Tesla Delays Semi and Cybertruck on Supply Woes
Tesla Inc. pushed back introductions of new models to next year, wagering the best way to continue expanding sales in the face of supply chain challenges will be to further leverage a narrow lineup of big sellers.
January 26, 2022Ocado Unveils Enhanced Robots in Grocery Delivery Push
Ocado Group Plc has developed new, lower-cost technology that will speed up online grocery deliveries, boosting the company’s prospects as it seeks to license its robotic warehouse systems globally.
January 26, 2022US House Policymakers Examine Electric Vehicles' Role in Rural Commerce
Transportation policymakers are reviewing the reliability of electric vehicles across the agriculture industry and rural commerce.
January 26, 2022Ford Program to Give California Winegrowers Electric Pickups
SEBASTOPOL, Calif. — Ford Motor Co. on Jan. 26 announced the launch of a pilot program that will equip winegrowers in Northern California with electric pickup trucks, cargo vans and software services in a bid to boost EV and technology adoption among farmers and other commercial customers.
January 26, 2022Bentley Pours Billions Into Electric Car Overhaul
LONDON — Bentley Motors is pouring billions into upgrading manufacturing to accelerate its electric vehicle development plan, joining other auto brands shifting away from gasoline engines, the luxury automaker said Jan. 26.
January 26, 2022May Mobility Raises $83 Million for AV Shuttle
May Mobility Inc., a self-driving shuttle startup backed by the venture arms of Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW AG, raised $83 million in its largest funding round to date.
January 26, 2022Transfix Adds Byars, Mosso to Executive Growth Team
Digital freight platform Transfix has added Guy Byars and Jennifer Mosso to the company’s executive team. The company announced that Byars will serve as senior vice president of carrier growth and Mosso as president of shipper growth.
January 25, 2022Daimler’s Richard Howard Envisions Transformation of Truck Financing
As technology continues to transform the commercial truck market, Daimler’s Richard Howard sees a similar evolution underway on the financial services side of the industry.
January 25, 2022VW, Bosch Team Up on Self-Driving Software
Volkswagen AG is partnering with Robert Bosch GmbH to develop a common software platform to bring hands-free driving functions to the German carmaker’s entire fleet in a bid to compete with Tesla Inc.
January 25, 2022GM’s $6.5 Billion Electric Truck Blitz Wins Michigan Incentives
General Motors Co. plans to spend $6.5 billion on an electric pickup plant and battery factory in Michigan thanks in part to a $1.8 billion incentive package put together by the state to make sure the automaker didn’t take a big piece of its EV business elsewhere.
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