Tesla, Utility Giants Form ZETA, Calling for 100% EV Adoption by 2030
Tesla Inc. is joining rideshare company Uber Technologies Inc., Lordstown Motors, Rivian and others to lobby for 100% electric-vehicle adoption by 2030.
November 17, 2020Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
Tesla Gets Green Light for S&P 500 Inclusion
Tesla Inc., Elon Musk’s 17-year-old upstart carmaker, took a giant step toward blue-chip respectability, getting named to one of the world’s most famous stock indexes in an action that will greatly broaden its investor base.
November 17, 2020Hyundai-Aptiv Venture Wins Driverless Test Approval in Nevada
Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv Plc’s $4 billion self-driving venture received permission from the state of Nevada to test autonomous vehicles on public roads without a safety driver, the company said.
November 17, 2020Cummins Outlines the Future of Hydrogen Fuel Technologies
Engine manufacturer Cummins sees a future in fuel cell technology for itself and within the trucking industry, but noted during a virtual event that challenges lie ahead.
November 17, 2020CVG Posts Lower Earnings, Revenue in Q3
CVG reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter as a result of a drop in commercial vehicle build rates offset by results from warehouse automation initiatives in the expanding e-commerce environment.
November 16, 2020UPS, FedEx Face Stress Test From Amazon’s ‘Christmas Creep’
FedEx Corp. and UPS Inc. are girding for their biggest test yet in the e-commerce era, with “Christmas Creep” pushing the holiday shopping season ever earlier and stretching the limits of shipping networks already strained by the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 13, 2020EV Optimism Surges on Prospect of Biden Administration
Electric vehicle startups extended their winning streak on Nov. 13, buoyed by strong earnings results from some of their peers and Joe Biden’s projected presidential win.
November 13, 2020Ford May Build Batteries to Power New Wave of EV Models
Ford Motor Co. is considering building the batteries to power a fleet of new electric vehicles as it prepares to cut back production of engines for its traditional gasoline-powered models.
November 13, 2020Meritor Announces CEO Succession Plan
Meritor Inc. announced Jay Craig, CEO and president, will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board of directors on Feb. 28, 2021. Chris Villavarayan, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will succeed him in both roles, and will join the board.
November 13, 2020Electric Trucks Have Qualities to Improve Diversity, Panelists Say
The growing world of electric truck operations offers an opportunity to increase diversity in the industry, experts addressing the Women In Trucking Association’s annual conference said.
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