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Electric cars don’t need grilles. Don’t tell car buyers that.

Electric cars don’t need grilles. Don’t tell car buyers that.

The first-generation Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV) didn’t have one and people weren’t happy. The function of the grille is evolving in the EV era, from mostly operational to strictly ornamental.
What really happens to the clothes you donate

What really happens to the clothes you donate

A clothing grader in Brampton, Ont.—which buys unsold, used clothing and sells it to buyers across the globe—provides a glimpse into one of the world’s largest second-hand clothing economy hubs
The end of economic growth

The end of economic growth

What economies face now may not be solely a coronavirus-triggered meltdown. As devastating as the coming recession—or depression—is likely to be, the health crisis is exacerbating problems in a system that was already under strain.