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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Emergency Braking Systems May Have Troubling Blind Spots – @3:01
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) is fairly common in production vehicles, but new research says some of these systems may contain worrisome blind spots.
Tech Founder Pledges to Give Away Half His Wealth to Make the American Dream More Possible – @14:54
Jeff Atwood is worth a lot of money.
FTC Sues John Deere for Unfair Corporate Tactics, High Repair Costs – @26:08
The Federal Trade Commission has sued John Deere over alleged practices tied to increased equipment repair costs for farmers and depriving farmers the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming equipment.
Fire at One of the World’s Largest Battery Plants in California Forces Evacuations – @35:41
Last week, 1,500 Californians were ordered to evacuate after a major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants.
Molson Coors Rejects Leinenkugel Family’s Attempt to Save Brewery – @47:00
The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company plant in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is gone.
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Designer Brings Fictional ‘Wayne’s World’ Gadget to Life – @56:20
Candy Phelps loves Wayne’s World.
Honda Wants Nissan to Triple Profits Ahead of Merger Deal – @1:02:24
Nissan is in survival mode and Honda is making demands that could kill the entire deal.
Mexico, EU Revamp Trade Agreement – @1:08:27
The deal, first established 25 years ago, also calls for cooperation on “key geopolitical issues.”
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