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Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Deere’s Autonomous Fleet Expanding to Orchards and Quarries

The challenge to ease the burden on growers is prompted by rising demand for food and materials, with an increasing world population but a shrinking number of farmers and laborers.

January 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Former TuSimple CEO Hou Scores Legal Victory Against Company

A Texas Business Court judge rejected TuSimple’s request for a restraining order and injunctions against the onetime autonomous trucking pioneer’s founder and his latest venture.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Nippon Steel, US Steel File Lawsuits After Biden Blocks Deal

Nippon Steel Corp. and U.S. Steel Corp. jointly filed lawsuits in a last-ditch effort to preserve the planned merger of the companies, which was blocked last week by President Joe Biden.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis, VW Shares Fall After US Tax Credit Cuts

Stellantis NV and Volkswagen AG shares declined as some of their plug-in cars lost access to U.S. tax credits under tougher rules that took effect this week.

January 3, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Bendix Sells Steering, Pump Specialist R.H. Sheppard

A private equity firm bought steering and engine pump manufacturer R.H. Sheppard from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for an undisclosed sum, the brake and active safety software specialist said.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Eases Rules for Hydrogen Tax Credits

The tax credit created by President Joe Biden’s signature climate law now includes a carve-out that will benefit some existing nuclear power plants.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Biden Blocks $14.1 Billion US Steel Sale to Nippon Steel

Biden announced his formal decision on Jan. 3 after the case was referred to him by a U.S. security review panel, ahead of a deadline early next week.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

In 2025, Will Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?

In June, ATA President Chris Spear met with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second term.

January 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Sales Decline for First Time in More Than a Decade

The Elon Musk-led company sold 1.79 million vehicles last year, it said Jan. 2, which was slightly less than what it delivered in 2023 and also below analysts’ consensus estimate.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Nippon Steel Offers Biden Veto Power to Win US Steel Deal

The proposal is aimed at addressing concerns raised by CFIUS, which said last week that the Japanese company’s takeover of U.S. Steel would lead to a decline in American steel output.

January 2, 2025