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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:
Air Force Gives Startup $235M to Build Sleek New Plane - @2:44
The United States Air Force is doling out hundreds of millions of dollars to help JetZero, a start-up manufacturer, build a jet with a blended-wing body.
These Cars Will Be Gone After 2023 - @12:16
The experts at Edmunds have highlighted the top models to be phased out this year.
EV Startup Valued Higher Than Ford or GM - @23:36
VinFast is a Vietnam-based EV startup that made its Nasdaq debut two weeks ago to great fanfare — though some say it was too much.
Last Sub-$20K Vehicle Reportedly Dead - @35:09
The cheap cars are getting even harder to find.
Ford CEO’s Road Trip Shows Challenges of EV Travel - @47:47
Earlier this month, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced a road trip across the American West in the automaker's F-150 Lightning.
In Case You Missed It
Digital Clones, Vocaloids Grow in Popularity - @1:00:31
A Japanese entrepreneur wants a world of digital clones, online avatars that could take on some of our work and daily tasks.
Pipe Manufacturer Accused of Violating Federal Whistleblower Protections - @1:08:01
The company allegedly fired an employee who requested protective equipment.
U.S. Escalates Trade Dispute with Mexico Over Modified Corn - @1:14:23
If Mexico is found to have violated regional trade rules, trade sanctions could follow.
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