new day for Ford Motor Co. The automaker has purchased the Michigan Central Train Depot in Corktown. It will move 2,500 employees […]
GM leading in autonomous vehicle rollout; Porsche to take on Tesla with new Taycan EV
DETROIT — John Murphy, a senior auto analyst at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, presented Car Wars 2019-2022: The U.S. Automotive Product Pipeline at an Automotive Press Association meeting on […]
WATCH: 2018 Hyundai Kona small CUV test drive and interview
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from downtown Detroit for the Hyundai media drive. Dozens of journalists were offered the chance to get behind the wheel of […]
TEST DRIVE: 2018 Hyundai Kona is the perfect SUV for Millennials
DETROIT — I had the opportunity to test drive the 2018 Hyundai Kona on the streets of metro Detroit. It is a cute small SUV […]
PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 WardsAuto Interiors Conference @ Cobo Center
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Cobo Center in Detroit for the 2018 WardsAuto Interiors Conference. In this video, watch for the “Wards 10 Best Interiors” awards ceremony. […]
GALLERY: 2018 SAE Foundation Annual Celebration @ The Masonic Temple
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from the historic Masonic Temple for the 2018 SAE Foundation Annual Celebration. The annual gala celebrates the STEM education successes of the […]