Daily News Briefs, September 27, 2017

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CTRMA Reaches Settlement with CH2M over MoPac Project

Austin American-Statesman reports, “Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority officials on Tuesday reached a settlement that will result in CH2M getting . . . $159.9 million for the project. Specifically, the deal gives CH2M $21.5 million to drop claims for up to $100 million in added costs, and up to an additional $17 million for tasks added to the project.” CTRMA board chair Ray Wilkerson said the settlement “is alleviating years and years of litigation,” and “is not a gift” to CH2M, which is bearing significant extra cost.

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) Texas

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Dyson of Vacuum Fame to Roll Out Electric Cars by 2020

“Forbes” reports, “Since British billionaire James Dyson acquired the promising Michigan-based battery startup Sakti3 in 2015, rumors have abounded that Dyson’s eponymous company, known for its vacuums, would be jumping into the world of electric cars. Dyson confirmed Tuesday that plan is real, and that Dyson cars will launch by 2020.” [Link inserted.]

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

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