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Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth
The federal government awarded Fort Worth, Texas, $2 million to test weather sensors on autonomous freight truck routes.
Port of Portland to End Terminal 6 Cargo Container Handling
The Port of Portland will shut down its cargo container handling operation at North Portland’s Terminal 6, saying an effort to lease the site to a third-party operator had fallen through.
Rivian Hosts R2 Event in Illinois at New Production Home
Rivian Automotive was back in Normal, Ill., on April 6 with its second-generation EVs and the promise of more activity at a now-bustling auto plant.
Obscure Energy Calculation Could Speed Up EV Future
WASHINGTON — Overshadowed by the tailpipe emissions rule, the Department of Energy finalized changes to a calculation that could impact automakers’ ability to sell gas-powered vehicles.
Baltimore-Area Truckers Struggle to Find Loads
Like thousands of workers who depend on the Port of Baltimore, now closed to ship traffic, truckers have found themselves sidelined and facing uncertainty.
Penske Sues Sacramento Over Environmental Plan
Penske Truck Leasing Co. has sued the city of Sacramento, Calif., alleging the city's environmental plan will harm the company's large North Sacramento facility.
Stellantis CEO Says EV Battery Weight Must Be Halved
The weight of electric vehicles batteries should be halved over the next decade in order to make the cars more efficient and environmentally friendly, Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares said.
Inside an Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Station
Take a look inside one of Amazon's newest delivery stations, where 40,000 to 50,000 packages a day are sorted and handed off to drivers to take them to their final destination.
Reserving a Parking Spot Is Effective, but Costly
Nighttime parking availability continues to be a challenge for truck drivers. There are options to avoid having to park along dangerous highway ramps, but that safety can come with a price.
Automakers Face Workarounds Due to Port of Baltimore Closure
The Maryland bridge collapse that severed access to the Port of Baltimore early March 26 is expected to cause some shipping delays and logistical headaches for the auto industry.