Michigan is protective over its automotive legacy — so much so that it laid down $2 billion in taxpayer money to assure the state would be part of the electrification of the car industry.
January 9, 2023Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Michigan’s EV Investments Line Up State Among Largest Battery Manufacturers
Stellantis Unveils First Ram Electric Pickup at CES
Stellantis NV offered a glimpse of the first electric pickup from its Ram brand as the automaker aims to move from laggard to leader in the increasingly competitive field of plug-in trucks.
January 9, 2023The Story Behind the Ruan Truck at ATA Headquarters
A shiny red truck nestled by the lobby entrance greets visitors to American Trucking Associations’ new Washington, D.C., headquarters at 80 M Street SE, a glass-lined space that sits across from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
January 8, 2023Services Gauge Shrinks Unexpectedly in Worst Slide Since 2020
A U.S. services gauge unexpectedly shrank at the end of 2022, with steep declines in measures of business activity and orders that, if sustained, risk heightening concerns about the demand outlook.
January 6, 2023Advances in Autonomous Trucking Stand Out at CES
LAS VEGAS — Advances in the development of autonomous trucks highlighted a heavy focus on commercial vehicles and supply chain technologies at CES 2023.
January 6, 2023December Class 8 Orders Add to Short String of Year-Over-Year Gains
North American Class 8 orders in December were 30,300, amplifying a trend of year-over-year gains in 2022 that began in September — the highest-ever month for orders, ACT Research reported.
January 6, 2023Mercedes to Build Its Own EV Charging Network
Mercedes-Benz says it will build its own worldwide electric vehicle charging network starting in North America in a bid to compete with EV sales leader Tesla.
January 5, 2023EV Tax Credit Rulings Please Some Automakers, Exclude Others
The U.S. government has angered Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk and handed welcome news to other automakers like Hyundai Motor Co. with guidance on which electric vehicles will qualify for tax credits in the coming months.
January 5, 2023Auto Sales Fell 8% in 2022 Amid Supply Chain Struggles
Shortages of computer chips and other parts continued to hobble the U.S. auto industry last year, contributing to vehicle sales dropping 8% from 2021 to their lowest level in more than a decade.
January 5, 2023Torc Announces Collaboration With Foretellix
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, announced a multiyear strategic collaboration with Foretellix, a provider of verification and validation solutions for automated driving systems, intended to reduce development costs and accelerate time-to-market.
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