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GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Elon Musk Says He’ll Still Be Tesla CEO in 5 Years

Elon Musk said May 20 he’s committed to being CEO of Tesla in five years’ time as the automaker faced consumer and stock price pressure over his work with President Donald Trump’s government.

May 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Charging Installations Drop as Trump Ramps Up Attacks on EVs

Installation of high-speed chargers across the U.S. fell by more than 21% in the first quarter compared to the year-earlier period, according to an analysis of Energy Department data.

May 20, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

China’s Pony AI Eyes Profitability With Robotaxi Growth

Pony AI’s report on its first full quarter as a publicly traded company will have investors homing in on how a new generation of robotaxis could put the firm on a path to profitability.

May 19, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

How AI Could Help Streamline Logistics Operations

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, technology developers are beginning to introduce AI-powered virtual agents and assistants that could change how logistics work is done.

May 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Aurora Reverses Course, Puts Human Back in Driver’s Seat

Aurora Innovation is putting a human back in front of the wheel of big rigs operating in Texas, reversing course less than three weeks after the company began commercial autonomous service.

May 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal Freight

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment to Beef Up US E-Commerce Division

The acquisition of Plainfield, Ind.-based e-commerce fulfillment and retail distribution logistics provider IDS is intended to boost DHL’s reach among small and midsize customers.

May 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

DAT Buys Invoice Payment Specialist Outgo

In DAT’s second acquisition in six months, the Beaverton, Ore.-based company added automated invoice payment to the truckload freight marketplace and research group’s product suite.

May 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTCA

Oregon Delays Enforcement of Advanced Clean Trucks Rule

Oregon will delay enforcing a rule that requires truck makers to increase electric truck sales in light of industry difficulties and threatened federal funding cuts.

May 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Quebec Investors to Acquire Bankrupt Lion Electric

An investor group involving Montreal real estate tycoon Vincent Chiara is set to take control of bankrupt Lion Electric, offering new capital to keep the electric bus and truck maker alive.

May 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Smart Trailer Tech in Action: How Wayfair is Driving Operational Excellence

Program Aired: May 15, 2 p.m. ET Alec Matson, Sr. Manager of Transportation for Wayfair, and Mark Wallin, General Manager & SVP of Product for Phillips Connect, join TT's Michael Freeze to discuss why Wayfair choose to invest in smart trailer technology, how their day-to-day operations changed, and what steps you need to take to modernize your fleet's trailer management. 

May 15, 2025