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Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

Werner Introduces New App for Drivers

Werner Enterprises launched a new app to help make work easier for its professional drivers, the company announced July 9.

July 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

High Demand, Rising Component Costs Put Pressure on Trailer Production

Fleets looking to order new box trailers this fall — particularly dry van or refrigerated units — may be in for some sticker shock and a long wait.

July 9, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EU Plans Phaseout of Combustion Engine Era

The European Union is set to propose a switch to zero-emission vehicles and boost its renewable energy target in an unprecedented push to align its economy with more ambitious climate targets.

July 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Stellantis Says 98% of Models to Be Electric or Hybrid by 2025

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that by 2025, 98% of its models in Europe and North America will have fully electric or plug-in gas-electric hybrid versions.

July 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Ford-Backed Argo Chooses Citigroup, JPMorgan to Go Public

Argo AI, the self-driving startup backed by Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG, is working with investment bankers as it prepares to go public as soon as this year with a valuation expected to top $7 billion.

July 8, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Virginia DOT Rolls Out EV Charging Location Information

The Virginia Department of Transportation on July 7 introduced a new feature to help drivers locate electric vehicle charging stations.

July 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC/FleetNet America Reports Spike in Unscheduled Roadside Repairs

Fleets experienced an increase in unscheduled roadside maintenance from the end of 2020 through the first quarter of 2021, according to benchmarking data compiled by service data program developer FleetNet America and the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.

July 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Stellantis Nears Deal to Build Major EV Battery Plant in Italy

Stellantis NV is leaning toward building its third European battery plant in Italy after Chairman John Elkann met with government officials in Rome earlier this week, according to people familiar with the discussion.

July 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Ryder Seeks $3.7 Million Default Judgment Against Chanje

Ryder Truck Rental Inc. asked a federal judge to issue a $3.7 million default judgment in its civil lawsuit against a Chinese-backed truck maker that allegedly failed to make good on promises to deliver 100 Class 5 electric vehicles to Ryder in 2017.

July 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ZF Group Launches Digital Validation Tool ADAS.ai

ZF Group's new scalable suite of data- and AI- based services is intended to help original equipment manufacturers digitally accelerate the development of advanced driver assist systems for commercial vehicles and passenger cars.

July 6, 2021