The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Jan. 6 that Arizona has been selected for the third of three CHIPS for America research and development flagship facilities.
January 27, 2025Transportation Technology News
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Arizona Selected for Third CHIPS for America Facility
Covenant Logistics Q4 Profit Slides on Helene, Higher Costs
Covenant reported a profit of $6.7 million or earnings per diluted share of 24 cents in Q4, just over half the $12.8 million or 47 cents per diluted share profit posted in Q4 2023.
January 27, 2025Kia Recalls 80,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Issue
Kia America Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may impact the vehicle’s air bag deployment.
January 27, 2025How Shippers Navigate Risk in a Fragmented Freight Market
With delivery expectations climbing and freight fraud concerns lingering, shippers and logistics providers have had to step up efforts to vet and verify carriers.
January 27, 2025Amazon Layoffs Prompt Canada to Review Government Deals
Canada’s industry minister said Amazon’s decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut close to 2,000 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the company.
January 24, 2025Trump Freeze Pauses Automatic Braking Rule
The Trump administration will review a rule adopted under President Joe Biden that would require carmakers to install automatic emergency braking systems on new vehicles.
January 24, 2025Side, Rear Cameras Extend Visibility Around Tractor-Trailers
In addition to installing video-based safety systems in the cabs of their trucks, some fleet operators also are deploying cameras on the side of the truck and even rear cameras on the trailer.
January 24, 2025Michigan EV Industry Responds to Trump Policy Changes
DETROIT — There is optimism about the EV industry's future in Michigan, a state retooling from America’s most recognizable auto hub to its No. 1 destination for electric vehicle investment.
January 24, 2025Battery Maker LG Energy Slashes Spending on EV Demand Risks
Battery maker LG Energy Solution said it will make major cuts to spending this year, though it expects a rebound in sales, as major uncertainties hang over the global electric vehicle sector.
January 24, 2025FMCSA to Study Disabled, Parked Truck Roadside Warnings
The FMCSA research aims to determine if modern warning devices for parked or disabled commercial motor vehicles can reduce crashes. It will collect data from 256 truck drivers.
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