CATL Works With Tesla on Fast-Charging Cells
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is working on faster charging batteries for Tesla Inc. as Elon Musk’s automaker seeks to defend its market share and roll out an electric car for under $25,000.
March 25, 2024Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Step Down This Year
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down from the embattled plane maker at the end of the year after a series of mishaps at one of America’s most storied manufacturers.
March 25, 2024Exxon Confident Its Intent With Guyana Contract Will Prevail
Exxon Mobil Corp. is convinced its interpretation of intent in a Guyanese oil contract signed a decade ago will prevail in a landmark arbitration case against Chevron Corp.
March 22, 2024Congress Approves $1.2 Trillion Package of Spending Bills
WASHINGTON — Congress approved a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills early on March 23 just a few hours after funding for some key federal agencies was set to expire.
March 22, 2024GOP Lawmaker Calls for Contractor Rule Suspension
Rep. Kevin Kiley is among a contingent of lawmakers advancing a congressional maneuver that would pause enforcement of a federal employee classification rule that affects truck drivers.
March 21, 2024Fla. Bill Tackling Predatory Towing Moves to Governor’s Desk
A proposed law with sweeping changes to curb predatory towing practices in Florida has moved from the state Legislature to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.
March 21, 2024Port Leaders at Legislative Summit Want Permitting Reform
WASHINGTON — U.S. port leaders say the permitting and government review process to get projects approved needs to be improved.
March 21, 2024Manufacturing Activity Expands by Most Since June 2022
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded by the most since mid-2022 as production and factory employment growth accelerated along with measures of inflation.
March 21, 2024Unemployment Applications Dip to 210,000
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy job security.
March 21, 2024Senators Introduce TSA Clearance Bill
Legislation meant to expedite commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators.
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