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GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Waymo’s Robotaxis Are Now Open to Anyone in Los Angeles

Waymo on Nov. 12 opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology.

November 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

EPA 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, 2024
BusinessTechnology

60 Seconds: C.H. Robinson Automates Email Transactions With AI

Logistics giant C.H. Robinson's proprietary technology can now execute all tasks involving email during the freight shipment life cycle that a human would normally perform. Story by Connor D. Wolf.   

November 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Exxon CEO Urges Trump to Stick With Paris Climate Pact

The chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp. on Nov. 12 discouraged President-elect Donald Trump from withdrawing the U.S. from the landmark Paris climate pact.

November 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

NHTSA Probes Whether Engines on 1.4 Million Hondas May Fail

DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.

November 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

NHTSA Warned Tesla Months Before Self-Driving Probe

In a May 15 email sent to Tesla representatives, an NHTSA official flagged seven social media posts that gave the agency pause.

November 8, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

FRA Awards $96.5M to Hydrogen Rail Projects in Three States

Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project’s cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.

November 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Toyota Criticizes US Push for Rapid EV Adoption

“The whole EV ecosystem is ahead of the consumer,” Toyota North America COO Jack Hollis said, pointing to tailpipe emission rules from the EPA and California.

November 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump’s Win Sets Off Race to Complete Chip Subsidy Deals

The Biden administration is racing to complete CHIPS Act agreements, aiming to shore up one of its signature initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House.

November 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

Pair Charged With Smuggling Truck Emission Override Systems

A father and son have been accused of conspiring to smuggle illegal devices to override emission controls on trucks into Central Washington and selling them online for $74 million.

November 8, 2024