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Global Oil Demand Growth Slows Further as China Cools

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 09:17
Global oil demand growth slowed to its weakest in more than a year last quarter as the post-pandemic rebound in China fades, the International Energy Agency said.

PepsiCo’s Q2 Profits Jump, but Demand Continues to Slip

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 08:55
PepsiCo reported higher-than-expected earnings in the second quarter but customer demand for its snacks and drinks continued to slip.

Volvo to Get Energy Grants for EV Trucks

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 08:08
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding $2 billion in grants for EV manufacturing and assembly sites owned by GM, Fiat Chrysler, Volvo and other vehicle makers in eight states.

Costco Hikes Annual Membership Fee for First Time Since 2017

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 16:31
Costco Wholesale Corp. is boosting its basic membership fee for the first time since 2017, raising the charge to $65 a year from $60.

Vitol, SK Settle California Fuel Rigging Probe for $50M

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 15:07
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state reached a settlement with Vitol and SK Energy Americas after it alleged the firms acted together to manipulate local gasoline markets.

Senate Republicans Push Back on Overtime Rule

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:56
Efforts to chip away at acting Secretary Julie Su’s agenda at the Department of Labor remain a priority for congressional Republicans.

Construction Begins on Truck Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:17
Construction of Amplify Cell Technologies’ battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Miss., has begun, the joint venture between Accelera, Daimler Trucks and Paccar said.

ADM Taps 3M CFO as Troubled Trader Seeks Return to Normalcy

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:17
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. — working to put an accounting scandal behind it — has hired a 3M Co. executive to oversee its finances and help restore its credibility with shareholders.

Trucking Fleets List Operational Costs as Top 2024 Priority

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 13:46
The trucking industry cited total cost of ownership as its top concern for 2024, Shell Fleet Solutions and NAFA Fleet Management Association found in a survey June 27.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Promotes Truck Parking

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:34
WASHINGTON — Following a hearing with House lawmakers, Secretary Pete Buttigieg said enhancing parking availability for commercial vehicles remains central to his department’s agenda.

Flying Taxi Startup Lilium Close to Saudia Order

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 11:52
Lilium NV is close to selling 100 electric flying taxis to Saudi Arabia’s state-owned airline, formalizing a framework deal arranged in late 2022.

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