Rivian Automotive Inc. is reducing its headcount by 6%, but sparing assembly line workers at its sole operational plant in Normal, Ill., from the cutbacks.
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Rivian Cuts 6% of Workforce, Spares Blue Collar Workers
Daimler Unveils High-Efficiency SuperTruck II
LAS VEGAS Daimler Truck North America has unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency tractor-trailer combination, featuring freight efficiency gains that the company said are built around equipment and components central to real-world tractor-trailer operation.
February 1, 2023DTNAs John OLeary Says Infrastructure Challenges Slowing EV Expansion
LAS VEGAS Daimler Truck North America CEO John OLeary said charging infrastructure is the key issue limiting further expansion of electric vehicle growth in the trucking industry, and believes his company could be selling more EVs if infrastructure build-out was easier and happening more rapidly.
January 31, 2023Self-Driving Semis at Center of California Regulatory Conflict
SACRAMENTO, Calif. As California regulators explore new rules to put self-driving semitrucks on the road, labor unions are rushing to the state Legislature to ask for a new law they say will protect their jobs.
January 31, 2023Tesla Gets Justice Department Subpoena for Self-Driving Features
The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla Inc. related to its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features, according to a regulatory filing.
January 31, 2023Court Upholds Minnesotas Clean Car Rule Tied to California
ST. PAUL, Minn. The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan. 30 upheld the states Clean Car Rule, which ties the states vehicle emission standards to California regulations.
January 30, 2023TravelCenters and Electrify America Team Up to Install EV Charging Stations
CLEVELAND TravelCenters of America is teaming up with Electrify America to install more than 1,000 charging stalls for electric vehicles at more than 200 locations.
January 30, 2023Volvo Trucks Expands EV Dealer Network
Volvo Trucks North America has named Bergeys Truck Centers as its second certified electric vehicle dealership in New Jersey, the company announced Jan. 26.
January 30, 2023Idaho Replaces 511 Trucking App With New One
State transportation officials want to get the word out to thousands of truckers using the Idaho 511 Trucking app that they need to switch to a new 511 state travel system because the other doesnt work now.
January 27, 2023SUVs Emerge as Hot Point in EV Tax Credit Debate
General Motors Co. has taken a central role in pushing the Treasury Department to change how the government defines a sport utility vehicle and expand how many buyers can get electric vehicle tax credits.
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