Russian-born entrepreneur Denis Sverdlov wants to revolutionize automaking, replacing Henry Ford’s century-old conveyor-belt assembly lines with tiny factories that cost far less.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
NACFE Launches New Initiative to Explore Autonomous Trucking
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it has begun to explore autonomous goods movement by publishing a series of online articles under the banner NACFE’s Perspective on Autonomous Trucking.
November 30, 20202021 Expected to Be Pivotal Year for Commercialization of Electric Vehicles
With major truck manufacturers pushing into factory-built electric vehicles, 2021 is poised to be the year for the technology to transition from pilot testing to commercialization.
November 24, 2020Lightning EMotors Said to Be in Talks to Go Public
Lightning EMotors, a company that focuses on fleet electrification and cutting out fuel consumption, is in advanced talks to go public through a merger with blank-check firm GigCapital3 Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter.
November 19, 2020Electric Last Mile Solutions Said to Be in Merger Talks
Electric Last Mile Solutions, an electric vehicle startup, is in talks to go public through a merger with Forum Merger III Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter.
November 19, 2020Shipping Watchdog IMO Sets Rules to Curb Industry’s Pollution
The organization responsible for setting global environmental standards for shipping approved rules designed to curb the industry’s carbon emissions, triggering criticism that its measures won’t do enough to help tackle climate change.
November 18, 2020China Oil Giant Eyes New Supertankers to Shrink Diesel Glut
China’s biggest refiner is eyeing a creative strategy to help rid Asia of a persistent diesel glut — brand new supertankers usually reserved for crude oil.
November 12, 2020Ryder Looks to Advance Tech With Venture Capital Fund
Ryder System Inc. is working to advance its technology and forge new partnerships with the launch of its corporate venture capital fund, the company detailed Nov. 2.
November 4, 2020E-Commerce Boom Offers Lifeline for Oil
Look across the street from your home-office window: chances are you will see a delivery van.
October 28, 2020EV Mania Turns Battery Makers Into Power Brokers
Automakers are investing billions of dollars to bring new electric vehicles to consumers in the U.S. and other global markets, but their success hinges on securing the most critical and expensive component: the battery.
October 23, 2020