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Top Gear
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The MST Mk2 ‘Ultimate' is a 350bhp Ford Escort rally car for the road
The MST Mk2 'Ultimate' is a 350bhp Ford Escort rally car for the road Downside? It'll cost £161k and take 18 months to build. Upside? Those spot lamps could outshine the sun Skip 11 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 11 The good folk at MST are back at it with the souped-up Ford Escorts, this time channelling their efforts toward a rally-themed Mk2. Looks proper. Dubbed the 'Ultimate', it'll get a Millington Diamond 2.7-litre nat-asp four-cylinder putting out 350bhp. Plentiful, considering most MST Escorts weigh under a tonne. Advertisement - Page continues below Customers can also choose engines from Cosworth, Duratec or Honda, but regardless of the powertrain, the transmission is a six-speed sequential with pneumatic paddle shifters. And yes, it'll make those whiney gearbox sounds we all get excited about. The Ultimate rides on four-way adjustable suspension and Reiger coilovers, with stoppers from AP Racing. Each corner gets a four-pot motorsport caliper too, likely distorting your face into weird shapes when called upon. You'll get a choice of 13, 15 or 17in alloys, with other options including those massive spot lamps and a racing livery. There's no limitation on colours either, so feel free to be as specific as your local paint superstore. Inside, you'll spot a welded FIA-grade roll cage and racing bucket seats. See that vertical handbrake? Lug it, and you'll be glad the six-point harness is there. Advertisement - Page continues below The Ultimate - as with all MST cars - will be hand-built here in the UK, and currently has an 18-month waiting list. Plenty of time to source the £161k you'll be forking out, then. Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Herald Sun
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Herald Sun
Zero emission trucks fuel PH2 valuation
Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Pure Hydrogen's zero-emissions vehicle strategy valued at 28c per share by MST Access, a significant premium to its current share price Company expanding in Australia and overseas through distribution deal with Mexico's GreenH2 LATAM Key catalysts include more vehicle orders, debt funding and the spin-out of its Australian gas assets Special Report: Pure Hydrogen's continued progress in delivering its zero-emission (ZE) vehicle rollout strategy in Australia and the US has fuelled an MST Access valuation of 28c per share, well above the current price of 8.4c. The broker research firm noted that during the third quarter of FY2025, the company recorded $2.2m in customer receipts as vehicle deliveries accelerated. Work is progressing towards vehicle delivery and certification in the US, which has unmet demand stemming from the demise of rivals Hyzon and Nikola. Pure Hydrogen Corporation (ASX:PH2) has also signed an agreement with GreenH2 LATAM as the preferred supplier of hydrogen equipment to two projects in Mexico and Columbia, marking significant progress in its strategy to grow its footprint in the international hydrogen market. Increasing market acceptance is also evident as electric and hydrogen truck trials ramp up with suppliers Scania and Hyundai announcing zero-emission options for Australian logistics fleets such as TOLL. MST adds the key catalysts that could propel PH2's share price towards its valuation include: Announcing more orders for vehicles and services; Establishing debt to fund working capital associated with those orders; and A timetable for and then completion of the spin-out of its gas assets. Taurus prime mover. Pic: Pure Hydrogen Here and now solutions MST notes that PH2 is providing real "here and now" transport solutions for medium to heavy vehicles which help its customers achieve net zero goals based around hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) and their supporting infrastructure as well as niche battery electric vehicle (BEV) solutions. It points out that while BEVs dominate passenger fleets, it has unique challenges for certain heavy vehicle applications. These challenges, which relate to issues such as recharge time, infrastructure and power delivery, can be addressed by HFCVs. Validation for this strategy has been provided by product sales and trials with local councils and major corporations such as Pepsi and JJ Richards. International opportunities are also promising with sales in Asia, distribution MOUs in the US and strong interest in Europe. MST expects that part of the company's Q3 cash inflow reflects upfront deposits from recent orders, including two HFC prime movers for TOLL Transport and one concrete mixer agitator truck for Heidelberg Materials Australia. It adds that final customer payments and associated revenue from the delivery of one HFC garbage truck to Solo Resource Recovery in February, two EV80 buses and single vehicle chargers to VITA in March will be reflected in PH2's H2 FY2025 numbers. Looking further ahead, it expects the company's agreement with GreenH2 LATAM to deliver a $44m order within the next six months – likely in Q1 FY2026 – along with an upfront deposit. MST expects that more than half of this revenue will be recognised in FY2026. It also expects three more vehicles to be delivered between now and June 2025, bringing total vehicle deliveries in FY2025 to five. In Asia-Pacific, the broker forecasts that four trucks and six buses will be delivered in H1 FY2026 with a further 10 trucks and seven buses in H2 FY2026. It adds that while it doesn't assume that any vehicles will be delivered to the US by FY2025 given the current 12-month timeframe between order and delivery, it is forecasting that a garbage truck and a prime mover will be delivered in Q1 FY2026 with a further three months to complete the US regulatory process. 'We expect significant flow of orders from the US following successfully achieving US certification,' MST senior analyst Andrew Johnston added. Watch: PH2 accelerates clean transport drive Other activity During the March 2025 quarter, Turquoise Group – in which PH2 holds a 40% stake – started commercial sales of graphene powder, produced using its methane pyrolysis technology. Since 2023, PH2 has had exclusive rights to acquire hydrogen produced by TG in Australia for 20 years and plans to leverage its technology once proven. The company is also looking to spin-out its Australian gas assets into a new vehicle – Eastern Gas – via an initial public offering to raise $8-10m to develop those assets. This remains subject to ASX and board approval. MST expects that the company will increase its ownership of HDrive International, which develops and builds the zero emissions vehicles, from 70% to 100% at minimal further investment under the current corporate structure and relationship with HDrive. This article was developed in collaboration with Pure Hydrogen, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions. Originally published as Growth trajectory of Pure Hydrogen's zero emissions vehicle strategy fuels 28c valuation from MST Access
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Cookie Recall Update As FDA Sets Highest Risk level
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated the risk level of a recent cookie recall to Class I—the highest and most serious category—amid concerns over undeclared allergens. New Grains Gluten Free Bakery announced a product recall that was publicized by the FDA earlier in May. The company found that some of its baked goods, including four types of cookie, may contain eggs, soy, or milk, despite consumers not being advised of this. Newsweek has contacted New Grains Gluten Free Bakery for comment via online form. According to the FDA, millions of people in the U.S. have food allergies or food sensitivities. Food sensitivities can range from mild reactions to potentially life-threatening symptoms. The FDA recognizes nine major food allergens: milk, eggs, sesame, fish, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. The inclusion of these ingredients in a product without proper disclosure poses a serious risk of allergic reactions, which can range from mild discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis. The affected products, which include gluten-free varieties of Chocolate Chip, Frosted Sugar, Coconut Macaroon, and Brownie Chocolate Chip cookies, were found to contain undeclared allergens such as egg, milk, and soy. These allergens were not properly identified on the packaging due to print quality issues that rendered ingredient lists and allergen warnings either unreadable or missing. Compounding the problem, the lot codes and date codes printed on the cookie packaging were also unreadable or absent, making it difficult for consumers and retailers to identify and isolate affected batches. The FDA's Class I designation applies to recalls where there is a reasonable chance a product could cause serious health consequences or death. The cookies were sold in clear plastic bags with net weights of four ounces, containing six or eight cookies per package, depending on the variety, and were distributed in Utah. The bakery's website says its mission is to "create and deliver high-quality, healthy, and delicious gluten-free products to our customers, and make every eating experience satisfying, exceeding their expectations." Product recalls are issued by manufacturers if there are concerns that a food may be harmful in some way; such as when testing reveals that products are infected with potentially harmful bacteria, or amid fears that they could be contaminated with a foreign object from the manufacturing process. No illnesses have been reported to date. Earlier this month, New Grains Gluten Free Bakery announced that it was recalling several of its products, including breads, bagels and croutons, because they may contain undeclared eggs, soy, and milk. Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact New Grains Gluten Free Bakery at 801-980-5751 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday. Related Articles Salmonella Recall: List of Products ImpactedAlbertsons Recall in 11 States and DC as Salmonella Warning IssuedAldi Salmon Recalled Over Life-Threatening Soy Allergy RiskFDA Issues Warning About Popular Allergy Medications 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Why does Delhi's local train system lie in ruins?
The story so far: While the Delhi metro has recently announced a facility to buy QR tickets on 11 different apps, the Delhi suburban Railway, often referred to as the Delhi local, lies derelict. When did the system start? Delhi got its local train service in the first decade after Independence. On January 2, 1955, Delhi's first local train ran from New Delhi station to Sarojini Nagar, then known as Vinay Nagar. The network then gradually expanded to connect Delhi with its neighbouring cities. Today, the suburban system links seven key hubs across the National Capital Region (NCR) — from Sonipat, Bhiwani, Rewari and Palwal in Haryana to Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh — with Delhi at its centre. What is its current state? Built to serve suburban commuters, this network was meant to ease traffic and support daily travel. But in reality, it's overcrowded, unreliable, and neglected. According to Dr. Velmurugan Senathipati of the Central Road Research Institute, despite its wide reach — especially in NCR's rural areas — the Delhi local carries just 0.5% to 3% of commuter traffic, far below the ideal 6-7%. Passengers report waiting over an hour, 15 times longer than the metro, only to board jam-packed coaches. Sarita Sethi, a government employee commuting from New Town, Faridabad to Okhla, states, 'My commute should ideally be 25 minutes but it's always nearly an hour long due to unscheduled halts as express trains are prioritised.' Nikhil, a railway employee, says, 'There are too many passengers and too few trains. Forget about sitting, during evenings, you can't even stand in the train.' Unlike the Metro, enforcement of women-only coaches is lax in the local. Mrs. Sethi says, 'Men often enter the ladies coach brazenly. Safety and theft are constant concerns. When the train's late in the evenings, the journey from the station to home can easily become a nightmare.' Dr. Velmurugan's study confirms this insecurity, as women make up just 14.6% of local train passengers. Is the metro a better alternative? The local train service in Delhi is much more affordable than the metro. Dr. Velmurugan's research shows that nearly 40% of suburban rail passengers earn less than ₹5,000 a month. For them, the local train is not just a choice, it's the only option they can afford. A local train ride from Greater Noida to Delhi costs just ₹15, compared to ₹90 by metro or ₹69 through a bus-metro combo, excluding last mile connection fares. Over a month, that's ₹750 by the local versus a staggering ₹4,500 by metro. Moreover, a Monthly Season Ticket (MST) brings costs down to just ₹270 a month or ₹9 a day. Additionally, local trains have a dedicated vendors' bogey, widely used by dairy farmers to transport produce to markets like Sadar Bazaar and Chandni Chowk. But even this advantage is fading. Amit, a dairy farmer from Ajayabpur village in Greater Noida, says, 'We had to stop using the local because delays were spoiling the produce. My friends now either rely on road transport or have quit the trade altogether, it just isn't profitable anymore.' These concerns have driven passengers to explore more reliable — though far costlier — alternatives, such as private buses or personal vehicles. Railway officials have noted a sharp decline in the issuance of MSTs, a clear sign that even loyal users are abandoning the system. What should be done? Dr. Velmurugan states, 'the local isn't a replacement for the Metro, it should complement it. It can act as a feeder service across NCR's rural areas where the Metro can't go. Plus, it's cheaper to build. There needs to be resonance, not a race,' he explains. Dr. Velmurugan suggests better scheduling, increased frequency, newer train sets, and most importantly, dedicated tracks. These changes, he says, could revive the system. But there are no such official modernisation or renovation plans in the offing as of now.
The Wire
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
At Least Seven Injured in Manipur After Security Forces Fire Tear Gas to Stop March to Raj Bhavan
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Government At Least Seven Injured in Manipur After Security Forces Fire Tear Gas to Stop March to Raj Bhavan The Wire Staff 16 minutes ago The protesters were demanding an apology from Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. People take part in a protest march towards Raj Bhavan over alleged removal of the Manipur state's name from a government bus, in Imphal on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Photo: PTI Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now New Delhi: At least seven people were injured after security forces in Manipur fired tear gas and smoke bombs on Sunday (May 25) to disperse protesters who were marching towards the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. The protest resulted after widespread outrage over an alleged directive that called for the removal of the word Manipur from a Manipur State Transport (MST) bus that was used during the Shirui Festival in the state's Ukhrul district, reported Northeast today. The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a prominent civil society group led the protesters who marched for around 500 metres before the security personnel stopped them. Thereafter, the police allegedly used force to disperse the crowd, with at least seven people getting injured. The protesters were demanding an apology from Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. They also accused Bhalla of refusing to address the issue about the removal of the state's name from the MST bus. As a result of the incident, the COCOMI has demanded the resignation of the chief secretary, director general of police and security adviser of the state, saying that they are responsible for what the COCOMI termed as 'administrative failures and use of excessive force under President's rule.' The group has also announced a statewide agitation. Make a contribution to Independent Journalism Related News How the Arambai Tenggol Has Escaped a Ban and Charges of Separatism Despite Being Armed No Closure, Information or Compensation, Manipur Families Mourn Their Missing Myanmar's NUG Seeks Clarity from India on Border Operation That Killed 10 Two Years of Fire and Silence: Manipur in Pictures 'Situation Unlike Mizoram, Manipur': Nagaland Govt Urges Home Ministry to Revoke PAP Order No Need to Protect Those Involved in Wrongdoing, Says SC in Manipur Tapes Hearing After Two Years of Violence, People in Manipur's Relief Camps Ask Modi to Let Them Feel Like Indians Two Years of Violence: Manipur's Future is Still Uncertain From Balochistan to Kashmir, the Region's Unresolved Grievances Refuse To Stay Buried View in Desktop Mode About Us Contact Us Support Us © Copyright. All Rights Reserved.
