Ford releases 2nd quarter earnings and makes a big decision on EVs. GM provides an update on the opening of an EV pickup truck plant. How well is wind power output doing this year compared to last year? More layoffs hit freight-related firms. Oil prices react to China's economic policies, a stronger dollar, the latest crude oil storage numbers, anticipated Federal Reserve comments on possible interest rate cuts, possible OPEC production increases, and questionable "election" results in Venezuela.