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VW revamps approach in China in bid to overtake upstart EV makers

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:18 am

( ) -q-18- UNDATED (Correspondent Jeremy House) “EVs by 2030.”

Foreign automakers have been caught flat-footed in China by an electric vehicle boom that has shaken up the market over the last three years.

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TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume described China to investors on Wednesday as the company’s “second home market.” But VW is expanding far beyond its roots as a maker of no-frills sedans used by Chinese taxi fleets.

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VERBATIM: That has left manufacturers like Volkswagen scrambling to develop new models for a very different market than at home. The Volkswagen Group, which includes Audi and Porsche, plans to launch 40 new models in China over the next three years. It’s also looking to have a lineup of 30 EVs by 2030.

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U.S. finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workersWed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:16 am
New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax billsWed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:15 am
GM reports strong Q1 profits as prices help offset small US sales dipTue, Apr 23, 2024 at 9:37 am

Greg Clugston SRN News White House correspondent

Biden grants clemency to 16 people with nonviolent drug convictions

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 11:06 am

President Biden has granted clemency to 16 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. Using his clemency power, the president pardoned 11 people and commuted the sentences of 5 others. In a statement, Mr. Biden said “many of these individuals received disproportionately longer” drug-related sentences than they would have under current law. He said the pardon recipients “have demonstrated their commitment to improving their lives” and the commutation recipients “have shown that they are deserving of forgiveness.”

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U.S. tweaks rules on airline fees and passenger refundsWed, Apr 24, 2024 at 11:00 am
Biden campaigns on abortion issue in FloridaTue, Apr 23, 2024 at 3:26 pm
White House blasts “sham” process in Russia’s detention of U.S. reporterTue, Apr 23, 2024 at 1:58 pm

Bob Agnew SRN News U.S. Senate correspondent

Trump, Johnson To Hold Joint Press Conference At Mar A Lago

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 4:14 pm

Election integrity will take center stage on Friday as House Speaker Mike Johnson [R-LA] and former President Trump hold a joint press conference at Trump’s Mar a Lago resort in Florida. The two have long had amicable relations..Johnson supportive of Trump’s effort to challenge certification of the 2020 election, and has endoresd his bid for reelection. The joint apperance also comes at a time when Johnson can benefit from a strong show of support from the former Commander in Chief. He’s facing the threat of being ousted as Speaker , an effort being lead by fellow Trump supporter , Georgia Repreentative Marjorie Taylor Green.

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Senator J.D. Vance Shaping Up As Likely Trump Running MateWed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:38 pm
McConnell Says Failure To Pass Ukraine Aid Would Be “Strategic And Moral Malpractice”Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:05 pm
Pew: Republicans Making Big Gains In Party Affiliation Among Registered VotersTue, Apr 9, 2024 at 6:10 pm

Bernie Bennett SRN News U.S. House correspondent

Michael Harrington SRN News religion desk editor

Evangelicals want action on immigration

Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 10:25 am

Evangelicals want action on immigration

VERBATIM: According to a new survey by LifeWay Research, the surge in illegal border crossings during the Biden administration is worrying Evangelical Christians. 80% want Congress to take action to stop the flow. Lifeway spokesman Scott McConnell says “The urgency continues to grow for Congress to act this year to improve laws around immigration.” The poll also finds that Evangelicals are concerned for the welfare of illegal aliens and want to share the gospel with them. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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