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Ed Garsten
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Writer, musician, kayaker, ice hockey player, husband, father, semi-retired news guy still writing a bit for Forbes.com, 20 years CNN when it still did news, PR consultant, media training. Lots of things.
Autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL company Elroy Air reaches major technical milestone in bringing its cargo-carrying Chaparral from prototype to commerical service. All the details and a very cool video in our Forbes story www.forbes.com/sites/edgars...
VTOL Company Elroy Air Reaches Major Flight Milestone
An autonomous hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing cargo aircraft developed by Elroy Air has achieved a major milestone towards reaching full capabilities.
www.forbes.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Gosh..things seemed to be going so well, until Trump started spewing the T word. Some incisive analysis from Cox Automotive senior economist Charles Chesbrough and J.D. Power www.forbes.com/sites/edgars...
Tariff Effects Look To Spark Tough Summer
Just as auto sales were rising and prices were declining, import tariffs imposed by Pres. Trump changed the game and could lead to a tough summer, research predicts.
www.forbes.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Here's a preview of the completely refreshed Infiniti QX60 including a model for men www.forbes.com/sites/edgars...
Major Refresh For Infiniti QX60 Includes Model To Attract Men
Completely new styling, upgraded technology and the addition of a version aimed at men highlight an aggressively refreshed Infinity QX60 SUV due out this summer.
www.forbes.com
May 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A new partnership aims to reduce power grid stress while paying EV owners for flexibility in recharging batteries. www.forbes.com/sites/edgars...
Partnership Reduces Grid Stress And Pays EV Owners
A new partnership aims to reduce the strain on the power grid while boosting electric vehicle adoption by putting money back in the pockets of EV owners.
www.forbes.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This week's Canadian elections made me think of the night in 1997 when I covered Canadian national elections for CNN Let's just say, things took an ugly turn when our host's attempt at hospitality resulted in an embarrassing episode of hostility.https://youtu.be/5EU9BVbkKMI
Tales From the Beat Episode 114: Canadian Clubbed
YouTube video by TalesFromTheBeat
youtu.be
April 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Are ya taxed by the tariffs story yet? It's the subject of this week's tight 5:23 episode of Tales From the Beat..my podcast that looks at news and PR from both sides of the scrimmage line. open.spotify.com/episode/6Uw4...
Taxed by Tariffs
Tales From the Beat · Episode
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April 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM