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Gov. Abbott calls for emergency legislative item on ERCOT reform
KHOU-TV
Gov. Greg Abbott is making the power outage situation in Texas an emergency item during this legislative session.
By doing that, he's calling for an investigation into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, to come up with solutions to make sure the state never experiences an outage like the one we're in now.
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'Phone won't stop ringing': Body shops, tow trucks work non-stop after winter storm
Autobody News
With fresh snow and record-breaking cold temperatures, slick roads created non-stop business for body shops and tow truck drivers in Colorado Springs, CO, over the weekend.
KRDO called several body shops around town and all reported a big uptick in business after the storm. Only one of the shops even had time to talk to us in between repairs.
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Fascinating retreading facts paint vibrant picture
Modern Tire Dealer
The late Harvey Brodsky often proclaimed, "Retreading is recycling!" And he was right. Retreading was recycling long before recycling and "going green" were mainstream. But retreading is many other things, too. Here are some interesting facts about the North American retreading market.
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TIA opposes proposed minimum wage hike
Modern Tire Dealer
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has signed onto a letter to legislators, voicing its opposition to the recently proposed minimum wage increase.
Here's the content of the letter, provided by TIA officials.
"Dear Chair Murray, Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Burr, and Ranking Member Foxx:
"On behalf of Main Street businesses across America, we write to strongly oppose the Raise the Wage Act of 2021. Small businesses, ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, are struggling to keep their doors open and keep employees on payroll. More than doubling the federal minimum wage presents a significant obstacle to ailing small businesses trying to survive the pandemic."
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Carvana's latest growth spurt involves New Mexico, Texas
Autobody News
Carvana made two announcements showing it seems to plan a continuation of its trend of growth into 2021.
After saying it was making its Louisiana debut by bringing its as-soon-as-next-day touchless home delivery to four cities in that state, the company made two additional announcements.
The first was that it would be expanding its New Mexico footprint by offering as-soon-as-next-day touchless home delivery to Las Cruces-area residents. Carvana also said it would be offering as-soon-as-next-day touchless home delivery to El Paso, Texas-area residents.
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Yokohama using AI to predict rubber properties
Tire Review
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. says that in December 2020, the company developed a proprietary system that utilizes artificial intelligence to predict the physical properties of rubber compounds. The system is already being used to design rubber compounds for Yokohama tires.
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Tesla told to recall 12,300 Model X SUVs over trim adhesive
Road Show via CNET
Tesla has been the subject of scrutiny lately when it comes to issues that could blossom into full-on vehicle recalls. In addition to facing a recall over touchscreens in the US, the company is apparently in a bit of hot water with Germany's KBA vehicle authority, too, for a vehicle issue for which it has already launched a recall in the US.
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What is the best off-road tire for trucks?
J.D. Power
There are plenty of truck owners who appreciate taking a turn off the beaten path, exploring trails in rugged terrains, and enjoying the great outdoors at their own pace. Plenty of others use their truck for recreational activities like camping, utilizing their powerful engines and increased height to navigate their movement more effectively than driving in the wilderness with a smaller car, like a sedan.
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