Transportation

June 20, 2022 5:00 AM

He's the first buyer of the electric F-150. Why he's the future of the car industry

Legacy auto makers such as Ford and GM are racing to catch up to Tesla by investing billions of dollars to develop electric cars.

by Brittany Cronin

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June 17, 2022 8:09 PM

Flight canceled? Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to step up their game

The transportation secretary is one of the many travelers who had their flights canceled in recent days. His happened the day after he met with airline CEOs about their operational struggles.

by David Schaper

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June 9, 2022 11:35 AM

Minnesota auto dealers sue to block state's 'clean cars' plan

The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's "clean cars" plan adopted late last year, which is intended to increase the number of electric vehicles for sale in Minnesota and reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

by Dan Kraker

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June 3, 2022 6:12 AM

Freeway closures, transit changes planned in Twin Cities this weekend

A major freeway closure and transit service changes will make traveling in and near downtown Minneapolis more challenging this weekend.

by Andrew Krueger

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June 1, 2022 2:54 AM

DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate

The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority."

by Jonathan Franklin

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May 25, 2022 4:00 AM

More cyclists are being killed by cars. Advocates say U.S. streets are the problem

The pandemic got more people riding bikes, but the number of cyclists hit and killed by cars is rising at an alarming rate. "We're buying materials for ghost bikes in bulk," one cycling advocate says.

by David Schaper

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May 24, 2022 1:49 PM

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.

by The Associated Press

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May 24, 2022 8:23 AM

Twin Cities airport installs mock aircraft cabin to help travelers gain confidence

A newly arrived airliner at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport doesn't have wings, or wheels, or engines. It'll never leave the gate. But it will help more people gain the skills and confidence needed to make their travel goals a reality.

by Tim Nelson

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May 17, 2022 11:12 AM

Nearly 43,000 people died on U.S. roads last year, agency says

Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year, the highest number in 16 years as Americans returned to the highways after the pandemic forced many to stay at home.

by The Associated Press

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May 6, 2022 1:39 PM

Multiple freeway closures planned in the Twin Cities this weekend

While the weather forecast for the Twin Cities for Saturday is calling for warmth and sunshine, the traffic forecast for the metro area this weekend isn't so pleasant — with several major freeway closures planned.

by Andrew Krueger

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