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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:
Coal Industry On Track to Shed 1 Million Jobs - @3:37
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. coal industry will see nearly a quarter of its operating plants close by 2030.
Failure of Single Component Caused Seaplane Crash that Killed 10 - @13:30
The NTSB last week confirmed that a mechanical issue caused a seaplane crash that killed 10 people near Washington state last year.
Price Cuts Mean Tesla Model 3 Cost on Par with Toyota Corolla - @22:22
Tesla has been cutting prices for the better part of the year.
94-Year-Old Toilet Maker Closing Up Shop - @34:02
Mansfield Plumbing Products has a 94-year legacy in Perrysville, Ohio.
Kia Calls New EV SUV a 'Wake-Up Call to the Industry' - @44:13
Kia apparently took consumer costs into consideration when deciding the starting price for its new 2024 Kia EV9, the automaker’s first three-row electric SUV.
In Case You Missed It
America's Farmers Are Getting Older - @54:36
And young people aren't rushing to join them.
ABA Warns of Looming Workforce Shortage - @1:00:39
The group estimates that the commercial baking industry is facing a shortfall of more than 50,000 workers.
Eli Lilly Settles With ‘Simply Wrong’ Whistleblower - @1:05:45
Eli Lilly has settled a lawsuit with a former human resources officer.
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