U.S. auto safety regulators are probing General Motors Co. over concerns that more than 870,000 of its full-size pickup trucks and SUVs face the risk of engine failure.
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NHTSA Probes Engine Failure Risk in 870,000 GM Trucks
FTC Bans GM From Sharing Driving Data
General Motors will be banned for five years from disclosing data that it collects from drivers to consumer reporting agencies as part of a settlement with the government.
January 17, 2025Fire Erupts at Lithium Battery Plant in California
MOSS LANDING, Calif. — A major fire burning at one of the world's largest battery storage plants in California is sending up flames of toxic smoke, leading to the evacuation of 1,700 people.
January 17, 2025Defense Contractor Building Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build an advanced manufacturing facility in Ohio, adding a planned 4,000 jobs to the area’s high-tech sector.
January 17, 2025Buttigieg Reflects on Legacy of Infrastructure Improvements
"While this administration is coming to a close, the work that we have launched will be generating good jobs, good livelihoods and good outcomes for years and years to come," Buttigieg said.
January 16, 2025International S13 Can Now Be Used With Renewable Diesel
International Motors has certified its S13 integrated powertrain for renewable diesel, offering fleets a low-carbon alternative to petroleum-based fuels, the company announced Jan. 15.
January 16, 2025VTNA, Mack Retain Oregon Diesel Truck Sales Restrictions
Volvo and Mack continue to restrict new diesel truck sales in Oregon despite recent uncertainty over reporting requirements for zero-emission vehicle sales being resolved.
January 16, 2025Trucking Touts Win as CARB Drops Clean Fleets Mandate
CARB's decision to back down on a regulatory proposal that would have required trucking companies to gradually add zero-emission vehicles to their fleets was welcomed by industry leaders.
January 16, 2025Hino Motors Fined $1.6 Billion for Emissions Violations
Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors will pay $1.6 billion to resolve federal and state claims over falsified emissions data and excess pollution from more than 100,000 diesel engines sold in the U.S.
January 16, 2025Northvolt Gets New Extension to Submit Documents to US Court
Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB has been granted a second deadline extension to file schedules and statements with a bankruptcy court in the U.S., according to a ruling on Jan. 15.
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