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Intel Is Exploring Sale of Part of Stake in Mobileye
Intel is considering options for its stake in its struggling automated driving systems provider Mobileye as part of a major strategy overhaul, people with knowledge of the matter said.
How Self-Driving Trucks Could Create New Jobs
As autonomous truck developers move closer to deploying fully driverless on-highway tractors, they are also pioneering a set of new, specialized job functions.
Hiring Rebounds in August in Sign of Slowing Job Market
WASHINGTON — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s sluggish pace, and the unemployment rate dipped in a sign that the job market may be cooling but remains sturdy.
California Passes Similar AV Legislation Vetoed Last Year
For the second straight year, California lawmakers forwarded legislation to the governor that would require drivers to be in the cab during the testing of autonomous heavy trucks in the state.
US Imposes Sanctions on Two More Vessels Tied to Russian LNG
The U.S. has sanctioned two more vessels along with two related shipping companies in its latest effort to block Russian liquefied natural gas exports from the Arctic.
Trump Eyes Energy Emergency to Push Gasoline Below $2
A goal of sub-$2 gasoline, last seen during the pandemic shutdown that caused demand to collapse, would be difficult to achieve, since presidents have little control over pump prices.
Buttigieg Announces $1 Billion for Transportation Safety
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced a new wave of funding aimed at improving transportation safety around the country.
Michigan to Allow Hazardous Transport on Ambassador Bridge
The decision, repealing measures in place since 2014, follows a six-month review of input from the public, law enforcement and first responders.
Yellow Submits Final Chapter 11 Plan, Seeks Creditor Deal
The administrators are disputing the size of withdrawal liability claims from Central States Pension Fund and other multiemployer pension funds.
Military’s $17.9 Billion Moving Contract Off to Slow Start
A $17.9 billion contract to move military members and their families finally took effect this summer. So far, however, just 100 or so local moves have been completed by local moving companies.
Congress Returns to Finalize Fiscal 2025 Bills
Members of Congress return to Washington this month tasked with finalizing fiscal 2025 measures designed to avert a government shutdown this fall.
TMC Heads Back to Raleigh With Revamped Competitions
The event, scheduled for Sept. 15-19, will take place in Raleigh, N.C., a city that’s hosted a number of TMC gatherings in the past — most recently in 2019.
Drought Shrivels Mississippi River, Threatening Food Exports
Drought across the central U.S. is shrinking the Mississippi River, sending barge rates soaring and threatening to roil shipments of everything from corn to gasoline.
FHWA Fund Redistribution Causes Consternation for States
AASHTO reiterated concern as to the time frame over FHWA's annual redistribution of unspent highway funds among states and the states lacking time to allocate the money.
OPEC+ Agrees to Pause Oil Supply Increase After Price Rout
OPEC+ clinched a deal to pause its planned oil output hike for two months after prices plunged amid fragile demand.
Private Fleets Ship Record 75% of Owners’ Outbound Freight
Prior to the past two years, the in-house market share had remained steady at the 67% level throughout the survey’s history, NPTC said.
Why Public EV Chargers Almost Never Work as Fast as Promised
At U.S. public stations promising EV charging speeds of 100 kilowatts or higher, the average delivered charge was only 52 kW in 2022.
July Used Class 8 Truck Sales Jump 17% From 2023
The used Class 8 truck market showed signs of life in July, with sales climbing nearly 17% compared to the same month last year, according to ACT Research.
Houston Receives $3.4M to Study Police-Fire Response
Federal officials announced that Houston would receive $3.4 million for a project to study emergency response times, part of $1 billion aimed at improving street safety nationwide.
BMW to Sell Hydrogen Cars in Partnership With Toyota
BMW AG plans to start selling hydrogen-powered vehicles in four years in a bid to establish the technology as an alternative to battery-electric cars.