“Electric cars are the future”: Biden takes new Ford EV for a spin

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3 years ago

May 19, 2021

President Biden has enjoyed a joy ride in the new Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck

US President Joe Biden has weighed in with his support for Electric carss and new infrastructure to support making them.

Visiting the Ford Electric vehicle plant in Michigan, the President has continued to push for a cleaner future and says the future of the auto industry is electric.

“The future of the auto industry is electric. There’s no turning back”

Adding a little bit of humor to his visit, the President took a joy ride in Ford’s new electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck.

Ford is previewing the new F-150 Lightning, an electric version of its pickup that will be built by United Auto Workers members.

After his time behind the wheel of the F-150 Lightning, the president was asked how it was to drive the battery-electric pickup. “It feels great,” Biden said.

“I’ll tell you what, these electric vehicles, now I don’t know if anyone has a stop watch but these vehicles can go from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds,”

Warner Brothers & Discovery considers splitting up to boost stock value

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1 week ago

July 19, 2024

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Warner Bros Discovery is considering a strategic breakup to enhance its stock performance, according to a Financial Times report.

The potential move aims to unlock value by separating its media assets from its reality TV and lifestyle businesses.

This decision follows pressure from investors to improve stock performance, amidst challenges in the media industry #featured #trending

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Investors worldwide grow increasingly optimistic about Trump winning the election

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1 week ago

July 18, 2024

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Investors are increasingly optimistic about Donald Trump’s potential re-election, prompting a resurgence in the so-called ‘Trump trade’.

Market participants are closely monitoring Trump’s political strategies and public sentiment, influencing their investment decisions.

Kyle Rodda from Captial.com joins to discuss all the latest.

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Netflix expands use of ads despite slow subscriber growth

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1 week ago

July 18, 2024

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Netflix is intensifying its efforts to introduce an ad-supported tier amidst a plateau in subscriber growth.

The streaming giant hopes to attract new users and boost revenue by offering a cheaper alternative that includes advertisements.

This move marks a significant shift from its traditional ad-free model, reflecting Netflix’s response to competitive pressures and evolving consumer preferences.