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Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

GM, Wabtec Agree to Make Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Trains

General Motors Co. and Wabtec Corp. have signed a nonbinding agreement to build locomotive engines using the automaker’s Ultium electric battery and its Hydrotec hydrogen fuel-cell system, the companies said June 15.

June 15, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Cabinet Secretaries Launch Roadshow to Sell Biden Infrastructure Plan

Marty Walsh and a handful of other Cabinet secretaries have launched an ambitious travel schedule to promote the infrastructure plan and the larger Biden agenda.

June 14, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Rep. Bob Latta Reintroduces Self-Driving Vehicle Bill

Legislation meant to facilitate access to autonomous vehicles nationwide has again come before the U.S. House of Representatives.

June 14, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

US to Seek Automated Braking Requirement for Heavy Trucks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced plans “over the next year and beyond” to issue a new proposal that would set standards and require heavy trucks to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.

June 14, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Lordstown Motors’ Rough Road Continues as CEO, CFO Depart

The top two executives at Lordstown Motors have resigned from the Ohio electric truck startup as problems at the company continue to mount.

June 14, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

UNFI Refits With Electric TRUs in Southern California

The wholesaler United Natural Foods Inc. announced it is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trailer units to its fleet located at the company’s Riverside, Calif., distribution center.

June 11, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Port of Los Angeles, Partners Launch Zero-Emission Project

The Port of Los Angeles and its partners announced the debut of five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles and the grand opening of two hydrogen fueling stations as they move to pollution-free goods movement.

June 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

KeepTruckin Launches AI Tool Aimed at Fuel Usage

KeepTruckin launched a solution to help fleets save money on fuel and operate more efficiently, the company announced June 9.

June 11, 2021
Government, Technology, Fuel

ATA Unveils Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee

American Trucking Associations announced June 10 the formation of its Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee.

June 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Truck Cargo Thefts Skyrocketed Amid COVID-19

The trucking industry has seen a surge in cargo thefts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts.

June 10, 2021