GM abandons Wankel rotary engine after seven years
GM formally ends its rotary research after investing over 100 million dollars, citing poor fuel economy and high emissions. The move ends years of backing for a technology once touted as a future car power plant, with Mazda and Audi-NSU among early adopters and other firms continuing work on rotary applications.
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Milepost 7 ruling won't be appealed
Minnesota Attorney General Warren Spannaus said he will not appeal the state Supreme Court ruling that Reserve Mining Co may pursue permits for a taconite tailings disposal basin at Milepost 7 near its Silver Bay plant. The court said permits should be granted with conditions to safeguard public health and dam safety.
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