There is perhaps nothing more emblematic of the American century than the automobile. Assembly lines rolled out millions of Fords, Chryslers, Chevys and Buicks and made Motor City-Detroit, Michigan-the capital of the global car industry. But in the race to dominate the auto industry of the 21st century, it is China vying for the pole position. It's Chinese auto-makers building the smart cars of tomorrow. And the energy fueling them is electric. Today, U.S. automakers are caught between a tariff-fueled trade war and threats of cuts to electric car subsidies by the Trump administration. At the same time, Beijing is trying to win the race by ensuring the electric vehicles of the future are made in China. Michael Dunne: This year, China will build a million electric vehicles. That's nice scale. That's half of the electric vehicles in the world. Michael Dunne grew up in Detroit, America's Motor City, then as a graduate student seeking adventure in the late 1980s, he went to Chongqing … [Read more...] about China’s drive to dominate the electric car industry
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A Southerner’s Guide to Silicon Valley (and beyond)
Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group File Burnt Ends with dipping sauce are a particularly popular option at the Smoking Pig. Paul Reddick checks on ribs and brisket in the smoker outside his Smoking Pig BBQ in San Jose. He's since opened two more locations. Sound The gallery will resume inseconds Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group File At the Smoking Pig, the signature Wolf Turd appetizers are jalapenos stuffed with cheese, and housemade sweet sausage, wrapped in bacon and smoked. Joseph Geha/Bay Area News Group An old fire truck adorns the parking lot of the country-themed Saddle Rack night club. Joseph Geha/Bay Area News Group An old fire truck adorns the parking lot of the country-themed Saddle Rack night club. Show Caption of Expand By Angela Hill | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 28, 2018 at 3:19 pm | UPDATED: December 29, 2018 at 6:01 am CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device You don’t take coffee so … [Read more...] about A Southerner’s Guide to Silicon Valley (and beyond)
The Bay Area’s best holiday lights, county by county
Bluerock Drive, Antioch: Part of the Christmas display at 2556 Bluerock Drive, in Antioch, Calif., is photographed on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Bluerock Drive, Antioch: Part of the Christmas display at 2556 Bluerock Drive, in Antioch, Calif., is photographed on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on … [Read more...] about The Bay Area’s best holiday lights, county by county
Holiday lights: 19 spectacular Bay Area displays
For the last 10 years, J.R Mattos and his family have transformed their San Jose apricot orchard into a winter wonderland of lights. WOODSIDE, CA – November 18 – Holidays at Filoli Opening Night Reception 2017 on November 18th 2017 at Filoli in Woodside, CA (Photo – Drew Altizer) WOODSIDE, CA – November 18 – Holidays at Filoli Opening Night Reception 2017 on November 18th 2017 at Filoli in Woodside, CA (Photo – Drew Altizer) The front of Deacon Dave’s House of the Dove 34th Annual Christmas Display is photographed in Livermore, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. The house, located at 352 Hillcrest Avenue, features a walk-through display with 524,850 lights. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Visitors walk-through part of Deacon Dave’s House of the Dove 34th Annual Christmas Display in Livermore, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. The house, located at 352 Hillcrest Avenue, features a walk-through display with 524,850 … [Read more...] about Holiday lights: 19 spectacular Bay Area displays
“Computer On Fire”
The IBM 705 Data Processing System, introduced in 1954. The 705 would rarely run more than 3 or 4 hours without a major breakdown. It was not unusual to encounter a 705 that was ablaze." This should give all of us pause the next time our PC crashes! What is your family's history? Have you ever reflected on what their lives was like, when life was seemingly simpler? What if we could take a snapshot of our lives, our families, just one, every ten years? What was your family doing 100 years ago? Let me share some "snapshots" of our ordinary family {a personal and idiosyncratic point of view}, beginning with my great grandfather a century ago, through the lens of technology, with all of its fits and starts - for every success, there are many failures. Like most of us over the past century, my family has been affected by science and technology in some way, regardless of any formal education. 1910 - My great grandfather was earning a living as a lumberjack, sometimes delving into … [Read more...] about “Computer On Fire”