US, EU Discuss Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain
The U.S. and European Union agreed to increase raw material sourcing for semiconductors and better align mutual cybersecurity protocols for infrastructure and businesses.
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Toyota Boosts Spending on US EV Production by $1.3 Billion
Toyota Motor Corp. is boosting investment at a plant in Kentucky by $1.3 billion as it prepares to start U.S. production next year of a three-row, all-electric SUV.
February 6, 202460 Seconds: Revoy Launches Atypical EV for Class 8 Trucks
Bay Area startup touts electric vehicle's ability to boost fuel economy while reducing emissions. Story by Keiron Greenhalgh.
February 6, 2024Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.
February 6, 2024Hertz Plans Cost Cuts After Earnings Miss on EV Adjustment
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is looking to cut costs after it missed analysts’ fourth-quarter estimates as it sold down its fleet of Tesla Inc. electric vehicles.
February 6, 2024FHWA Awards Grants to Develop Charging, Hydrogen Stations
Eyeing heavy truck emissions, the FHWA has awarded nearly half of $622.57 million in new infrastructure grants to megawatt and kilowatt charging and hydrogen fueling projects.
February 6, 2024Volvo Details Engine, Transmission Updates for Redesigned VNL
Volvo Trucks North America on Feb. 6 outlined enhancements to its D13 engine and I-Shift transmission that helped the OEM achieve efficiency gains with its redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor.
February 6, 2024Uber Freight Unveils Pilot for New Scheduling API
Uber Freight is piloting a new scheduling application programming interface that aims to foster seamless communication across its network, the company announced Feb. 5.
February 5, 2024Stellantis Chairman Tamps Down Speculation of Merger
Stellantis NV is focused on executing its business plans in key markets including Italy and isn’t considering a plan to merge with other manufacturers, Chairman John Elkann said.
February 5, 2024Fleets, Suppliers Work to Curb Fuel Card Skimming
Fuel card skimming is proving to be the most challenging and expensive fraud that carriers are facing.
February 5, 2024