Government, Business, Safety

Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Over Derailment

The federal government filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern over environmental damage caused by a train derailment that spilled hazardous chemicals into creeks and rivers.

John Seewer | Associated Press
March 31, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

In Reversal, Lordstown Motors Says It Has No Firm Truck Orders

TOLEDO, Ohio — Struggling electric truck maker Lordstown Motors said June 17 it doesn’t have any firm orders for its vehicles, just days after its president said the company had enough to maintain production through 2022.

John Seewer | Associated Press
June 18, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rust Belt Region Banks on Becoming Hub for Electric Vehicles

The day Youngstown’s steel mills began shutting down 40 years ago remains fresh in the minds of those who live in the blue-collar corner of Ohio. Community leaders don’t want the recent closing of General Motors’ massive assembly plant to leave that same lingering gloom.

John Seewer | Associated Press
December 27, 2019