Electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors Inc. is in talks to go public through a merger with one of Michael Klein’s special-purpose acquisition companies, according to people familiar with the matter.
January 11, 2021Transportation Technology News
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Lucid Motors Reportedly in Talks to Go Public
Pilot, RTS Announce Partnership Aimed at Fleets
Travel center operator Pilot Co. and RTS Financial announced their fuel and factoring partnership with a variety of services.
January 11, 2021Railroads Achieve Full Positive Train Control Implementation, FRA Says
The country’s freight and passenger railways are operating with automatic braking system technology, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.
January 11, 2021ELDs Have Improved HOS Compliance in First Year Since Full Implementation
The federal electronic logging device mandate has leveled the playing field among motor carriers and reduced driver hours-of-service violations, but it may still be too early to determine how ELDs have affected safety on the nation’s roadways, industry experts said.
January 11, 2021Geotab Releases Next-Gen Version of Flagship Telematics Device
Geotab released the latest version of its flagship GO9 telematics solution, which now includes high-speed wireless connectivity, the company announced Jan. 11.
January 11, 2021Chips Shortage Hits Global Automakers
A semiconductor shortage is pinching some of the world’s biggest auto manufacturers, costing Daimler AG, Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., Ford Motor Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV production for a range of cars.
January 8, 2021Tesla’s Elon Musk Debates How to Give Away World’s Biggest Fortune
Elon Musk is not only the world’s richest person, he lays claim to the biggest net worth ever recorded: $208 billion as of Jan. 8. What he does with it will be closely watched.
January 8, 2021GM Changes Corporate Logo to Plug Its EV Strategy
General Motors Co. is changing its corporate logo for the first time in 56 years, giving it a new lowercase script that is designed to look more modern.
January 8, 2021Cruise Hires Former Delta Air Executive Gil West as COO
Cruise, the self-driving car startup majority owned by General Motors Co., has hired former Delta Air Lines Inc. Chief Operating Officer Gil West for the same position as it prepares to start offering paid robotaxi rides in San Francisco.
January 8, 2021Ship Orders Slump 50% With Owners Unsure Which Fuel to Use
Ship owners facing looming deadlines to use less-polluting fuels have slashed the number of new vessels on order because they don’t know which alternative technology to switch to.
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