DETROIT — The U.S. government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles.
August 16, 2021Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
US Opens Formal Probe Into Tesla Autopilot System
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Global Chip Shortage May Last Until 2023, Infineon CEO Says
The global chip shortage that’s hampering companies from carmakers to computer manufacturers may linger for years, according to Germany’s biggest semiconductor company, Infineon Technologies AG.
August 16, 2021Business, Equipment, Safety
Ram Pickups Recalled
DETROIT — Stellantis is recalling more than 266,000 pickup trucks mainly in North America because the side air bags can explode without warning and hurl shrapnel into the cabin.
August 13, 2021Business, Equipment, Logistics
PS Logistics Continues Acquisition Strategy With Patriot Deal
PS Logistics announced that it has purchased all substantial transportation assets of Patriot Transit and Patriot Logistics. Financial terms were not disclosed.
August 12, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment
Volvo Delivers Electric Class 8 Truck to New York Metro Area
Volvo Trucks North America has delivered its first electric-powered Class 8 truck on the East Coast to New York-based Manhattan Beer Distributors.
August 12, 2021Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Lawsuit Could Delay Replacement for Aging Postal Fleet
The delivery of new USPS trucks set for 2023 could be delayed.
August 12, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment
Detroit Supplies Most Class 8 Engines Overall in 2021 First Half
Detroit, the engine brand of Daimler Trucks North America, supplied the most Class 8 engines in North America during the first half of this year, nudging past independent engine maker Cummins Inc. by 1,344Â units or 1.1 percentage points.
August 11, 2021Business, Equipment
Eaton Profits, Revenue Soar in Q2
Eaton Corp. reported second-quarter net income and revenue surged while segments margins set a record for the quarter.
August 11, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
Uber-Backed Joby Aviation Goes Public; Share Price Slides
Joby Aviation, which promises to build and operate a commercial fleet of aerial taxis by 2024, will begin trading Aug. 11, testing the imaginations of public investors.
August 11, 2021Business, Equipment
Bridgestone Breaks Ground on Expansion of Kentucky Air Springs Plant
Bridgestone Americas broke ground on a $51 million expansion to its air springs production facility in Williamsburg, Ky., the company said recently.Â
August 9, 2021