General News
Perspective: The US Needs Lithium Independence
The race for lithium, the lifeblood of modern batteries, is on. Spurred by the adoption of electric vehicles, the use of lithium has extended to the trucking industry.
Senior Senators Press for Baltimore Bridge Funds
Stressing a need for restoring a critical supply chain corridor in the Northeast, Maryland’s senators urged members of Congress to approve funds for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Cleveland-Cliffs to Buy Canada’s Stelco for $2.8 Billion
Cleveland-Cliffs agreed to buy Canadian steelmaker Stelco Holdings for about $2.8 billion, in the company’s first major move after losing out in its bid for U.S. Steel Corp. last year.
Battery Startup Enerpoly Taps Ex-Northvolt Staff
Swedish startup Enerpoly AB has recruited two former Northvolt executives as it seeks to transform the mundane alkaline battery into an affordable option for the energy-storage industry.
VinFast Delays North Carolina Plant
VinFast Auto Ltd.’s decision to delay its U.S. factory is the latest challenge to its ambition of becoming a global electric vehicle brand and places further pressure on its sales outlook.
AutoNation Warns CDK Hack Put a Dent in Quarterly Earnings
AutoNation warned the cyberattack that crippled retailers across the country until early this month cost the company a significant chunk of second-quarter earnings.
World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Ferry to Run in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase out diesel-powered vessels.
Maersk Tankers Bet Billions on Ammonia Fuel Carriers
Some of the biggest names in shipping are betting billions on tankers to transport a type of ammonia that’s scarcely being produced today, wagering it will become integral to decarbonization.
Biden Faces Frustration From US Farmers Over Biofuel Policy
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has had a tough week. Lingering in the background is a boom he touted for American farmers that hasn’t panned out.
NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc
FedEx driver Roland Bolduc of Connecticut has become synonymous with winning at NTDC. This year in Indianapolis, he's setting his sights on grand championship No. 3.
Stop & Shop Closing 32 Grocery Stores in US Northeast
Stop & Shop said July 12 that it will close 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast U.S. by the end of the year.
ROTATE Recap: Knowing The ‘What’ & ‘Why’ of Data
Anthony Marshall, UPS’ vice president of maintenance and engineering for transportation fleet, provides insight on how fleet maintenance leaders should focus on the big picture of tire management.
Industry Groups Updating ADAS Adoption Information
Working closely with FMCSA, several industry groups are updating and expanding much-needed technical and outreach information regarding advanced driver assistance systems.
Let’s Get Optimistic About Logistics
A theme has emerged in the logistics industry. It’s optimism. And this type of optimism is contagious.
5 Questions: Kenneth Eggen, Wolf River Express
Thirty-five-year industry veteran Kenneth Eggen oversees "cradle to grave" management of Wolf River Express' vehicle assets as the company's chief operating officer.
Hexagon Agility and Brudeli Green Mobility to Deliver NZEVs
LAS VEGAS — Hexagon Agility and Brudeli announced a collaboration and unveiled the Brudeli Powerhybrid, the first near-zero-emission vehicle that complies with California’s ACT and ACF rules.
Are Air Disc Brakes Worth It?
In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both.
Class 8 Truck Orders Take Downward Turn in June
North American Class 8 truck orders ended three months of year-over-year gains in June, according to ACT Research. Preliminary data showed orders fell 12% to 14,800 units.
Tesla Delays Robotaxi Event in Blow to Musk’s Autonomy Drive
Tesla is postponing its planned robotaxi unveiling to October to allow teams working on the project more time to build additional prototypes, according to people familiar with the decision.
FTC Delays Chevron-Hess Decision to After Exxon Arbitration
The FTC plans to delay its decision whether to block Chevron.’s $53 billion takeover of Hess until after an arbitration case with Exxon Mobil is settled, Bloomberg reports.