Nikola Corp. will cut 270 jobs, including 120 in the United States, as the beleaguered truck maker seeks to slash cash outflows, the Phoenix-based company said.
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Nikola Cuts 270 Jobs to Slash Costs
Biden Vetoes GOP-Led Truck Emissions Rule Rollback
President Joe Biden vetoed a proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
June 20, 2023Rivian Adopts Tesla’s EV Charging Standard
Rivian Automotive Inc. will incorporate Tesla Inc.’s electric vehicle charging ports into future automobiles and gain access to its supercharger network.
June 20, 2023Buttigieg Promotes ‘Green Corridors’ for Ocean Shipping
YOKOHAMA, Japan — An American push to establish “green shipping corridors” is key to reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
June 20, 2023Connecticut Combats Wrong-Way Driving
High-tech countermeasures against Connecticut’s burgeoning 550% jump in wrong-way crashes will result from a law Gov. Ned Lamont enacted to install new alert systems.
June 19, 2023Grid Planning Must Accommodate Electric Trucks
Electrification of longhaul trucking in the U.S., and globally, will require power-grid operators and regulators to change their planning processes.
June 16, 2023Relay Inks Digital Fuel Payment Deal With Pilot
Relay Payments’ digitized diesel payment platform is set to be available at Pilot Co.’s more than 800 truck stops, the companies said June 14.
June 16, 2023Nikola Needs New Leadership, Says Trevor Milton
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton called for leadership change at the electric truck maker and urged shareholders to vote against upcoming company-backed proposals.
June 15, 2023Amazon Debuts ‘HQ2’ Complex in Virginia
ARLINGTON, Va. — Amazon unveiled its new headquarters complex in Virginia June 15, a pair of gleaming amenity-packed towers that leaders hope will persuade employees to return to the office.
June 15, 2023Intermodal Players Lead on ESG Scores
Trucking and logistics companies with a focus on intermodal operations have been leading on environmental, social and corporate governance scoring in the transportation space.
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