DETROIT — General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
November 15, 2024Fleet Equipment News
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General Motors Lays Off About 1,000 Workers
Volvo Aims to Raise Share of North American Truck Market
Volvo Trucks is targeting a 25% North American heavy-duty truck market share by 2030, according to executives at the company.
November 15, 2024Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move
Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.
November 14, 2024CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles
Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.
November 14, 2024Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025
Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.
November 14, 2024Westport Q3 Loss Narrows as Cespira JV Ramps Up
Westport Fuel Systems’ loss narrowed in the third quarter, due in part to the company’s decision to recognize its heavy-duty truck operations as an equity investment on its financial ledger.
November 13, 2024Hyzon Q3 Loss Narrows; Hunt for Funding, Tie-Ups Accelerates
Losses at Hyzon narrowed in the third quarter of 2024, but the hydrogen fuel cell electric truck maker’s cash reserves continue to erode rapidly.
November 13, 2024Class 8 Truck Sales Once Again Below Year-Ago Levels
U.S. Class 8 retail sales continued the pattern of trending below year-ago levels in October, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
November 12, 2024EPA Clean Ports Grants Pay for Hydrogen Equipment, Planning
Port facilities across six states will receive millions of dollars in federal funding for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles and fueling and charging infrastructure through EPA grants.
November 12, 2024Pup Trailers Can Help Fleets Improve Efficiency, Lower Costs
Trucks pulling two 28-foot trailers, or “pups,” have become common in the LTL segment as large fleets utilize these vehicle combinations to increase flexibility in their delivery networks.
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