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February 13, 2022
Keystone RV units destroyed by fire
An estimated 12 to 16 RV units were destroyed in a fire just outside a Keystone RV plant in southeast Goshen early Sunday afternoon. Goshen Fire Department Assistant Chief Anthony Powell said that fire crews were out checking an alarm when the call for the fire came in. Yahoo News
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February 11, 2022
Feds Pledge $1.5B for State Outdoor Recreation Initiatives
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today (Feb. 11) announced a record $1.5 billion in annual funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program to support state and local outdoor recreational opportunities, and wildlife and habitat conservation efforts. The WSFR Program contains two funding sources: the Sport Fish Restoration...
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February 10, 2022
How outdoor brands are taking vaccine mandates into their own hands
Amid turmoil over federal vaccine mandates, some outdoor brands have quietly issued their own requirements. ...the Boulder, Colo.-based subsidiary of the global alpine footwear brand implemented a new policy: Barring a religious or health-related exemption for which the company would make reasonable accommodation, all employees were required to get vaccinated...
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February 10, 2022
Canada Goose Lowers Guidance On Q3 Miss
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. reported earnings rose 49.2 percent in the third quarter ended January 2 as sales grew 26.2 percent. However, results were slightly below Wall Street’s targets, and guidance was lowered for the year due to lower than expected revenue and retail traffic in APAC and EMEA in...
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February 9, 2022
Cummins’ Latest Acquisition Advances Zero Emissions Efforts
Cummins Inc. announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS), a subsidiary of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., and a supplier of engine braking, cylinder deactivation, start and stop and thermal management technologies. The agreement brings the addition of new technologies to provide growth opportunities for Cummins’ current and future...
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February 9, 2022
‘30-Day Survival Challenge’: Canadian YouTuber Charged With Violating National Park Act
Parks Canada is charging B.C. native Gregory Ovens and American Zachary Fowler with unlawfully fishing, hunting, discharging firearms, lighting fires, damaging natural objects, and operating a drone inside Banff National Park. Gear Junkie
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February 8, 2022
GM’s EV truck production plans will increase sixfold, report says
General Motors plans to increase production of electric trucks and Cadillac SUVs this year by more than six times the previously planned output. CEO Mary Barra told investors the automaker intended to accelerate EV production, aiming to deliver 400,000 EVs in North America during 2022 and 2023. Autonews
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February 7, 2022
Cummins to Buy Remaining Shares in Westport Venture
Cummins Inc. and Westport Fuel Systems Inc. have agreed to a share purchase agreement for the sale of Westport’s stake in the Cummins Westport Joint Venture with CMI continuing to operate the business as the sole owner. As part of the agreement, Cummins also will buy Westport’s interest in the JV’s...
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February 7, 2022
The XPro One Is A Rugged RV Inspired By Fighter Jets And Tanks
Xpedition Pro has taken the wraps off a rugged recreational vehicle known as the XPro One. Based on the Iveco Daily 4×4, the model is available in three wheelbases – 133.9, 148.8, and 164.4 inches (3400, 3780, and 4175 mm) – and features a rugged design that draws inspiration from...
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February 7, 2022
What Artificial Snow at the 2022 Olympics Means for the Future of Winter Games
The lack of natural snow is a first for the Winter Games—though it’s hardly an anomaly. Artificial snow was first used at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, but it has been growing in prevalence in the most recent Games. About 80% of the snow used in...
