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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:
Jury Hands $5.2 Billion Verdict in Bottled Water Liver Damage Lawsuit – @4:25
Finally, an update on a story we first covered more than three years ago.
Con Artist Steals 22 Metric Tons of Award-Winning Cheddar – @13:51
A con artist who posed as a wholesale distributor for a major French retailer recently ripped off artisanal cheese dealer, Neal’s Yard Dairy, in London and made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth nearly $400,000.
eVTOL Aircraft Maker Runs Out of Money, Stopping Operations – @23:14
Lilium, a German maker of eVTOLs is ceasing operations for its two subsidiaries.
Elon Musk Says Making a $25,000 EV Is ‘Silly’ and ‘Pointless’ – @34:37
About four years ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased a potential $25,000 electric vehicle.
Report Details Cracked Skulls, Amputations at Rivian’s Illinois Plant – @46:56
Last week, a Bloomberg report said Rivian received more serious safety violations since early 2023 than any other automaker. Let’s remember that Rivian has just one single plant.
In Case You Missed It
Stellantis Invests $29.5 Million in Wind Tunnel Technology to Enhance EV Aerodynamics – @59:39
The tunnel can measure and reduce airflow resistance from wheels and tires, which create a lot of drag.
Boeing Could Sell Space Business to Blue Origin – @1:04:11
According to the Wall Street Journal, Boeing’s entire space division might be on the block.
Federal Government Hands Out $24B For Railroad Projects – @1:09:40
More than half of the money is going to smaller railroads.
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