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Rand McNally Names Aaron Dannenbring as CEO

Rand McNally has appointed Aaron Dannenbring as its new CEO, the transportation technology company announced June 30.

June 30, 2021
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Mack to Sell LR Electric Refuse Trucks to DSNY

Mack Trucks announced the New York City Department of Sanitation plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs.

June 30, 2021
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White House Sets Red Line Around Climate Goals in Reconciliation

Major climate measures sought by the White House that were left on the cutting room floor during infrastructure negotiations with Republicans will be non-negotiable items as the administration sets its sights on the next legislative vehicle, a White House official said June 30.

June 30, 2021
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Navistar, Traton SE Merger Set to Take Effect

Navistar International Corp. announced it received all regulatory approvals necessary to proceed with the previously announced merger with Dusk Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Traton SE. The deal is expected to close today.

June 30, 2021
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Workhorse Says It Didn’t Get a Fair Shot at USPS Van Award

The U.S. Postal Service didn’t give Workhorse Group Inc. a fair shot at a contract worth as much as $6 billion to build mail delivery vans, the maker of electric vehicles said in its challenge of the service’s decision to award the work to Oshkosh Corp.

June 30, 2021
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Cummins to Acquire 50% of Momentum Fuel Technologies

Engine maker Cummins Inc. announced it signed a letter of intent to acquire a 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies, a provider of compressed natural gas fuel systems, from truck dealership Rush Enterprises Inc.

June 30, 2021
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NHTSA Orders Automated Vehicle Makers to Report Crashes

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver-assist systems.

June 29, 2021
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HDA Truck Pride Partners With PhaseZero

HDA Truck Pride announced June 29 that it is partnering with PhaseZero to bring e-commerce solutions to its distributor members.

June 29, 2021
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Robotics Firm AutoStore Plans IPO at $10 Billion Value

AutoStore is weighing an initial public offering that could value the Norwegian warehouse robotics company at more than $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

June 29, 2021
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Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

June 29, 2021