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TechnologySafetyFuel

Ex-VW Chief Sticks to Story on 2015 Diesel Testing Scandal

Former Volkswagen AG CEO Martin Winterkorn has again rejected any blame for a 2015 scandal in which the company used a so-called defeat device to undermine carbon emission testing.

February 14, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Mack Invests $14.5 Million in Roanoke Valley Expansion

Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Roanoke, Va., the company announced Feb. 9.

February 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

ChargePoint Certified by Federal Risk Management Program

ChargePoint has received cybersecurity certification by the federal government, clearing the way for federal contracts and signaling a security focus in the electric vehicle ecosystem.

February 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Mobileye CEO Shashua Expects Growth in Self-Driving Adoption

Amnon Shashua, co-founder and CEO of Mobileye, sees self-driving technology moving ahead over the next few years, allowing for more widespread adoption of the functionality.

February 12, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Tesla Rakes In Billions From Selling Regulatory Credits

Tesla continues to cash in on other carmakers needing help to meet emissions standards, keeping up a lucrative business the company thought would fade away: selling regulatory credits.

February 9, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Nikola Rejects Board Nominees From Founder Milton

Nikola Corp. rejected a slate of nominees for its board of directors proposed by an entity it said was controlled by founder Trevor Milton, arguing none were fit for the role.

February 9, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Daimler Advances Longhaul Hydrogen Truck Prospects

Daimler Truck recently took another step toward commercializing its prototype longhaul liquid hydrogen-fueled trucks.

February 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Coalition Sues CARB Over Emission Report Mandates

California is being sued over its new emission laws mandating that companies there and out of state report their supply chain emissions and mitigation efforts.

February 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Republican Lawmakers Target FHWA Rule

Senior Republicans are seeking to undo emissions targets the Federal Highway Administration is requiring of state transportation agencies.

February 8, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

RXO Closes First Full Year as Company With Q4 Results

RXO closed out its first full year as a stand-alone company by reporting fourth-quarter earnings gains on a year-over-year revenue decline, the company detailed Feb. 8.

February 8, 2024