Fixing recalled air bags could take years experts say
Takata Corp. faces a record U S recall of faulty air bag inflators affecting about 34 million vehicles as automakers race to secure replacement parts. Industry figures warn the process could span at least two years with output targets rising to one million inflators monthly by September.
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Massive Takata air bag recall hits millions of U.S. vehicles
Iowa drivers and dealers face a costly safety crisis as Takata air bags trigger the largest US recall. Nissan, Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi and Chrysler are among affected makers in a recall expanding to about 34 million vehicles. Some owners, like Coralville resident Jeremy Ford, have not yet seen notices.
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City backs NewBo Cedar River Trail bridge plan
Cedar Rapids city leaders on the Development Committee voiced strong support for a pedestrian and bike bridge linking New Bohemia to the Cedar River Trail at Mount Trashmore. The project would reuse CRANDIC rail bridge pillars, cost about 2 million dollars with 800 thousand more for a signature design, and rely on private donations. Alliant Energy may donate the aging bridge, with CRANDIC’s Chad Lambi providing final cost estimates.
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Proposed pedestrian bridge links New Bohemia to Cedar River Trail
The Southside Investment Board proposes a pedestrian and bike bridge from New Bohemia to the Cedar River Trail using the former CRANDIC rail bridge. The deck would span the existing pillars of the abandoned bridge.
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Nomophobia: Newphobia Emerges From Smartphone Dependence
A Iowa State University study links pervasive smartphone use to nomophobia the fear of being without a mobile device. Researchers Caglar Yildirim and Ana-Paula Correia examine how constant access to information signals stress and compulsive checking in a growing digital age.
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