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Walmart Filings Reveal Plans to Create Cryptocurrency, NFTs

Walmart Inc. is preparing to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of nonfungible tokens, filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show, setting the stage for meeting its customers in the emerging metaverse.

January 18, 2022
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Milton Wants to Inspect Nikola Vehicles Feds Say He Lied About

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton claims federal prosecutors refused access to the company’s vehicles and equipment he says are crucial to his defense against fraud charges.

January 14, 2022
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VTNA Slates Production on Enhanced VNR Electric for Q2

Volvo Trucks North America announced production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric model will begin in the second quarter.

January 14, 2022
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Bollinger Motors Shifts Focus to Medium-Duty Trucks

Bollinger Motors announced a postponement to its consumer-truck production and delivery.The electric vehicle manufacturer intends now to focus its efforts on commercial all-electric platforms and chassis cabs for commercial vehicles in Classes 3-6.

January 14, 2022
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Geodis Announces Recent Promotions

Geodis is a global supply chain operator that offers supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution and road transport.

January 14, 2022
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Volvo Receives Recognition for Clean Air Technology

Volvo Group North America won an award for its clean air technology efforts, the company announced last month.

January 14, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Covenant Signs Letter of Intent for 50 Nikola Vehicles

Covenant Logistics Group is planning to add 50 zero-emission vehicles from Nikola Corp. to its fleet, the logistics company announced Jan. 11.

January 14, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

ZF Launches New Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division

ZF announced the launch of its new Commercial Vehicle Solutions division.

January 14, 2022
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Nikola BEV Qualifies for CARB Voucher Incentives

Nikola Corp. announced its Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle is eligible for the hybrid and zero-emission truck and bus voucher (HVIP) incentives from the California Air Resources Board.

January 14, 2022
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Makers of Electric Pickups Target Work Truck Crowd

Automakers are targeting the job site with electric pickup trucks.

January 14, 2022