Investors are rewarding U.S. automakers as they embrace electric vehicles to boost growth amid a burgeoning demand for environment-friendly cars.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Audit Finds Flaws in FMCSA Monitoring of Drivers’ Medical Qualifications
An Inspector General audit has found weaknesses in regulators’ monitoring of medical examiner qualifications and ensuring that truck drivers meet physical qualification standards to safely operate commercial vehicles.
January 21, 2021Biden Unveils Sweeping Climate Plan, Moves to Rejoin Paris Pact
President Joe Biden signed sweeping actions to combat climate change hours after taking the oath of office, moving to rejoin the Paris accord and imposing a moratorium on oil leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
January 20, 2021Werner Invests in TuSimple to Spur Autonomous Trucking
Transportation and logistics provider Werner Enterprises announced it invested in TuSimple, an autonomous trucking technology company founded in 2015, and described it as an important milestone in the journey to become an environmental leader.
January 20, 2021Technology, Pandemic Reshape Industry’s Business Models, Panel Says
Advancements in technology and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic have driven major changes in trucking, a panel of experts said Jan. 19.
January 20, 2021GM’s Mary Barra Boosts Stock as Tech Story Gains Credibility
All General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra needed to hit a stock record was $27 billion and a bit of braggadocio.
January 20, 2021Anthony Levandowski Receives Trump Pardon
Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned Anthony Levandowski, saving the engineer from more than a year in prison for stealing trade secrets from his former employer, Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo.
January 20, 2021US Automakers Plead for Government Help in Growing Chip Crisis
American automakers are asking the U.S. government to help solve a debilitating shortage of computer chips that is closing auto factories worldwide and could restrict production until the fall.
January 19, 2021Paccar, Aurora to Partner on Development of Autonomous Trucks
Paccar Inc. reached a deal with a California technology startup to develop and sell autonomous versions of two of its most popular Class 8 truck models.
January 19, 2021Spending on Global Energy Transition Hits Record $500 Billion
The world spent a record $501.3 billion in 2020 on renewable power, electric vehicles and other technologies to cut the global energy system’s dependence on fossil fuels.
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