Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was excited to see Jeff Bezos’ blastoff into space July 20, describing space travel as a clear trend for the future. It’s a trip he would love to take himself, even if he doesn’t think it will happen in the foreseeable future.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Chip Relief on Horizon for Vehicle Makers
Biden administration officials say they’re starting to see signs of relief for the global semiconductor supply shortage, including commitments from manufacturers to make more automotive-grade chips for car companies that have had to idle production.
July 20, 2021World’s Road Fuel Demand to Peak Earlier Than Expected
Demand for gasoline and diesel to fuel cars and trucks will peak in 2027 — four years earlier than expected — as more fuel-efficient autos and increasing adoption of electric vehicles curb global consumption, according to BloombergNEF.
July 20, 2021New Cybersecurity Order Issued for US Pipeline Operators
WASHINGTON — The Department of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøland Security on July 20 announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following a May ransomware attack that disrupted gas delivery across the East Coast.
July 20, 2021Honda Ditches Go-It-Alone Strategy to Make Safer Move Toward EVs
Honda Motor Co. long eschewed big strategic alliances, preferring to go it alone even as many of its carmaking peers banded to improve economies of scale. That strategy is changing now that the Japanese automaker is shifting more aggressively to electric vehicles.
July 20, 2021Indiana Gives Utilities $5.5 Million to Build EV Charging Network
If you build it, they will come. At least that’s what the state of Indiana and its utilities are hoping for when it comes to charging stations and electric vehicles.
July 19, 2021ERoad to Acquire Coretex
The transportation safety technology company EROAD said it entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Coretex Limited.
July 19, 2021Chevron, Cummins Look to Partner on Hydrogen
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron Products Co. division, and Cummins Inc. announced a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources.
July 19, 2021GM Announces Ultium Charge 360
General Motors announced its Ultium Charge 360 fleet-charging service, a comprehensive approach designed to help make the switch to electric seamless for fleet customers by connecting them with services, features and resources.
July 19, 2021Uber Ramps Up On-Demand Grocery Expansion
Uber Technologies Inc. is accelerating its Uber Eats on-demand grocery delivery service in the U.S., more than doubling the cities where it’s available and partnering with a major grocer as the pandemic-fueled delivery competition heats up.
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