Xos Inc., a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of fully electric Classes 5-8 commercial vehicles, announced it signed an agreement to deliver three Xos electric step vans to UniFirst Corp. in a test program with potential for additional vehicle purchases for use across the United States.
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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
Tesla Dealt Big Blow as Almost All Cars in China Need Safety Fix
Tesla Inc.’s aspirations in China were dealt a major blow over the weekend after the government ordered that almost all the cars it has sold in the nation — more than 285,000 of them — be fixed to address a safety issue.
June 28, 2021VW CEO Sees Autonomy Transforming Cars More Than Electrification
Volkswagen AG is undergoing the world’s largest industrial overhaul for the electric-vehicle age, plotting half a dozen battery plants just in Europe and retooling assembly lines around the globe. And yet, its CEO sees autonomous-driving technology bringing about an even bigger shift.
June 22, 2021In Reversal, Lordstown Motors Says It Has No Firm Truck Orders
TOLEDO, Ohio — Struggling electric truck maker Lordstown Motors said June 17 it doesn’t have any firm orders for its vehicles, just days after its president said the company had enough to maintain production through 2022.
June 18, 2021GM to Spend More on Electric Vehicles, Add Battery Plants
DETROIT — General Motors will raise its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles and add two U.S. battery factories as it gambles that consumers will eagerly switch from gasoline to the new technology.
June 16, 2021KeepTruckin Launches AI Tool Aimed at Fuel Usage
KeepTruckin launched a solution to help fleets save money on fuel and operate more efficiently, the company announced June 9.
June 11, 2021Tesla Heavy Trucking Exec Jerome Guillen Departs
Tesla Inc. has parted ways with Jerome Guillen, a 10-year veteran who most recently served as president of heavy trucking and was one of four top executives running the company, including Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.
June 7, 2021Cheeseburger While You Charge? Musk Pursues Tesla Restaurant Concept
Move over, In-N-Out Burger. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., is one step closer to opening a diner.
June 2, 2021Stellantis Considers Battery-Manufacturing Investment in Italy
Italy’s government is in talks with Stellantis NV, the carmaker formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, about investing in electric-vehicle battery manufacturing in the country, according to people familiar with the matter.
May 28, 2021Analysts Expect Electric F-150 to Capture Commercial Sales
Commercial buyers will be among the fastest adopters of electric pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning that will go on sale next year, according to industry analysts.
May 28, 2021