GM Scraps Wankel Rotary Engine After 7 Years And $150 Million
General Motors confirms it will abandon the Wankel rotary engine after seven years and an estimated 150 million dollars spent. The company cites fuel economy and emissions standards, stating rotary tech cannot match piston engines. Mazda remains the only major carmaker selling a rotary model while pursuing conventional small cars.
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Opera Orchestra trains for Pace College benefit in subway
In New York the Opera Orchestra of New York rode the subway from Carnegie Hall rehearsal to a benefit performance for Pace College. French horn players including Michael Martin Joseph Anderer and William Hamilton were seen practicing en route.
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Weather and transport updates sweep multiple states and rail service returns
Rain and thunderstorms spread across the midlands and southwest with two tornadoes in Kansas no injuries reported. Amtrak Mountaineer train service resumed between Norfolk and Williamson after flooding. Montaineer route links Norfolk to Chicago and other cities. Florida Senate faces possible second setback for the Equal Rights Amendment amid debate led by Sen. Scarborough.
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Weather Details for Airport and River Conditions
Weather details show high 79, low 2,5am. no precipitation this period. Precipitation for month 4.51 inches, year 10.60 inches. Wind NW 5 mph, barometer 30.37. EXTENDED FORECAST fair and warm with highs in 80s. River Greenbrier 4 feet above normal, Lake Bluestone normal and muddy, 6 gates open. Hinton gauge 3.5 feet.
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