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Drew Dowdell
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I’m not particularly worried about Newsom being the Dem front runner 3.5 years out. The apparent front runners at this point in the cycle never make it and someone else emerges for the election. So let Gavin get Trump and the blood clot riled up and quit worrying about who’s going to run in 3 years.
August 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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#Ford revolutionizes the production line into a production tree for its new Universal Vehicle Platform. This represents a major investment in the U.S. economy. New modular platform with U.S.-made LFP batteries that are more sustainable and built faster and lighter. Read more below.
Ford Unviels its new Universal Vehicle Platform
Ford's new Universal Vehicle Platform brings a new level of affordability to electric vehicles.
www.cheersandgears.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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#Ford took their entry level Maverick and turned it into a sport-truck the style we haven't seen in decades.... and it really really works. #review #impaspringbreak
Quick Spin: 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo - A Lone Wolf
Ford engineers raided the global corporate parts bin to assemble a modern street truck, and it works.
www.cheersandgears.com
June 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Musk just never stops making news. The SEC has sued him, alleging that in early 2022, he didn't disclose his purchase of 5% of Twitter as required by securities law.

His disclosure came 11 days late. As a result, it alleges, Musk was able to underpay "by at least $150 million" for shares he bought.
SEC sues Elon Musk, says he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before purchase
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner before buying the site and underpaid by $150 million for shares he bought.
www.npr.org
January 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Reposted by Drew Dowdell
Because *obviously* you wanted to read my thoughts on a new #EV as we careen into the holiday season, here's my first-drive review of the new BMW i5 sport sedan on Green Car Reports.

Happy holidays to all.
Review: 2024 BMW i5 electric sport sedan trounces gasoline sibling
Between several gasoline and electric versions of the BMW 5-Series available at a drive event, one was clearly better: the i5 EV.
www.greencarreports.com
December 24, 2023 at 2:32 PM