A fleet of ships carrying diesel, one of the world’s most important fuels, is heading for European markets facing energy-security threats from high temperatures, soaring gas prices and Russian disruption.
August 18, 2022Transportation Technology News
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Flotilla of Diesel Ships Heads to Europe Amid Energy Crisis
Trimble Invests in Cloud Migration to Enhance Supply Chain
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trimble is accelerating its shift toward cloud computing to further connect data and workflows in the freight transportation industry and enable closer collaboration across the supply chain.
August 17, 2022Paccar to Offer Cummins X15 Natural Gas Engine
Paccar Inc. announced it will offer the new Cummins Inc. X15N natural gas engine in its Kenworth and Peterbilt truck brands.
August 17, 2022Drivewyze Offers Real-Time Weather Warnings
Connected truck services provider Drivewyze Inc. announced it is now providing real-time weather warnings as part of its Drivewyze Safety+ proactive driver notification platform on ELDs.
August 16, 2022Factory Output Increases for First Time in Three Months
Production at U.S. factories increased in July for the first time in three months, propelled by a pickup in motor vehicle output that masked more mixed results in other categories.
August 16, 2022For Virginia’s Mark Brundage, NTDC Brings Industry Together
At the start of the year, Mark Brundage was tied up with plenty of work obligations and family commitments. But a last-minute opening in his schedule in May made it possible for Brundage to take a shot at Virginia’s trucking competition.
August 15, 2022NHTSA Administrator Steven Cliff Leaves for CARB
Steven Cliff, the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is stepping down from his post for a leadership role at the California Air Resources Board.
August 12, 2022Stellantis May Invest Billions to Make EVs in Mexico
Stellantis NV is considering renovating a plant in Mexico to build hybrid and electric vehicles as it transforms its lineup to meet surging demand for battery-powered transport.
August 12, 2022EV Startup Arcimoto Removes CEO Mark Frohnmayer
Electric vehicle manufacturer Arcimoto abruptly removed founding CEO Mark Frohnmayer on Aug. 12, promoting another executive to run the company on an interim basis.
August 12, 2022Battery Giants, Hyundai Concerned by US Moves on China Supplies
South Korea’s biggest electric car batterymakers and Hyundai Motor Co. have expressed concern over new U.S. legislation aimed at boosting domestic production of EVs and reducing the use of Chinese materials.
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