Electric truck startup Lordstown Motors Corp.’s shares sank as much as 19% after it pushed back a deadline to complete the sale of its Ohio assembly plant to Foxconn.
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The Lordstown Motors Corp. Endurance electric pickup truck. On May 9, Lordstown signaled delays in plans for mass production of the pickup. (Matthew Hatcher/Bloomberg News)
Lordstown Motors Again Postpones Deadline for Foxconn Plant Deal
The Lordstown Motors Corp. Endurance electric pickup truck. On May 9, Lordstown signaled delays in plans for mass production of the pickup. (Matthew Hatcher/Bloomberg News) Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Most OEMs, like Cummins, support stronger NOx requirements and efforts to reduce emissions eventually down to zero. (Cummins Inc.)
Industry Leaders Raise Concern About Proposed EPA NOx Rule
Most OEMs, like Cummins, support stronger NOx requirements and efforts to reduce emissions eventually down to zero. (Cummins Inc.)The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing its first new rules governing heavy-truck nitrogen oxide emissions in two decades, but engine manufacturers say the proposals would be difficult to meet and counterproductive because they could slow the move to cleaner technology.
May 9, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
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Torc Names Penske for Maintenance on Autonomous Test Fleet
Torc RoboticsSelf-driving-vehicle technology developer Torc Robotics announced Penske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service provider for Torc’s autonomous test fleet.
May 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
One service manager and two technicians have been trained to service and maintain the Volvo VNR Electric at the TransEdge Trucks Centers site in Pittsburgh. (Volvo Trucks North America)
VTNA Adds First EV-Certified Dealer in Pennsylvania
One service manager and two technicians have been trained to service and maintain the Volvo VNR Electric at the TransEdge Trucks Centers site in Pittsburgh. (Volvo Trucks North America)Volvo Trucks North America announced TransEdge Truck Centers recently became the truck maker’s first certified electric vehicle dealer in Pennsylvania.
May 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Fleets such as Kriska Transportation are using in-cab technology to help drivers operate their trucks as efficiently as possible. (Kriska Transportation)
How Fleets Are Using Technology to Control Fuel Consumption
Fleets such as Kriska Transportation are using in-cab technology to help drivers operate their trucks as efficiently as possible. (Kriska Transportation)As the cost of diesel rises, so does trucking companies’ interest in technology to monitor and improve miles per gallon.
May 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Nikola Tre BEV by Nikola Corp.
Nikola Reports Surprise Q1 Revenue
Nikola Tre BEV by Nikola Corp.Electric truck startup Nikola said in its first-quarter earnings report on May 5 that it delivered its first semi-trucks to customers in April.
May 5, 2022 Business, Equipment 
The Stellantis sign outside the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Mich. (Carlos Osorio/ AP)
Stellantis Posts Higher Q1 Revenue Despite Russia Plant Closure
The Stellantis sign outside the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills, Mich. (Carlos Osorio/ AP)MILAN — Carmaker Stellantis on May 5 reported higher first-quarter revenues despite lower deliveries, with no significant impact from the closure of its Russian plant due to sanctions.
May 5, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
A TuSimple autonomous truck on display at 2022 CES in Las Vegas. (Joe Buglewicz/Associated Press)
TuSimple Taps Werner for Roadside Service, Support
A TuSimple autonomous truck on display at 2022 CES in Las Vegas. (Joe Buglewicz/Associated Press)TuSimple has added Werner Enterprises Inc.’s roadside service network to others that will provide support to customers operating in “driver-out” SAE Level 4 autonomous mode on its Autonomous Freight Network.
May 4, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
Segment margins were 18.8%, a first-quarter record and at the high end of the guidance. It marks a 110-basis point improvement year-over year. (Eaton Corp.)
Eaton Posts Record Segment Margins in Q1
Segment margins were 18.8%, a first-quarter record and at the high end of the guidance. It marks a 110-basis point improvement year-over year. (Eaton Corp.)Power management company Eaton Corp. reported first-quarter net income and revenue rose, and it reached record Q1 segment margins, or the amount of profit or loss produced by one component of a business.
May 4, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety 
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Industry Reacts to FMCSA's Plans on Heavy-Truck Speed Limiters
WoodysPhotos/Getty ImagesA federal proposal to consider requiring speed limiters on new commercial trucks has drawn mixed reactions from trucking and safety groups.
May 4, 2022