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EU Prepares Two-Track Plan for Trump Trade Ties

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 13:23
The EU is exploring potential areas for deeper cooperation with the U.S., such as increased liquefied natural gas imports and closer alignment on addressing China’s trade practices.

Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 13:12
Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy After Failed Rescue Attempts

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 12:29
The move caps months of talks with owners, customers and creditors to find a way for Europe’s rare homegrown maker of EV batteries to continue operations.

MARAD Awards $580M Grants to Ports for Supply Chain Projects

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 12:21
USDOT's Maritime Administration announced $580 million in port grants for 31 projects across 15 states that incorporate multimodal improvements for the transportation of goods.

Penske Truck Leasing Eyes Up to 80% of Power From Solar

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:59
The first facility with a rooftop solar installation, in Illinois, is now operational. Solar panels installed there are expected to generate roughly 80% of the building’s energy needs.

Canada’s Provincial Leaders Want Bilateral Trade Deal With US

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:47
TORONTO — Canada’s provincial leaders want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico.

Biofuel Groups Ask Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Credit

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:41
Soybean farmers in seven states are asking Congress to extend current biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credits due to a lack of clarity on a set of new rules ready to take effect in January.

October Trailer Orders Drop 52% From Last Year

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:22
The only year-over-year increase this year was a 37% rise in April, but that bright spot followed six months of unfavorable year-over-year comparisons.

Hess Toy Truck Marks 60th Anniversary

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:21
This holiday season brings a milestone for the Hess toy truck in the form of its 60th anniversary.

Uber Said to Be in Talks to Invest in US IPO of Pony AI

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 08:53
Uber Technologies plans to invest in Pony AI’s U.S. initial public offering, which is expected to be priced next week after being upsized by the autonomous driving firm.

Tesla Slow to Make Its Chargers Accessible to Other EVs

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 08:23
Tesla promised to drop the wall on its so-called charging “walled garden” two years ago, making its Superchargers accessible to all EVs. 

Hexagon Doubles Natural Gas System Output With Plant Move

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 08:00
Hexagon Agility opened an assembly and installation plant in Rialto, Calif., on Nov. 21, a move designed to double the natural gas fuel system supplier’s production capacity, it said.

Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 15:26
The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

New Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulations Take Effect

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 15:25
The DOT has new requirements for workplace drug and alcohol test procedures, plus another forcing states to check truck driver records in its Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Buttigieg: Truck Parking Shortage Remains a Priority

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 14:09
With two months left in his Cabinet-level tenure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg intends to press ahead with policies aimed at boosting freight and supply chain operations.

Deere Expected to Report Weakest Q4 Since 2020

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 13:50
Sales of agricultural tractors continued their decline in October, with U.S. sales falling about 14% from the previous year, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers said in a report.

Judge Warns of Pitfalls in American Tire’s Bankruptcy Plan

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:57
The current debtor-in-possession financing plan could risk a lawsuit down the road, Judge Craig T. Goldblatt told lenders at a Nov. 19 hearing in Delaware.

Port Traffic Surging as Companies Rush to Beat Tariffs

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:31
Imports at the Port of Los Angeles last month totaled 462,740 20-foot-equivalent units, or TEUs. The port also handled 122,716 export containers and 319,570 empty containers in October.

Jaguar Rebrand Promo Shows Logo, but Where’s the Car?

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:04
NEW YORK — A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits — and no car.

GM Opens Lab to Prevent Software Bugs in New Vehicles

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:04
WARREN, Mich. — General Motors Co. has developed a software-testing lab inside its Global Technical Center to prevent bugs from entering new vehicles and affecting customers.

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